Experiences in IT Consultancy?
Discussion
Hi all, I am looking to enter the IT consultancy field later this year after finishing my degree as a mature student. I'd really like to hear opinions and experiences of those actually in the field as to what it's like, what you like and dislike and what a day may involve in your role (I'm aware there are quite a few specialisms to explore after the initial couple of years). I'd also love to know what you think makes a great consultant, I consider myself a good communicator and team worker with good problem solving skills with a real interest in technology and it's possible applications which I think all lend themselves well to the role.
I'd also love to hear about ways in to the sector as while I have seen lots of grad schemes advertised in the sector, what are the other entry level roles available?
Thanks.
I'd also love to hear about ways in to the sector as while I have seen lots of grad schemes advertised in the sector, what are the other entry level roles available?
Thanks.
Wow. Thank you everyone, I really appreciate you all taking the time.
It's as I suspected wrt getting into the field, but that's OK as there are plenty of schemes to apply to, I'd love to be taken up by IBM but have applied to others (Capgem, Fujitsu, Accenture) with more to come.
I would hope my maturity and genuine enthusiasm will help in the application process. I am very motivated to work in the field (given what I know of the role so far), and definitely to learn and progress. No idea what I'd like to specialise in, solutions architecture perhaps, but I just really enjoy learning in general so may try different things.
Well aware the pay will seem poor given all the travel, but I'd just appreciate being in the role. Was offered accelerated progression and much more money in the career I am in but I simply don't enjoy it and do not feel it makes the most of me in the slightest.
Interesting point about business knowledge being vital, my "Strategic Information Systems and Management" module has taken this path. Will be using an IS/IT strategy framework for my dissertation that also focuses heavily on proper understanding of the business side of things.
It's as I suspected wrt getting into the field, but that's OK as there are plenty of schemes to apply to, I'd love to be taken up by IBM but have applied to others (Capgem, Fujitsu, Accenture) with more to come.
I would hope my maturity and genuine enthusiasm will help in the application process. I am very motivated to work in the field (given what I know of the role so far), and definitely to learn and progress. No idea what I'd like to specialise in, solutions architecture perhaps, but I just really enjoy learning in general so may try different things.
Well aware the pay will seem poor given all the travel, but I'd just appreciate being in the role. Was offered accelerated progression and much more money in the career I am in but I simply don't enjoy it and do not feel it makes the most of me in the slightest.
Interesting point about business knowledge being vital, my "Strategic Information Systems and Management" module has taken this path. Will be using an IS/IT strategy framework for my dissertation that also focuses heavily on proper understanding of the business side of things.
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