07 Sourcing consultants: The view from the other side with Helena Rees

Today I am speaking with Helena Rees. Helena worked for a large global consultancy firm for 10 years and was responsible for sourcing consultants for a variety of projects. Her role focused on identifying suitable consultants and liaising on fee rates, CV preparation, and taking consultants through the bidding process.  In this conversation, we go through the step-by-step process of what happens when a company bids for a project and how consultants are selected.   Helena shares the worst CVs she has received (what not to do) as well as plenty of tips on how to make your CV relevant for a large consulting firm.  You can find out more about Helena and her work below.LinkedIn________________________________________________________________________________________More resources are available here:https://www.womensconsultingworkshop.com/learning________________________________________________________________________________________The Women's Consulting Workshop is our free private group for women who are working in consulting. You are welcome if you are an experienced consultant, if you are just starting or if you need some support to figure out if this consulting life is for you.It is a judgment-free zone to ask questions, share, learn and connect with each other. ________________________________________________________________________________________The Consultant ClinicThis is a brand new way to work with us. If you have a question related to your consulting practice, or you want to check in with an experienced consultant, you can book a call with Janet for an hour. This is a completely confidential, solutions-focused deep dive into what is on your mind. You can find out more here________________________________________________________________________________________Sign up here for the Women's Consulting Workshop weekly newsletter, 3 good things.________________________________________________________________________________________Want to be a guest on the show? Send us an email: [email protected] we'd love it if you can put a review where ever you listen to podcasts.

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Welcome to Women in Consulting! This podcast is for you if you a) want to work as an independent consultant or b) you are already working as a consultant. We speak to women from all over the world who work in international development and the social impact space. We dig deep on topics such as why become a consultant in the first place; how to get your first client and key skills that you need no matter what your technical expertise.Sometimes we geek out on what systems and tools you need to make sure you don't get overwhelmed. We are all on a journey and we have much to learn from each other on the way. A must listen to if you want to upskill and become a better consultant.