From Work, Your Way, by Lisa Hufford:
"The following questions are grounded in my experience helping thousands of professionals determine whether consulting is the right fit for them. These questions can help you, too. I create the quiz based on the ABCs of what clients want in a consultant: Attitude, Build trust, and Communication. I developed the ABCs in 2010 after surveying clients to identify the core attributes they valued in great consultants. A decade later, these attributes have not changed. What made a great consultant then is what makes a great consultant today."
 
Ready to roll? Ask yourself the following questions!

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1. Am I a proactive self-starter?

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2. Am I resilient?

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3. Do I have an entrepreneurial mindset?

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4. Do I have a positive, can-do, roll-with-the-punches kind of attitude?

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5. Do I love exposure to different companies, cultures, people, and experiences?

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6. Am I comfortable with change and uncertainty?

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7. Am I financially and emotionally prepared for the ups and downs of contract work?

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8. Do I have an area of expertise?

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9. Do I love doing the work, rather than overseeing and managing it?

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10. Do I have a strong network and a positive reputation?

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11. Do I have a solid track record of accomplishments?

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12. Am I a good listener?

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13. Do I have a high EQ (emotional quotient)?

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14. Am I comfortable adapting to others' work styles and expectations?

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15. Am I comfortable in a supporting role where the client, not me, gets the glory and recognition?

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16. Can I create a statement of work with clear deliverables?

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17. Can I prioritize my workload and communicate consistently with my client or manager?

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18. Am I comfortable setting boundaries and clear expectations?

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19. Am I prepared and equipped for difficult and productive conversations with my client?

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20. Can I convey my key points in writing? Or verbally?

Click 'Done' to see your score - if you have a score of 15 or higher, congratulations! Consulting is likely a good path for you. If you answered any of the questions with sometimes or no, then sit with those questions. How did you feel when you read them? Are you open to learning how to address those areas? 

From Lisa Hufford: "To learn more about how to build these skills and, more important, build your confidence in your existing skills and experience, check out Work, Your Way. You can overcome any obstacle, and I will show you how. All you need is an open mind!"
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