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Many do the transition by having the former employer become the first consultancy client. There's also agencies that can help you, though this will typically g
by MortenK 13y ago
Many do the transition by having the former employer become the first consultancy client.
There's also agencies that can help you, though this will typically get you into the role of a contractor, basically a hired temp, than of a consultant. But it's a common path to go from contractor for a client through an agency -> consultant for own clients.
- tieTYT 13y agoYeah I tried oDesk before, but I never got a job from that. It's demotivating to be competing with people from foreign countries that are willing to work for $3/hour. I get the sense that the employers on that site are looking for the cheapest hire, not the best hire. Maybe oDesk is completely different from typical agencies though.
- jevyjevjevs 13y agooDesk is really tough. You need to find ways to differentiate yourself from all-those-other-guys. For starters, things like: - Having a higher rate ($100+) gives perceived value. - Calling yourself a software consulting vs. developer I've found to be a big deal. - Being able to nail down the expertise you have (or want to have) and articulating it in a sentence. For example: I specialize in rapid development of web and mobile apps with the first iteration delivered within two weeks.
- joshdotsmith 13y agoI sought out people on oDesk who charged much higher rates. Most anyone under $30/hour on there is really unlikely to be any good.
- avargas 13y agoYeah? Like what agencies? The only one I have heard of is 10X Management
- jevyjevjevs 13y agoLook locally. In Ottawa there are literally dozens. Might have to ask around.