To get a job you need experience. But how do you get experience in the first place? If you don’t want to join the armed forces (since you don’t like being awakened by a bugle at dawn) you will likely try to find an internship where you can get relevant experience.

Choosing to be a contractor over accepting a full time position is a decision that is more prevalent among technical professionals since much of the work they do is project based. As a result, the option of consulting has become a real option for many. Here are 6 reasons why it could be the best option for you: