Consulting • Economics & Business • Beloit College

Career Path: Consulting

“The combination of curiosity about every subject’s background and the willingness to take on challenges that Beloit has instilled in me helped pave the way to my Finance and Consulting career pathway.” - Karla Figueroa’12

Description

A Consultant is responsible for providing industry expertise to corporations and individuals. Their duties include researching their client and their client’s position within an industry, meeting with company executives or professionals to make suggestions and develop improvement plans based on their needs and maintaining a professional relationship with their clients over time.

Facts & Figures

Figures taken from GlassDoor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Number of Jobs in 2020: 907,600
Job outlook: 14% (2020-2030)
Starting salary: $66,471/yr
Mid-career salary: $91,132/yr
Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Soft Skills

Charismatic and Sociable
Strong Work Ethic
Leadership
Active Listening

Technical Skills & Credentials

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or a related field is encouraged, but not required
Master degree recommended

How to Get Started

Take Beloit College courses in:
- Accounting and Finance
- The Arts of Leading
- Life & Financial Planning
- Navigating Your (Business) Career
Talk with your advisor and Economics & Business faculty:
Connect with Beloit Alumni in consulting careers.
Visit Career Works.

Alumni Stories

Leverage my skills athletically and academically at Beloit

Henry Jacobsen ’19 came to Beloit with a passion for football and high hopes for professional career preparation. He is now applying the lessons and experiences derived from Beloit’s commitment to high standards and performance mimics to his work at EY.

Taking initiatives to develop business acumen

Aaron Bauhs ’05 has always been passionate about business and sales; therefore, he took the initiative in leading Belmark Associates under the guidance of Professor Jeff Adams and obtained a summer business internship through the alumni network during his Junior. These experiences kickstarted his business acumen and consulting career.

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