Thinking of becoming an IT consultant? That might not be a bad idea
— if you’ve developed the skills and experience needed to help clients
deliver successful projects.
Companies are in need of expertise in areas such as cloud
computing, cyber security, big data and analytics, data center
transformation, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and the
internet of things (IoT) — among others. But they’re facing an ongoing
shortage of talent with skills in these areas. That’s where outside
consultants can help.
Pay for IT contract workers is on the rise. The Dice 2018 Tech
Salary report notes that hourly rates for consultants increased 4.7
percent from 2016 to 2017, while pay for IT staffers remained fairly
flat.
What does it take to be a successful IT consultant? Some of the
obvious requirements include self-discipline, having good organizational
skills, the ability to work independently, and so on. But experts say
anyone looking to transition from a full-time IT job with an
organization to being an independent IT consultant should follow some
basic practices. Here are some of the more important ones.
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