9 things to look for in a consultant
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This document lists 9 things to watch out for when hiring a consultant, including whether they return calls and emails promptly, submit low bids just to get work, want to partner rather than just consult, charge extra fees, hire inexperienced staff, claim to offer full service but may not, listen well and have good people skills, address complaints quickly, and prioritize the client's needs over their own. It also advertises a book on consultants for $15.95.
9 things to look for in a consultant
- 1. The 9 things to watch for when hiring a consultant
- 2. Do they return phone calls or emails in time?
- 3. Do they submit low ball jobs just to get in the door?
- 4. Watch out if they want to partner with you!
- 5. Do they charge you extra fees for quality control?
- 6. Do they hire unqualified and inexperienced staff?
- 7. Watch out for those full-service firms
- 8. Do they have good listening skills and people skills?
- 9. Do they respond to your complaints right away?
- 10. A consultant knows that it is always ALL about them (them = his clients)
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