Category Archives: Consulting Consultants

Consulting Consultants: Rolling Off a Project

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Michael Koby

Lets begin with the basics. What does “rolling off” mean? Quite simply it means that your work for the client is complete or they have decided to let you go. Either way, you will no longer be working for that client and hence will not be billing any hours, thus not earning any money Continue reading →

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Consulting Consultants

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Michael Koby

Before I went on extended hiatus back in late October, I had started a weekly series entitled “Consulting Consultants” which was one part commentary and one part “how-to” on consulting. Since at the time I had just started working for a consulting firm I figured it would be a good place to output thoughts on the subject on consulting, being a consultant, and general help to those just starting out in the field like I was. Continue reading →

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Consulting Consultants: Initiative

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Michael Koby

When it comes to be a good consultant, initiative is key in getting the job done. You have to be the guy to initiate things. You need to be the first to say something when it needs to be said. Sometimes it can mean just staying on top of things when things get to a point where all you are doing is following up on an issue day in to day out. Continue reading →

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Consulting Consultants: That First Client

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Michael Koby

It seems that there is a fear that you might say or do the wrong thing in front of the client. While this fear is more than understandable, it can be hard to get over. Sometimes, it can be hard because of the attitude towards consultants can be often times hatred. They do not want you there. This is not always the case I know, but it can make it hard to get over those first client jitters. Continue reading →

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Consulting Consultants: Being Social

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Michael Koby

When it comes to IT consultant, it is a safe bet to say that most of the people working for consultant firm or even doing contract consulting work on their own are geeks. Geeks do not have a really great reputation for being social. In fact, geeks are known for being anti-social the world over. This is a major downside when it comes to the world of consulting. Why? Because to be a successful consultant, one needs to be fairly social. Being social is how you network with others, it is how you make that extra sell, and it helps make you a better communicator in general. Continue reading →

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Consulting Consultants: Introduction & “On the Bench”

Posted on September 14, 2007 by Michael Koby

Last week I started a new job as a Senior Consultant for one of the larger consulting firms here in Houston, Texas. I figured that this might be a great time to start a new weekly topic on consulting. Since I am pretty much a newbie to the consulting world, this would be a great place to post about my experiences in this new job field so that 1) others can share in my experiences and hopefully learn from them and 2) give insight to what I learn as I become a better (hopefully) consultant. I think that others might be able to benefit from my experiences and apply them to their situation. I know that there are a lot of people just like me, starting fresh consulting careers. Either they, like me, worked in a large corporation or they are fresh out of college and new to the IT job world. Continue reading →

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