How to Network in Consulting (+6 Tips)
Consulting, as a career, usually involves working with people to bring their ideas to life and guide them in the right direction. The success of many businesses hinges on how good their consultant is. These companies don’t make their consulting decisions lightly.
If you’re a consultant looking for new opportunities, you should be actively networking. As in any other field, networking is mainly about meeting new people in your industry or industries adjacent to yours and forging lasting relationships with them.
Having a great network can make all the difference between a successful and stagnant career. That’s why this post exists — to explain why networking is important, the kinds of people you should network with, the types of events you should attend, and tips for networking as a consultant.