Giving advice to clients is the primary duty of a Consultant. These professionals are very adept in their chosen profession. They have comprehensive knowledge and skills to help their clients in their business dealings. Consultants work in many different industries.

A Consultant usually performs many of the following tasks:

• Resolving issues
• Researching
•  Analyzing
• Meeting clients
• Liaising with industry professionals
• Coordinating tasks
• Evaluating business processes
• Interacting with executives and directors

Expertise in the following areas is an asset:

• Oral and written communication
• Multitasking
• Problem solving
• Process management
• Organization
• Being motivated
• Being a quick leaner
• Being adaptable
• Being results oriented
• Managing projects
• Customer management
• Team management
• Being collaborative
• Managing clients
• Networking

Consultants need to be proficient in their chosen career. They are usually very technically aware and work with various employers. To be a Consultant, job seekers should not only have a high level degree, like a Masters Degree or MBA, but they must have an impressive record of accomplishment. Degrees should be relevant to their industry.