Is Consultancy Right for Me? Workbook

As a researcher, you have the expertise to be a consultant. However, is self-employment or business start-up the right career choice for you?

This workbook provides tools and questions to help you think this through.

Cover for workbook: Is consultancy right for me? From Charlotte Whitehead, UK career coach at Career Practic.

Contents include:

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