Excerpts from an interview with Michael A. Goodman
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Interviewer: Is consulting between jobs something you recommend as part of a job search strategy?

Goodman: As I write in the book, “it depends.” There’s no single answer that applies to everyone. It’s depends a lot on the person – his or her skills, experience, and goals – and the type of consulting that interests the individual.

Certainly consulting is a way to stay current, build additional skills, and bring in some extra cash while you are looking for a new job. But there are also some reasons why you might not want to go down that path. Landing a juicy consulting assignment isn’t easy. It takes time. And it can really get in the way of your primary task – finding a new job.

You have to consider the pros and cons on a case by case basis, and determine whether it’s right for you. And all those issues are discussed in detail in Rasputin For Hire.

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