You have an advanced degree in computer science and work experience in health care. Would you consider a tech consulting career? A role as a technology consultant can open new paths and give you more choice. If you're wondering how to become a technology consultant, a recruiter can help you get started.
Meeting with Kelly Mueller Weber (left) and Joe Jens (right) of Genesis10's Milwaukee team is Ravi Redlam (center), a Genesis10 Consultant. The Milwaukee team helped Ravi launch his tech consulting career.
A career in tech consulting can be a strong fit. An article from Indeed lists a few reasons why it may be right for you.
Benefits of Tech Consulting
Advancement
Working as a consultant may give you more chances than working for one company. Clients often judge you by the results you bring them. A strong track record can help you win larger roles faster than an internal promotion might.
Career choice
Most consulting work is contract based. That gives you more say in the work you take on. You can pick companies and projects that fit your goals. That can help you follow the career path you want.
Variety
Consulting is a good fit for people who like change. Some consultants work across different fields, so each job feels new. Even in one field, each client has different needs. That keeps the work fresh.
Why Work With an Experienced Recruiter?
There are many upsides, but there are also some tradeoffs. You do not have to sort them out alone. Work with an experienced recruiter. They can help you weigh the pros and cons and find a job you enjoy.
That was the case for Ravi Redlam, a Genesis10 consultant.
Ravi Redlam's Path to Tech Consulting
Ravi, 26, was working on his master's degree in computer science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee when a Genesis10 recruiter reached out about a tech consulting role.
The first role did not work out. A different role opened at a global health care tech company in Milwaukee. There, Ravi used his Java and C++ skills as a software developer. He got the job.
Support Beyond the Job Placement
Ravi's work with a Genesis10 recruiter did not stop after he was hired. As we like to say, it is all about people at Genesis10.
He has worked as a Genesis10 consultant for a year. During that time, the Milwaukee team has become like family to Ravi. He moved from India to keep studying in the U.S.
"They know my whole story," he says.
Ravi often meets Joe Jens, Senior Vice President and lead of Genesis10's Milwaukee team, and Kelly Mueller Weber, Senior Business Development Executive, for lunch. To thank them for helping launch his tech consulting career, he invited them to his wedding.
"Genesis10 was the bridge that made my dream come true," he said. He also hopes to connect his new wife with his recruiting team so she can become a tech consultant too.
Kelly says stories like Ravi's are why she loves her job at Genesis10.
"Making people's dreams come true is my passion."
Recognition and Career Support
Genesis10 has been recognized by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as a Top Workplace in Southeastern Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Business Journal also named it a top Milwaukee-area Temporary Staffing Services Firm.
No matter where you are in your career, Genesis10 can give you guidance, support, and the tools you need to find the right role.
Q&A
Question: What are some key benefits of choosing a career in tech consulting?
Answer: Tech consulting can offer growth, more control over your path, and variety in daily work. Consultants can build a track record of strong results across clients, choose projects that match their interests, and take on new challenges from one job to the next.
Question: Why does the article recommend working with an experienced recruiter?
Answer: An experienced recruiter can help candidates decide if consulting is the right fit, understand the good and bad points, and find roles that match their skills and goals. The article presents Genesis10 recruiters as career partners who support consultants after the first job offer.
Question: How did Genesis10 help Ravi Redlam begin his tech consulting career?
Answer: A Genesis10 recruiter first contacted Ravi while he was earning his master's degree in computer science. The first opportunity did not work out, but another role opened at a global health care tech company in Milwaukee, where Ravi used his Java and C++ skills as a software developer.
Question: What does Ravi's story suggest about Genesis10's approach to consultant support?
Answer: Ravi's story shows that Genesis10 focuses on relationships and ongoing support. The Milwaukee team stayed in touch after placement, became a trusted part of his work life, and helped him feel supported as he started his consulting career in the U.S.
Question: What recognition has Genesis10 received in the Milwaukee area?
Answer: Genesis10 has been recognized by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as a Top Workplace in Southeastern Wisconsin and by the Milwaukee Business Journal as a top Milwaukee-Area Temporary Staffing Services Firm.
