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Contractor vs. Consultant
Written by: Jose AnesArticle Overview: Consultant, Contractor… is there a difference? Sometimes there isn’t, sometimes the same person can be both, even on the same engagement. However, I define the difference this way:
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Contractor vs. Consultant
Consultant, Contractor... is there a difference? Sometimes there isn't, sometimes the same person can be both, even on the same engagement. However, I define the difference this way:
- Consultant: An expert in a topic. Some sought after for his/her knowledge. A trusted adviser. Someone you can trust to get things done on time and under budget. Ideally associated with high hourly rate (only needed for his/her knowledge) or a lower risk retainer.
- Contractor: A technical resource. Someone you hire to perform a certain task, but you define most of what the outcome will be. Normally paid by the hour (or day/week/month), and thought to be easily replaceable and interchangeable with a similar one from a different provider. Some companies replace some of the tasks they could have done with permanent employees with a temporary one that could easily be fired, even if more expensive in the short term.
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