Management consultants research, analyze and provide advice on managerial methods and organization and propose improvements in areas such as operations, human resources and communications. Advertising and marketing consultants analyze and provide advice on advertising and marketing strategies. They may also plan, develop and implement advertising campaigns for print or electronic media. This occupational group also includes human resources specialists such as job and wage analysts, classification and equity officers, labour relations officers and union representatives, and business service professionals such as advertising account executives, business methods analysts, organization analysts, promotion specialists and organization and methods researchers. Education, Training and Experience People in this group usually require a college diploma or university degree in their specialty and some may require graduate degrees.
Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.
With experience, they may progress to management positions. The proportion of part-time workers in these occupations has increased significantly over the last ten years. The proportion of self-employed workers in these occupations has increased significantly over the last ten years. The proportion of women in these occupations has increased significantly over the last ten years. Over the next five years, this outlook is not expected to change, as the number of job openings is expected to be matched by the number of qualified job seekers.