The Consultant's Handbook is a practical guide full of tips and how-to's for college students, existing consultants, and those interested in the lucrative field of consulting. The Consultant's Handbook contains basics for entry into the field and getting a foot in the door. It gives advice on gaining experience in an experienced-only-need-apply industry; keys to success and failure; and tips on working at home, relationships, and traveling. The Consultant's Handbook offers a unique glimpse into the consulting world along with actual stories from the consulting trenches. Offering discussions on the good, the bad, the ugly, what works, what doesn't work, travel considerations, and a look at the contents of a typical consultant's tool bag, this book is a must-have for consultants or potential consultants everywhere. Written by a former Principal Consultant with over twenty-five years in Information Technology, Systems Integration, and Business consulting, The Consultant's Handbook offers great practical advice for a successful career and maneuvering in the consulting world.