Q2 Can you set your goals and do you have a clear vision of where your I.T. consultancy will deliver?
- A) I don't mind solving I.T. problems during working hours, but when I go home I like to forget it.
- B) Mmmm not sure about this. At the moment I do not have clear cut I.T. goals.
- C) Yes I set my own goals, but for one reason or another I don't always follow up on them
- D) My goodness, yes! My I.T. goals are as important to me as those scored by (Manchester Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal, etc etc, whatever your preference!).
- E) I am efficient, and therefore my goals set themselves.
Q3 Are you a self starter, do you find yourself solving I.T. problems in your head, even when you are nodding off to sleep?
- A) I don't see myself as a self starter at the moment, but willing to learn
- B) I am not used to making my own decisions, but I do like the idea of working on my own though
- C) I am an independent self starter, but sometimes I procrastinate and put things off. Once I get started though, I am away!
- D) If I had initial assistance from someone, then this would help me on my way
- E) I don't need any motivation, I love what I do and solving I.T. problems.
Q4 Are you confident about your I.T. knowledge/skills to get the job done?
- A) Not sure at the moment
- B) I consider myself to be an expert in my field
- C) I am confident, yes
- D) Not very confident
- E) With further training and study, I could be
Q5 Do you enjoy pursuing technological challenges to completion, despite the obstacles which will inevitably arise?
- A) I am very persistent
- B) It makes it easier when you have people around you who can assist with this
- C) Usually, but sometimes I avoid tackling technology problems directly
- D) I would settle for a "workaround" or temporary solution if it gets the job done
- E) Is any problem in I.T. truly ever complete?
Q6 I.T. is rife with rapid change, more than any other industry. Can you adapt?
- A) My middle name is change. Just make sure you fill out a change request first, and let's do it properly!
- B) It's easier to adapt to good changes, which are relatively easy to implement, than bad changes which may need to be reversed out
- C) Change happens all the time
- D) As long as it does not change me
- E) It's easier when things don't change
Q7 I.T. Demands a level of logical ability, however, your artistic and creative side does come into play. Where do you you stand on creativity and innovation?
- A) Not always, it is hit and miss
- B. I need to think about that one.
- C. Just give me a pencil and a piece of paper, and you will have your solution in 5 minutes.
- D. I don't see myself as a very creative person.
- E. I don't believe in re-creating the wheel, why not just use what we have already?
Q8 In your I.T. consultancy career, you may have to deal with people at various levels. What are your views on this?
- A) I prefer to work alone, if possible
- B) I prefer to take a project, and be left alone to work on it to completion, as long as people are on hand to communicate with in case I have problems
- C) I.T. consultancy is all about working with people, and that's what makes the job so interesting.
- D) Definitely, but some people more than others, however
- E) I prefer to work with those in authority, because they are the people who usually are leading a project
Q9 As an I.T. consultant, you will come up against all kinds of people, from the easy going manager, to the demanding company director, and the programmer resistant to change. The thing is this. Are you trustworthy, loyal, honest, and above all brave!
- A) What's the next question?
- B) I have other more important qualities, which are not mentioned in this list
- C) About half of these I think
- D) Well, it's hard to live up to, but I can say I am most of these, if not all
- E) Definitely all of the above. I see my clients as potential friends, not just people I do business with.
Q10 By definition I.T. consulting should be a nice earner and a great career. Given the questions previously asked, how interested are you in going down this route, given that it might actually involve the word W.O.R.K?
