There is a strong appeal in avoiding a career position. Professionals who jump from assignment to assignment get to experience a variety of companies, co-workers, responsibilities, and locations. At some point, however, that flexibility can give way to uncertainty and weariness. If you’re looking to start the next phase in your professional life, consider these… Read more »
Before making any change in your career trajectory, it’s essential to understand what kind of impact the change will have on your overall compensation. We go to work for a lot of reasons, but the primary one is to make enough money to live a comfortable life. If you don’t fully understand the monetary implications… Read more »
The way you craft your resume for a direct hire position is completely different than the way you would for a contract position. Instead of being able to make an immediate impact in a specific role, you want to show that you can make a long-term impact in a much larger, evolving role. With that… Read more »
The way you present yourself on a consulting resume is a lot different than a typical job-seeking resume. Normally you would want to stress your reliability, consistency, and long-term focus. On a consulting resume, you want to demonstrate that you can adapt to anything, make a deep impact, and produce fast results. It’s an entirely… Read more »
We have spent a lot of time of late discussing the benefits of consulting positions – developing strong credentials faster, gaining industry insider status, having greater career control. But we haven’t yet discussed the income and tax benefits that follow from this line of work. They may not be the most compelling reason to become… Read more »
Consulting is a great way to pick up new skills, connect with industry players, and break out of a traditional schedule. But success in consulting is not guaranteed, even if you have lots of experience and expertise. Finding your first consulting assignment is just like looking for any kind of work – there is… Read more »
What do you need in order to become a consultant? Expertise in one or more jobs/industries/fields/locations Network of professional connections Outstanding commitment to professionalism Track record of results That is a tall order, but also not a bad description of many professionals with more than a few years on the job. If you have been… Read more »
Considering that the frequency and severity of cyber crime are on the rise, no business can operate without the protection of a strong IT security portfolio. To do so would only invite unnecessary risks. There is no panacea for securing your organization; however, understanding processes, procedures and the people using the system is the best… Read more »
As you look to control costs in the new year, one of the first places you will look is at your staff. An easy way to create space in the budget is to eliminate employees who have proven to be ineffective or redundant. You might be tempted to lump your CPA into this group, concluding… Read more »
Millennials now make up the largest percentage of the workforce. And since they are digital natives and fresh out of school, they are appealing recruits for companies that need up-to-date IT candidates. As a job seeker over 35, that can leave you feeling like second-class talent. Luckily, there are ways that you can leverage your… Read more »