Consulting jobs tend to come about through one's network of business contacts. Most of the consulting gigs I've picked up came by way of people I had worked wi

Consulting jobs tend to come about through one's network of business contacts. Most of the consulting gigs I've picked up came by way of people I had worked with previously, or knew through the technical communities I've been involved in. It always helps to let people know what sort of project's you're interested or curious about. Consulting can be a great way to get paid to learn more about a topic you're interested in, but it can take some time to find the right match (which needs timing, project fit and financial fit). The more consulting you do, the better known your services will become.