Designing, testing, installing and monitoring new systems. Organising user training. This is commonly possible To start your own consultancy you need 5 to 7 years' experience, ideally working with clients in a specific market. Freelance contract work is another option. Some consultants have started up dot com businesses.
Specific training is given to teach the technical skills required for a particular project.
Career development Possible to steer career towards interests. Routes include project manager, technical expert, a sales role generating new business, or for the really ambitious, management consultancy. The salary data was collected in Jun 00 Salary is dependent on location, size and type of employer. Salary for experienced consultants will depend on demand for their specific expertise. Pay is usually performance related, increases are common.