As a consultant you will be an expert or a professional in a particular field with a wide knowledge of the subject matter. You will work with a diverse range of clients providing them with management, strategic, economic or technological advice to help bring about a positive change in their businesses. Within consulting there are many different areas of focus. Management consulting focuses on improving the operational capability of a company. Strategy Consulting focuses on the ‘high-level’ strategic issues businesses face. The advice offered covers everything from competitors and the state of the market to consumer behaviour and pricing strategy. Economics Consulting is a specialist area where professional economists generate recommendations, validate strategy and provide expert advice for clients in the commercial world and the public arena. Technology consulting focuses on improving the processes of a business by analysing and developing the business’ systems and infrastructure.
You will need to demonstrate good analytical, numerical and logical reasoning skills. As a consultant you will need to have strong communication skills with the ability to listen to what clients need and produce innovative solutions to meet their needs. You should be comfortable working under pressure and be able to demonstrate your commitment and drive towards completing projects on time.
New consulting programmes
SEO is delighted to announce we are now working with Accenture to provide a range of internship and graduate opportunities for those BME students interested in careers in consulting with the market leader. The opportunities available are for students in all years of university study (including first!) and also those that have recently graduated. Candidates are expected to have an interest in technology but are not required to have a technical background. They will be placed across the full range of 2012 consultancy internships that Accenture offers, all of which seek to improve the performance and success of their clients:
• Summer Vacation Scheme: An 8-week internship, for first to penultimate year students.
• Industrial Scheme: A 12-month internship, for penultimate year students pursuing a technical or business-related degree. Candidates should either be pursuing a sandwich course or are willing to defer graduation by a year.
• Navigator Scheme: A 9-week internship, for final year students or recent graduates.
Programme Requirements
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• On track for a 2.1 or above
• Ideally minimum 'ABB' at A level (or equivalent in UCAS points)
• No specific degree subject is required
• Broad knowledge of the finance industry is required
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Resourcefulness - the ability to think creatively to solve problems
• Self motivation - the focus and drive to be able to rise to challenges
• Assertiveness - the confidence to share opinions and insights and stick by them
• Diligence - the ability to maintain exceptionally high standards of work at all times
• Strong communication, marketing and relationship skills
