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Originally Posted by Captain Ahab Jr
I'm sure my experience, knowledge, attitude, strengths, working methodology would be of interest and benefit many high technology companies in different industry sectors eg green energy, aerospace/military, automotive, sporting goods, marine, motorsport etc but am unsure of how I go about making contact with the right person in each company and then selling myself into a job.
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Everyone I know who consults in the technical field starts out with a very good network that they grew through their careers. That gets them a baseline of jobs in. From there it does usually grow further. I am a little worried that you may not have this network, from what you describe?
If you are truly an expert at a certain discipline, you can sign up with expert consulting / expert witness referral services. They of course will take their cut, but it will also help you expand your network and land you gigs it he future that may no longer go through the expert referral service.
Consulting is my plan for late career. I am not ready for it now, as income is very spotty for consultant, unless you hire on for long term contracts.
Not sure this helps, but it is my viewpoint into technical consulting.
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