It is not uncommon to have taken one or no courses that focus on communicating statistical knowledge to those who can benefit from it. In other words, many of us leave school with little understanding of how to put our skills into effective practice.

We interviewed a handful of statistical consultants to find out who inspired them, why they became consultants, and what skills they think consultants need to succeed.

Moonlighting can be rewarding and exhausting—physically, mentally, and even emotionally—at the same time. Michael Anderson offers tips to perform your best at both your side hustle and your day job.

Many have touted what you should do to be an effective consultant over the past several years while neglecting the how. Here, David Morganstein and Philip Rocco Scinto discuss how to successfully implement and execute the necessary “nontechnical” habits, characteristics, qualities, and practices.

Anthony Carra shares the lessons he has learned over time from running his own consulting business.

Statistical consultant Steve Simon offers tips for getting the compensation you deserve.

Melissa Kovacs offers tips for building and maintaining a client base as a statistical consultant.