Is Independent Consulting Right For You?

10 Questions | By Jaimelynnbuckley | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 263

Is Independent Consulting Right For You? - Quiz

This short 10 question quiz will help you decide if you would be successful in the independent consulting world.

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Questions and Answers

1.

How would you describe your personality?
- A.
  
  Assertive, Honest, Objective
- B.
  
  Critical, Aggressive, Practical
- C.
  
  Conservative, Pragmatic, Safe
- D.
  
  Self-confident, Skilled, Competent
2.

How much time do you want to dedicate to your work as an independent consultant?
- A.
  
  I don't know
- B.
  
  I'm just curious
- C.
  
  On the side
- D.
  
  Part-time
- E.
  
  Full-time
3.

How many liquid assets do you have on reserve?
- A.
  
  Much less than I'd like
- B.
  
  A few months
- C.
  
  Enough
4.

How familiar are you with the independent work world?
- A.
  
  I'm not, it just sounds good
- B.
  
  I have peers/colleagues/acquaintances that work for themselves
- C.
  
  I've worked independently in the past, but not regularly
- D.
  
  I've worked independently frequently in the past
5.

What life stage best suits you?
- A.
  
  I'm less financially dependent than I used to be, I have some flexibility
- B.
  
  I'm completely financially independent
- C.
  
  I need to work to live
6.

How do you think others view you in your trade?
- A.
  
  I'm one of the best at what I do
- B.
  
  I'm above average
- C.
  
  I'm in the middle of the pack
- D.
  
  I'm still learning
7.

How prevelant are independent consultants in your field?
- A.
  
  There are many independent consultants
- B.
  
  I've never heard of any independents in my line of work
- C.
  
  There are some independents in my industry
8.

How would you describe your online presence?
- A.
  
  I'm well connected on LinkedIn and other social networks and update these sites weekly
- B.
  
  I'm on LinkedIn, but only visit the site every few months
- C.
  
  I have my own website
- D.
  
  I have no online presence. Social media intimidates me.
9.

How often do you attend networking events, or talk about work during social events?
- A.
  
  As often as possible
- B.
  
  At least once a month
- C.
  
  Rarely, I don't enjoy interacting with people I don't know
10.

How often to you read industry news?
- A.
  
  Everyday
- B.
  
  A few times a week
- C.
  
  When I'm bored, so not often
- D.
  
  I contribute articles to new sites