Consulting

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Consulting is the practice of helping companies increase their efficiency and profits by addressing the major operational or strategic challenges they’re facing. There are four main types of consulting: management strategy consulting, financial consulting, information technology consulting, and human resources staffing/consulting.

Management and Strategy Consulting

Intellectual Competence

Consulting and advising (in your defined areas of expertise)

Analytical Processing

Action Research

Problem Solving and Process Improvement

Communication Competence

Communication (writing, speaking and listening)

Conflict Management

Presentation Skills

Leadership Competence

Judgement and Decision Making

Emotional Intelligence

Client Engagements and Relationships

Managing Ambiguity

Technical Competence

Analytics and Data Interpretation

Statistical Thinking

Critical Thinking and Analysis

Project Management

Business Systems

Marketing and Sales

Contracting, Budgeting and Financial Management (for senior-level consultants, partners and principals)

Financial Consulting

Intellectual Competence

Consulting and advising (in your defined areas of expertise)

Analytical Processing

Action Research

Problem Solving and Process Improvement

Communication Competence

Communication (writing, speaking and listening)

Conflict Management

Presentation Skills

Leadership Competence

Judgement and Decision Making

Emotional Intelligence

Client Engagements and Relationships

Managing Ambiguity

Technical Competence

Analytics and Data Interpretation

Statistical Thinking

Critical Thinking and Analysis

Project Management

Business Systems

Marketing and Sales

Contracting, Budgeting and Financial Management (for senior-level consultants, partners and principals)

Information Technology Consulting

Intellectual Competence

Consulting and advising (in your defined areas of expertise)

Analytical Processing

Action Research

Problem Solving and Process Improvement

Communication Competence

Communication (writing, speaking and listening)

Conflict Management

Presentation Skills

Leadership Competence

Judgement and Decision Making

Emotional Intelligence

Client Engagements and Relationships

Managing Ambiguity

Technical Competence

Analytics and Data Interpretation

Statistical Thinking

Critical Thinking and Analysis

Project Management

Business Systems

Marketing and Sales

Contracting, Budgeting and Financial Management (for senior-level consultants, partners and principals)

SQL

Java

JavaScript

Human Resources Consulting

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Judgement and Decision Making

Active Learning

Writing

Management of Personnel Resources

Time Management

Monitoring

Social Perceptiveness

Complex Problem Solving

Coordination

Persuasion

Service Orientation

Systems Analysis

Systems Evaluation

Instructing

Management of Financial Resources

Negotiation

Learning Strategies

Operations Analysis

Certification(s)

SHRM-CP exam

Career Options

- Management Strategy Consulting
- Financial Consulting
- Information Technology Consulting
- Human Resources Staffing/Consulting: Human Resources Specialists, Training and Development Managers, and Training and Development Specialists

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A professional organization/association is a group that seeks to further the interests of professionals within a particular field. Professional organizations typically provide professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities for their members. Getting involved can often be great for career growth and advancement. The professional organizations listed below are most appropriate for students interested in occupations related to Consulting Services.

Professional Organizations