Consulting is a popular job category for the self-employed, and that's the case for this episode. We are joined today by Donald Jones representing his consulting business and services company.
Getting into consulting doesn't come on a whim because if you're a consultant without the know-how, you're in for a rude awakening. It takes a sharp and hard-working personality to succeed in this sector, especially for the self-employed.
It's a hard category to look at for this podcast because consulting is a custom (or boutique) career style. Of course, we have some statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following relevant jobs:
For the analyst positions, I'd like to point out that even though Donald has been successful in this category, it's not easy, and it's likely not a place you'd find yourself without having years of experience and a degree; take a look at the BLS listings.
WHY do BLS statistics matter?
These are statistics that are forecasted with sample data based on studies performed by field economists, where they conduct personal visits, mail-in, calls, and email to collect data. They avoid paper or questionnaires to collect data and primarily focus on interpersonal communication to sample their datasets.
Of course, their data goes far beyond these overview statistics. I highly encourage anyone listing to actually visit the site for these jobs and look at the extensive summaries provided on these job listings. They have thousands of job listings, literally, and it’s very instructive.
Questions from the Interview:
Why did you leave your marketing management job at U-Haul?
Nobody walks into a consulting position without experience, and becoming a successful property manager is difficult; how did you get to your position today from the start of your career?
You made a transition from an employee to an owner at a certain point in your career; how long did it take before you came to that decision?
What is your sentiment towards college and higher education?
