subject: Consulting Jobs In India Are On A Roll [print this page] Consulting has gained a lot of prominence in India and other countries these days. This sudden spurt in consulting services may be attributed to the present dynamic times. The global economies have become unpredictable ever since the prolonged economic meltdown took place last year.
The changes due to globalization were earlier thought to be a key reason for need of consultation but today it is recession. Consultants are the field experts who provide advice in a particular area like Management, IT and Technology, Human Resources, Marketing, Accountancy, Law, Finance, Communication and others. They have wide knowledge of the subject matter and usually work for a consultancy firm or are self-employed. They engage with multiple clients who have access to deeper levels of expertise and may purchase as much service from consultants as desired.
Job Consultants in India are on a rise given the uncertain market scenario prevalent today. Management consulting or strategy consulting is one of the commonest forms of consulting popular in India. Many Indian companies are seen revising their marketing strategies in the wake of increasing competition from MNCs. It is here that consulting services come into picture and help them gain an edge over competitors.
Apparently, there is a huge scope for jobs in consulting with various companies coming forward to employ consultants. Management or strategy consulting begins with defining the scope of the activity concerned which requires a diagnostic study or a brainstorming session with the clients team. The next step is to define the approach or methodology that should be adopted during the consulting process. The focus of the consultants remains on using the relevant tools and techniques from a vast array and to customize the approach to the client companys needs.
Consultancy jobs require a good understanding of the assignment through evaluation of facts and situations. Lets take a look at the process, the profile, the scope and the responsibilities of a consultant:
-The integrity and relevance of data followed by the sophistication of analysis is extremely important and relevant in the consulting business. A considerable number of checks and cross checks become necessary here.
-But then providing the right perspective and insights adds value to analysis of a consulting firm. The wide knowledge and experience of the consulting firm across a range of industries enables them to provide value added analysis to their clients.
-After all the research and checks conducted, the findings and thoughts of the consulting firms are presented with clarity and absolute independence.
The best part about consulting jobs is that most of the clients maintain a continuing relationship with their consulting firms that usually last for long. So, a consultant basically works in sync with the top management and employees at all corporate levels. Newly-hired professionals generally work on:
(a) Gathering and collating data,
(b) Processes figures for the client's senior management,
(c) Taking interviews of clients and other individuals,
(d) Researching external sources, etc.
Senior consultants are usually part of a larger team or lead the medium scale, lower complexity, lower risk or specialized assignments or pre-sales assignments that may lead to significant revenue opportunities. He/she usually has a good working knowledge of at least one specialist area that is key to the company's business.
A qualified management consultant can specialize in areas like:
-Feasibility Survey and analysis,
-Marketing consulting,
-Strategic planning,
-Technology consulting,
-Organizational development,
-Human resources consulting,
-E-business consulting,
-Small business consulting,
-Health care consulting,
-IT consulting and others.
In brief, consulting jobs require management professionals to:
(a) Assemble data and analyze it,
(b) Create proper understanding of the nature of the problem,
(c) Consider potential options and develop objective conclusions and specific recommendations for the client.
