Working as a Freelance Consultant
“The advantage of working as a consultant is not being tied down to any particular industry, sector or discipline. Being freelance augments this feeling and allows me the freedom to pursue my own cases and business ideas. Of course, one of the great advantages of freelancing is that you get to meet a lot of new people and learn from different processes, expertise and experiences.
In fact you get to work on an even wider variety of jobs and industries than most permanent consultants which can be illustrated by a selection of projects I have worked on through Mindbench.
These include:
- Delivering a training seminar in Paris on how to successfully work for the Private Equity sector
- Commercial due diligence projects in wide range of sectors, such as the magazine print media and private-client banking
- Assisting a major educational institute to plan strategically for changing European legislation and funding patterns
- Helping a global professional services company with its digital marketing strategy and how to maximise customer web interface effectiveness
There have been two clients who valued me enough to put me on retainer for 3-4 years, a sort of semi-permanent contract arrangement which gives clients a flexibility that makes you even more valuable to them!
How do I get projects? The best way to get involved in freelance work is to reach out to people who know your experience and capabilities already. This is where Mindbench have proved invaluable: by presenting me with exciting and interesting opportunities, perfectly suited to my skills and expertise.”
Philip Wilson, Associate Consultant
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