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"I have a lot of experience in a variety of industries, but I wouldn't say i'm an expert in any." This is going to be your biggest challenge. You need to beco
by bhousel 16y ago
"I have a lot of experience in a variety of industries, but I wouldn't say i'm an expert in any."
This is going to be your biggest challenge. You need to become an expert in something. Or at least, adopt the mindset that you are an expert. Consulting is one of those careers where image matters quite a lot, and if you aren't very confident in your own abilities, clients will pick up on that doubt and pass on hiring you.
You can even be a technology generalist, but at least position yourself as an expert in "using technology to solve whatever problem in whatever industry".
Remember that the reason companies hire consultants it to get problems solved. You have to know a lot about what those problems are and how they are being solved by other companies already.