Types of Consulting Jobs, Job Titles, and Descriptions

Types of Consulting Jobs, Job Titles, and Descriptions

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BY ALISON DOYLE

 

Updated August 10, 2018

There are consulting jobs found in almost every industry today. The work can be exciting, well paid, and can include travel as well as telecommuting. The types of consulting job titles you can find are varied and extensive.

A business might bring in a consultant because no employee has the needed skill, or because a fresh, independent perspective is needed. Consultants can offer advice on business management or marketing, provide training for new technologies, help improve team functioning, or handle difficult tasks such as layoffs. Because consultants can fulfill many different roles in many different industries, compensation can vary a lot, but is often quite good.

Types of Consulting Jobs

Generalist consultants have expertise in many fields, and offer their services to companies to help make overall improvements.

Specialist consultants have knowledge, and sometimes certifications, for a specific industry, or segment of a company.

Some consultants work for a consulting firm, and others work on a freelance basis. Part-time as well as full-time work is available, as well as entry-level through executive positions. It’s also possible to be hired as a contract consultant with a company, and then be offered a permanent position.

In consulting firms, titles include the typical upper management positions, such as chief executive officer and vice president, that most companies have. Below that level, titles might indicate the individual’s particular area of expertise, such as business analyst, marketing consultant, or human relations consultant. Titles for entry-level positions include associate business analyst, consulting executive, or administration executive. Some individuals work as consultants their entire careers, but it is not unusual for professionals to do some consulting between jobs.

Consultant Skills

To become a successful consultant, you must have a special set of skills. You need good analytical skills to evaluate the issues, and the ability to efficiently problem solve. Effective communication and strong leadership skills are important in order to implement positive changes for your clients.

Intellectual curiosity is necessary to gain and build upon the general and specific knowledge you need to be effective. You need excellent presentation skills to lay out comprehensive plans to your clients. You should also have strong writing, organizational, and computer skills.

Tips for Finding a Consulting Job

Consulting jobs can be found in a variety of ways. Major consulting firms recruit on college campuses for junior level analyst and consultant positions. Consulting firms and companies seeking freelance consultants advertise open positions on job boards.

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You can check the websites of consulting firms, who often list job opportunities, and apply online directly to the company. Freelance consultants can find jobs through the recommendations of firms that have used their services. Using LinkedIn and your personal business and social network is also effective in finding consulting work.

Consulting Job Titles

Whatever your expertise, you can find a way to earn a salary as a consultant. Here we have listed titles by general category.

Environmental
Many businesses are concerned with their environmental footprint, because of state and federal regulations, or just because green practices are the right thing to do for the Earth. A lot of companies will hire consultants in this field to help them implement cleaner working environments.

Environmental Consultant





Environmental Field Consultant





Environmental Project Manager





Environmental Air Quality Consultant





Environmental Audit Consultant



Financial
Companies are always interested in their fiscal health, and often will seek financial consultants to help protect, restructure or maximize their bottom line.

Economic Consultant





Financial Consultant





Foreclosure Consultant





Fundraising Consultant



Human Resources
Expertise in human resources can qualify you for a variety of lucrative consultant positions. With staffing and hiring becoming ever more global, HR experts are often needed as a company moves to the next phase of development.

Compensation Consultant





Compensation Survey Analyst





Consultant, Federal Health





Consultant - Human Services





Consultant Employment Specialist





Healthcare Change Capture Senior Staff Consultant





Healthcare Consultant





Healthcare Management Consultant





Healthcare Market Research Consultant





Human Capital Consultant





Human Resources Consultant





Recruitment Consultant





Senior Benefits Consultant





Staffing and Employee Relations Consultant



Information Technology
All kinds of technology consultants are in high demand, and are often generously compensated, especially when they are willing to travel.

Cyber Security Strategy Consultant





Dynamics AX - Functional Consultant





Field Technical Consultant





Sap Security Consultant





Software Implementation Consultant





Senior Lync Consultant





Technology Consultant





Telecom Analyst





Websphere Consultant



Management
Companies will often hire management consultants with specialized expertise to assist during a transition or expansion. People with management training and experience can find positions that are recurring, short term or long term/permanent.

Business Consultant





Change Management Consultant





Principal Consultant - Infrastructure





Political Campaign Consultant





Political Consultant





Project Manager





Senior Risk Control Consultant



Operations
Businesses will hire many types of consultants to assist in their operations, from marketing to sales. These positions can be short or long term, and may come with travel opportunities as well.

Advertising Consultant





Activation Consultant





Associate





Brand Management Consultant





Commercial Print Management Consultant





Customer Service Improvement Consultant





Lawyer





Legal Consultant





Legal Nurse Consultant





Marketing Consultant





Marketing Data Consultant





Retail Sales Consultant





Safety Consultant





Sales Consultant





Solutions Consultant - Electrical Engineering





Tax Advisor



Personal
Personal consultants can be hired by individuals or companies for a variety of specialized purposes. This can be a great way to start a business or join with other people who share your passion.

Lactation Consultant





Life Coach





Wedding Consultant





Weight Loss Consultant





Research Assistant



Strategy
Strategic consultants go into a company at a high level to maximize the functionality of the business plan. Their expertise tends to focus on quantitative analysis rather than implementation.

Business Analyst





Consulting Advisor





Creative Consultant





Educational Consultant





Government Contract Consultant





Implementation Consultant





International Consultant





Lead Consulting Engineer





Management Consultant





Organizational Development Consultant





Political Strategist





Strategy Consultant



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