Consulting

Overview of Consulting  

Consulting is a professional service that provides expert advice and solutions to organizations to help them improve their performance, solve complex problems, and achieve their strategic goals. Consultants bring specialized knowledge and experience to a variety of industries, offering insights and recommendations on areas such as management, finance, technology, human resources, and operations.

Get details on the salary and job security of these Consulting careers:

For additional career guides and information check out Management Consulted.

Get Career Ready for Consulting

Find out what it takes to land a career in Consulting

Career readiness equation: Earn Degree + Gain Experiences + Market Your Skills = Career Ready

Earn a Degree

Green scroll representing the first component of the career readiness equation – earn a degree.

To work in the field of Consulting, it is recommended you have a strong background in problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, presentation, and data analysis skills. Check the George Mason Catalog for degree requirements.

Along with your degree, professional certifications like these may increase your employment options:

Specialized knowledge and training in the following areas are in high demand:

  • Software development
  • Project management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Agile methodology
  • Data analytics

Gain Experiences

Check mark inside of a circle representing the gain experiences component of the career readiness equation

Employers expect at least six to twelve months of related experience to be competitive for full-time positions. Gain experience while you are a student at George Mason.

 

Here are the types of experiences most valued by Consulting employers, and where to find them:

Internships/Jobs

Leadership Experiences

  • LEAD Office: Participate in trainings or serve as a Leadership Consultant
  • George Mason Registered Student Organization: Become a leader among your peers
  • Take initiative: Identify a need or problem at your work or in your community. Conduct research and deliver data-based suggestions for improvements to leaders. If possible, assist with the execution of your plan.

Case Competitions

Demonstrate your knowledge by coming up with solutions to real-world problems.

Market Your Skills

conversational bubble in the color green representing the “market yourself” component of the career readiness equation.

It is important for you to be able to clearly communicate the knowledge, skills and experiences you have gained in and outside of the classroom.

 

Below are top ways to showcase your qualifications to consulting employers:

Resume  

Case Interviews 

Interview

Interviewing well is key to standing out with employers in the arts, entertainment, and creative industries—and the best way to build confidence is through practice. Use InterviewPrep, George Mason’s free virtual mock interview tool, to explore industry-specific interview questions and sharpen your responses at your own pace. 

  • Register for an account at InterviewPrep using your George Mason email. 
  • Once you're logged in, use the following code to access a curated interview set for this career area: [oA0YCpWyhTac] 
  • Management Consulted

Career Ready

graduation cap in the color green representing the final outcome of the career readiness model

 

 

Career ready George Mason grads have gone on to work for consulting employers, such as:

Booz Allen Hamilton Deloitte EY
Accenture Amazon
CGI
CACI IBM ICF 

 

Join the Consulting community

Get involved with academic and professional Consulting societies to grow your network while you're a student.

George Mason Student Organizations

LinkedIn Groups:

Consulting (Big 4) Hiring Updates-see link below:

Professional Associations

Your career advisor can help you decide where to start.