Solving problems for a company is the main role of a consulting position. To make sure a project gets completed on time and in the most efficient way possible, an objective person is brought in to see things through. Much of the work involves person-to-person management, while consultants need to have a firm grasp on the mechanics of each specific project.
There are many different kinds of consulting work, each with a specific field of interest. Process and methodology and IT security are two common specialties in the computing field, while dispute consultation deals with problems between employers, employees and contractors. Nearly every sector of business utilizes the role to help streamline their company, improve profitability, oversee projects and restructuring, and to settle disputes.
There are plentiful jobs in this role in banking, IT, computing and retailing. A bachelor’s degree in business management or a specific field is the best way to enter this sector. People with a MBA or a graduate degree can expect a starting salary of C
$78,000 and up. Entry level salaries tend to start at C
$38,000 per year.