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Though every consulting project is different, your interviewer would like to know your approach to your consulting project lifecycles, the strategy you implement for an overall project, and how you estimate your deliverables while establishing consistency. Discuss the tools, resources, and methods you used to ensure that you meet or exceed expectations. An efficient process can be the difference between a job well done and a job that falls apart. The interviewer would like to see that you have a process when you take on a new project.

Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"When I take on a new project, I break it into four phases. Initiate, Plan, Execute, Close. These four phases are broken down into further categories, all with a linear timeline attached. Asana and Slack are my 'go-to' tools to ensure the entire team is aware of their tasks and deadlines. I book regular check-ins with my team and schedule client touch points. My high-level view of the project, through all stages, ensures there are rarely any surprises and that everyone is on the same page."

Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"The last time I missed a deadline was five years ago. I trust my process fully and believe in its effectiveness. When I begin a new client project, I call a meeting with my client to create a detailed outline and lay out expectations. From there, I meet with my team, build out the task list, and attach each task to a team member with a specific deadline. We track all activity in Trello. We move as a team, meeting regularly and touching base with our client for end-of-day updates. This method brings a high level of buy-in from my team and accountability from all people involved."

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