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Is being a management consultant a good fit for you?

Studies how an organisation works and advises on how to improve it. Designs better systems and writes up procedures.

What the work involves

  • Gathers and organises information on business problems and procedures.
  • Meets with staff to check that new systems or procedures work well.
  • Analyses information and develops solutions or other ways forward.
  • Writes up findings and recommendations for new systems or changes.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be organising and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousStrong. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingSome. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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