Consulting
The term “consultant” alone, may refer to a variety of potential vocational paths in multiple industries. Consultants are hired to help companies and organizations pinpoint business problems and trouble spots; help plot an organization’s next move; or generally transform the organization’s work practices to make them more efficient, productive, and less wasteful. Consultants provide an outside, objective, in depth point of view to help organizations spot problems or better their performance in ways that the organization might not be able to see.
Consulting opportunities are available in every industry but are most commonly found in the following: accounting, finance, human resources and employee training/development, technology, branding and marketing, management, and project management.
Job Titles
| Accounting Consultant | IT Consultant |
| Analyst | Marketing/Advertising Consultant |
| Business Consultant | Market Research Analyst |
| Compensation Consultant | Non-Profit Consultant |
| Diversity Recruitment Consultant | Project Manager |
| Environmental Compliance Consultant | Research Analyst |
| Financial Consultant | Risk Management Consultant |
| Global Affairs Consultant | Tax Analyst |
| Healthcare Consultant | Strategic Development Consultant |
| Human Resources Consultant |
Positions that require additional education or training are indicated by a (*). Job qualifications are based not only on degree program, but on skills and experience. Students should seek out as many experiential opportunities in their fields of interest as possible, including Co-op and internships.
Employers
This is a limited sample of employers who have posted jobs on NUworks; please note, that they may not currently have positions posted.
| Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | Maximus |
| Cambridge Associates, LLC | McKinsey & Company |
| Eze Software Group | Walkwater Technologies |
Industries
This is a sample of the industries that often hire this concentration.
| Accounting | Human Resources/Employee Training and Development |
| Branding/Marketing | Management |
| Environmental | Project Management |
| Finance | Technology |
Internships and Co-ops
These samples titles can be used to research internship opportunities.
Business Analyst Intern
- Development Intern
- Marketing Intern
- Market Analyst Intern
- Human Resources Intern
- Project Management Intern
- Social Media Intern
Use NUworks, Handshake, SimplyHired.com, Indeed.com, or other internship sites to search for openings.
For more information, please make an appointment with your co-op advisor.
Students enrolled in D’Amore McKim School of Business may click here for co-op and internship information.
Resources
The following resources include various websites and campus resources that will aid you in exploring this career field and industry.
Websites for Career Exploration
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
- MassCIS – Massachusetts Information System
- O*NET
- NUsource
- Consultingcase101
- Management Consulted
Websites for Job Search
Campus Organizations and Activities
- Northeastern Supply Chain Management Club
- Northeastern University Economics Society
- Student Government Association
- Women in Business
- Lead360
- Out In Business
For additional student organizations, click here.
For additional student involvement opportunities click here
Professional Associations
Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities.
- Direct Marketing Association
- International Association of Registered Financial Consultants
- Institute of Management Consultants USA
- Professional and Technical Consultants Association
Social Media
Sample industry-specific LinkedIn groups and Twitter handles. Stay on top of industry trends, company information, job listings, and networking opportunities. Review the LinkedIn Guide for tips to build a strong LinkedIn profile and visit the Social Media and LinkedIn pages for more information on how to leverage your social media network.