Consultant

Consultant is a professional who provides expert advice in a particular area such as business, education, law, regulatory compliance, human resources, marketing, finance, health care, engineering, science, security, and many other specialized fields.

Overview

A consultant is usually an expert or a professional in a specific field and has a wide area of knowledge in a specific subject. Consultants can save their clients time and money, as well as increase their competitiveness and professionalism.

Types of Consultants

There are different types of consultants that specialize in different fields. Some of the most common types of consultants include:

• Management Consultant - They provide organizational change management assistance, development of coaching skills, process analysis, technology implementation, strategy development, or operational improvement services.

• IT Consultant - They work in partnership with clients, advising them how to use information technology in order to meet their business objectives or overcome problems.

• Human Resources Consultant - They are responsible for tasks including the development of an HR model, HR strategy and HR policy and procedures.

• Legal Consultant - They provide advice on legal matters including business law, personal law, and any other areas requiring legal advice.

• Marketing Consultant - They are skilled professionals who understand analysis, what motivates consumers and how to put strategies in place to improve business.

Role of a Consultant

The role of a consultant can vary, and it includes the following:

• Providing expertise in a specific market
• Identifying problems
• Supplementing existing staff
• Initiating change
• Providing objectivity
• Teaching and training employees
• Doing the "dirty work," like eliminating staff
• Reviving an organization

See Also

• Freelancer
• Contractor
• Advisor

References

Consultant Resources
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