In hard economic times, many job seekers consider taking their experience on the road and building a consultancy. Today’s question is common but speaks to a situation that many of you may have experienced or are considering.

Q. Having tried to make my own job as a consultant in times where budgets were cut, does it look bad on my resume?

- Alex, Management Consulting

Read John’s answer:  Ask John: Consulting work, does it look bad on my resume?