suit you?
This quiz, based on the Holland Codes (RIASEC), was produced for Excelia by the human resources consultancy RessourcesH, in partnership with GBF Conseil, an educational and vocational guidance consultancy. Its purpose is to provide High School pupils and other students with an insight into the management professions that match their profile.
Consultant
Consultant in Management, Organisation and Strategy
A Consultant, whether generalist or specialist, works within a company, or is self-employed, and provides expertise to companies on a particular subject. They work in a wide variety of fields (communications, change management, sales, strategy, finance, organisation, etc.). Their mission generally includes an audit or data analysis phase before making recommendations and advising clients on their implementation.
They generally operate in project management mode, collaborating closely with others.
Tasks
Before accepting an assignment and drafting a work proposal, they carry out a preliminary assessment that will define the planned actions and associated costs.
They specify the human and financial resources required for the mission.
They organise individual and group interviews, workshops and training courses.
They monitor the implementation of recommendations, analyse feedback, and recommend any necessary adjustments.
They establish working methods: a steering committee, working groups, and monitoring indicators.
Required skills
- Diplomacy
- Pedagogy
- Analytical and summarising skills
- Curiosity
- Ability to lead groups, to influence and to convince
What you need to learn/master
- Management
- Financial risk management
- Corporate taxation
- Organisational theory
- Change management
- Strategic business management
- Consulting engineering
Career opportunities and progression
- They can embark on a career in consulting firms (Senior Consultant, Manager, Partner) or in companies in fields related to their expertise.
Qualification requirements
5 years of post-High School education
Salary
Gross annual salary (base + variable) as stated in 80% of job offers: €32,000 - €63,000 (average €47,000)