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Employers often make consultants run a gauntlet before awarding the contract.
Locking up a consulting gig is no longer a simple matter of applying for a position or job project, scoring well in interviews, and boasting about certifications. These days consultants, whether hired on an independent basis or on a full-time staff slot, are coming under the same technical skills scrutiny many in the IT field face as formal skills testing and assessment becomes more prominent in recruiting and hiring. According to training research reports, nearly three quarters of companies are now implementing skills tests and assessments into the hiring process and it's not just limited to full-time positions. Read up on industry news, and make sure you know about the latest tech advancements relating to your occupation. Review and refresh knowledge on past projects and contributions made to the effort.