Consultant

Background

Consultants are experts who help organisations solve problems and improve their performance. They analyse business challenges, research solutions, and provide recommendations to clients across many different industries. Consultants might work on strategy, operations, IT systems, human resources, or other specialist areas depending on their expertise.

Similar Roles

Business Analyst

Management Accountant

Lessons to help you on this path

Matched lessons for this role are being reviewed and will appear here soon.

Next Step Roles

Senior Consultant→Manager→Principal Consultant→Partner

Publications

Harvard Business ReviewThe Economist

Books

Good Strategy Bad StrategyThe McKinsey WayThinking Fast and Slow

Movies

The ConsultantSuits

Key Figures

Marvin BowerTom PetersJim CollinsSheryl Sandberg

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference658.4, 331.7For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Business ConsultantManagement ConsultantStrategy ConsultantAdvisor

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

Please Help

WhereWeLearn is ever evolving. If you see something missing or have a suggestion, We learn from you as well.

Twitter

#consulting #businessconsulting #strategy #problemsolving #careeradvice #businessanalysis #management #professionaldevelopment