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title: What Makes a Great Freelance Professional?
description: Here are some attributes the Oomple talent team believes makes a consultant great—check them out!
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# [What Makes a Great Freelance Professional?](https://www.oomple.com/blog/2018/09/05/what-makes-a-great-consultant)

 Written by [Norm Daigle](https://www.oomple.com/blog/author/norm-daigle) | Sep 5, 2018

There’s no hard and fast rulebook for consultants/freelacers, but there are certain personality traits and habits that make people stand out from the crowd. Here are some attributes the **[Oomple](https://www.oomple.com/freelancers) **talent team believes makes a consultant great—check them out!

#### **Curiosity**

Consulting is about problem-solving, and great consultants have a voracious appetite for knowledge built into their DNA. They are constantly diving into the heart of a problem, figuring out what’s causing it and how to best crack it.

#### **Structured thinking and communication**

Structured thinking is fundamental to recommending and implementing, while communication is paramount—the best consultants communicate clearly and precisely no matter how tough the task

#### **Continuous self-improvement**

Good consultants never stop learning and stay up-to-date with market conditions and trends. Being contemporary and on top of what’s on the bleeding edge of technology and business is vital.

#### **Flexibility **

Great consultants adapt to new projects, work cultures, and colleagues easily, balancing all the elements to create the best interactions and the most fruitful outcomes.

#### **Team Player**

Consultants who work well in teams are some of the best ingredients for a successful project. They genuinely value the expertise and input of others and put company goals and team spirit first. It’s better together!

#### **Delivery Management**

Good consultants will have contingency plans, but also need to be able to adapt to mid-course corrections while still getting the job done. They accept feedback, learn from it, and move on.

#### **Point of Difference**

Clients want to be provided the best people. Great consultants are confident about their skills and expertise. They exhibit natural collaborative leadership and always leave their ego at the door.

#### **Judgment**

Good judgment requires combining all these attributes with good decision-making and a healthy dose of experience. The best consultants take time to consider the facts and to get feedback (and buy-in!) before making a recommendation.

 

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