Such variety is not only personally interesting but also professionally beneficial. This exposure will not only solidify you as a recognized expert in your current areas of expertise, but will also give you the opportunity to develop entirely new ones. Time Flexibility Many consulting engagements afford the consultant greater control over their work schedules than do traditional IT positions. Given that the expected hours are worked and the client is satisfied, consultants are often able to determine their own work schedules. Typically, consulting engagements are for the client's largest and most complex projects.
Clients look to consulting firms to provide expertise and manpower.
Once the project is complete, the consultant moves on to the next challenge. There are very few dull moments in consulting. Enhanced Career Opportunities With a traditional employer, the IT function is a means to an end. Consequently, many IT professionals feel stifled in their careers. In a consulting firm, IT is the means and the end.