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Consulting - One of the most sought-after domains post-MBA is also one of the most enigmatic. What is it that a Consultant really does? What is the career progression like at a Consulting firm? Which are the top companies to work for as a Consultant? What are the skills and qualification required to become a consultant? Where does the glamour of being a Consultant emanate from? In this article, we will take a holistic (albeit generic) look at the life of a Consultant, while attempting to answer the aforementioned questions. To make things easier to understand, I will provide numerous real-life examples from the life of a Consultant, as well as other resources to help you understand this domain better. Now, let us take all of this information and compare it with the life of a Management Consultant specialising in Technology. The life of a Consultant can be broadly segmented into 3 stages -
  1. Before you get a deal.
  2. When you're at the client site.
  3. Fag end and Conclusion of a project.

Before You Get A Deal - 

Before a Consultant gets a deal, he/she has to prepare multiple proposals that need to be sent out to a prospective client.

At The Client Site - 

All this while, the client is kept in the loop with every update that the team comes up with.

Conclusion Of A Project - 

After the caveats have been identified, the team refines the solution and conducts more client workshops if required. The final solution is then presented to the client and the sign-off is received. Some consulting firms are also involved in the implementation of the solution offered if requested by the client. Consulting is considered to be an intellectual profession, therefore it is of paramount importance that a Consultant remains updated with industry trends by attending various seminars, workshops and internal training programmes (within the firm). To understand the life of a Consultant better, here are some resources -