If you have a passion for a particular industry and want to be able to provide expert advice to businesses, then a career in consulting could be for you. But how do you even break into the industry? Jason Grzesik has worked as a car consultant and is now shifting his career toward financial consulting. Today he shares the steps you can take to get into this career.
- Go to college. In most cases, you will need to have an undergraduate degree in order to get into this field. Any business-related major is a good option.
- Gain professional experience. In whatever field you want to become a consultant in, you will need some experience under your belt in order to develop expert-level knowledge.
- Network. Networking is essential for professionals in any field, and this is especially true for consulting. The more people you know, the more opportunities will open up.
- Consider getting certified in consulting. While not a legal requirement, a certification will definitely give you a professional edge.
- Apply to work at a consulting firm. If you aren’t ready to go it alone just yet, there are many firms you can apply to work for. Time to polish up your resume!
