FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions for people interested in becoming members or working as a member of The Second Shift.
Prospective members must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in their field of expertise. Our members have specialized skills in the areas of finance, ...
Thu, 21 Jun, 2018 at 2:16 PM
Vetting typically takes 1-2 months to complete.
Thu, 21 Jun, 2018 at 2:16 PM
Use of The Second Shift platform is free for all members. We collect a 5% fee on any project invoices you submit.
Thu, 21 Jun, 2018 at 2:16 PM
Yes, we encourage you to attach your resume to your profile. Please also add links to your LinkedIn profile and any other online resources you have (persona...
Thu, 21 Jun, 2018 at 2:17 PM
Companies will message you back if they are interested in contracting for your services for the project that you pitched. Log in to check your messages. We ...
Fri, 6 Dec, 2019 at 1:54 PM
This varies—sometimes companies respond to pitches immediately; sometimes it can be a few weeks.
Thu, 21 Jun, 2018 at 2:18 PM
Yes—when a company decides to more forward with another consultant, we notify everyone who pitched on the project by email.
Thu, 21 Jun, 2018 at 2:18 PM
Companies often post a range in terms of what they are willing to pay for the consulting services they seek, whether it is hourly, monthly or per project, ...
Thu, 21 Jun, 2018 at 2:19 PM
At The Second Shift, we believe that it’s important you get paid what you deserve for your expertise. While all companies are cost-sensitive, cost is seldo...
Thu, 21 Jun, 2018 at 2:19 PM
If you are asked to directly provide services to a company you met through The Second Shift please let us know immediately. Any attempt to circumvent our T...
Thu, 21 Jun, 2018 at 2:20 PM