Successful Technology Consulting: How to Become a Top Dollar IT Consultant (IT Consulting Career Guide)

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Consult this book to become a successful IT consultant during your first year (yes, I know my colleagues will laugh at such pompous claims, but I don’t care—I want you to succeed!)Learn how to win the trust and respect of your clients while billing what you truly deserve—it is not rocket science, but you need to be serious about becoming the best IT consultant you can be!Contains proven practices, tips, and tricks from high-earning consultants (you do not need anything else to get an unfair advantage over your colleagues!)So, you read my previous book and got that IT consulting job you always wanted. By now, you might be wondering what to do.Well, now is the moment of truth. You will need to deliver on the promises you gave in your resume and interviews. You must start creating value for your customers and act professionally while doing so.Or are you a consultant with one or two (or even 20) years of experience under your belt—but seem to be getting nowhere in your career? Maybe the problem is that you know your IT inside out but do not have a clue about how to be a consultant.This is the book your clients and coworkers would want you to read. You will learn what it means to be a successful consultant: the skills, the practices, and the mindset. Highly recommended by seasoned (and not-so-seasoned) consultants, experienced leaders, and university lecturers, the book is packed with actionable advice you can take into use right away (not to forget juicy stories).Written by a PhD with 14 years of experience and 16 000 billable hours from Accenture and Coala, this is the number one guide for anyone working in an expert or specialist role. You do not have to work in IT or even in the consulting business to benefit from it!By reading this book, you will learnThe secrets of gaining credibility and trustHow to create value for your clientsThe Nine Rules of acting like a proSmart work practices that allow you to deliver high quality on time—and still be able to have a life outside work (and keep out of burnout)Practical tips for improving your expertise and knowledge, and staying relevant, calm, and resilient in the fast-changing worldIf certificates are any good and how to prepare for the certification examHow to get the best results in selling and marketing IT consulting services with the least possible effortSurefire strategies for growing your personal brand on LinkedIn in only fifteen minutes per dayFacts about advancing to a management position your boss does not like to talk aboutHow to NOT fail miserably as a manager or leaderHear what others are saying:★★★★★ "To put it short—this book is brilliant! It gives valuable insights into consulting, and it covers the fundamental skills and attitudes required from a successful IT consultant. If you want to rock in your upcoming consulting career, this book is for you!" Ida-Kaisa Isoviita, Consultant, Coala★★★★★ "If you have aspirations to be a trusted and respected IT consultant, this book is for you. It provides the ingredients you need to learn and guides you to competencies that form a crucial layer on the top of your technical IT consultancy stack." Reija Nurmeksela, Lead Business Consultant at Tietoevry Create★★★★★ “Having worked over 20 years in technology consulting and digital business, I have to say this is a ‘must read’ if you are a tech consultant or planning to build a career in tech consulting. I would recommend it to persons taking their first steps into tech consulting as well as for seasoned professionals.” Petri Väyrynen, Serial Entrepreneur★ If you want to kickstart your consulting career, get this book right now! ★