Working in Consulting

Working in consulting is rewarding and fast-paced, with opportunities available in a vast range of industries and companies. Consultants provide expert opinions, analysis and recommendations to organisations or individuals, based on their own expertise. Many large and small firms offer exciting graduate schemes that cover all aspects of a career in consulting. So, if you are bright, businesslike, and interested in finding new solutions to other people’s problems, a career in consulting could be perfect for you.

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Consulting is a prestigious profession which offers a wealth of opportunities. It crosses over most other sectors within STEM, offering roles in financial, management, IT, risk, and strategy consulting.

In-Person (London)

Women in Tech Networking Evening (1+ years work experience required)

Wednesday 26th April 2023
17:00 pm - 20:00 pm BST
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In-person (Dublin)

Dublin In-Person STEM Careers Event

Wednesday 7th June 2023
12:00 - 4:00 pm IST
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In-Person (London)

London In-Person Graduate STEM Careers Event

Wednesday 21st June 2023
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm GMT
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Virtual (UK Wide)

UK Wide Online Graduate STEM Careers Event

Wednesday 28th June 2023
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm GMT
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Consulting job roles

Evolve graduates – engineering at AWE
United Kingdom

Evolve graduates – engineering at AWE

We are looking to attract, develop and retain the best talent and to support the critical skills we need now and in the future. You will bring the curiosity needed to help you steer and direct the course of your career, and the part you’ll play in keeping our country safe and secure.

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KPMG 2023 Technology Consulting Graduate Programme
United Kingdom

KPMG 2023 Technology Consulting Graduate Programme

KPMG in the UK is part of a global network of member firms that offers Audit, Consulting, Deal Advisory, Tax & Law and Technology services. Through the talent of over 15,000 people, we turn insights into opportunities, making a positive difference for our clients and the communities we serve.

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Associate Consultant - Frog Part of Capgemini Invent Entry Route
United Kingdom

Associate Consultant - Frog Part of Capgemini Invent Entry Route

As an Associate Consultant you will embark on a stimulating and exciting journey where you will develop key skills that influence how our clients evolve the way they work, perform and achieve their goals.

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2023 Corporate Risk & Broking – Graduate Development Two Year Rotational Program
London - United Kingdom

2023 Corporate Risk & Broking – Graduate Development Two Year Rotational Program

At Willis Towers Watson, we believe that a culture of inclusion and diversity (I&D) is critical to our business. It’s not a separate initiative in its own silo. Rather, I&D is fundamental to everything we do.

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Graduate Technology Deals Insights and Analytics
pwc - United Kingdom

Graduate Technology Deals Insights and Analytics

Our graduate training programme is underpinned by a development framework that broadens and deepens your knowledge.

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What type of roles are there in the consulting sector?

Consultants aim to improve an organisation’s position or profile by helping to solve problems, manage change and improve efficiency. Given the broad nature of the role in identifying issues and streamlining business practices, virtually all industries will employ consultants. However, the most common type of organisations that will seek consulting expertise are accounting and finance, technology, management, project management, human resources and engineering. If you are a natural troubleshooter and enjoy providing strategies to prevent business problems and improve performance, it’s time to explore the opportunities in consulting.

Problem solving

Businesses rely on the expertise of consultants to solve specific problems, whether it be revenue, management, or technology based.

Become an expert

By becoming an expert in your field, you can advise companies and managers on specific strategies to improve their business flow.

Improve business performance

Working in consulting can be very rewarding when you see how your troubleshooting can improve the performance of a business or strategy.

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