Manager Deloitte Moorestown, New Jersey, United States
Forget the jargon and consider the art of the possible with a career in consulting - a field often overlooked by engineers. Whether you are already exploring a career in consulting or are unfamiliar with this path, we will give you the inside scoop on why engineers make great consultants and thrive at the forefront of helping organizations worldwide solve their most pressing problems. We will cover an introduction to the consulting field, the common types of consulting, a day in the life of a consultant, key differentiators against a career in more traditional engineering industries, and spotlight projects that showcase how engineering expertise can seamlessly translate into impactful consulting outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Explain how an "engineering mindset" and specific skills that engineers often have are valuable in the consulting field.
Identify the similarities and differences between working at a traditional company and working at a consulting firm.
Describe potential career paths, both technical and non-technical, that an engineer-turned-consultant can take along with the core career model of consulting.