Consulting Career Guide

Consulting is a dynamic industry with many opportunities. Use this guide to learn more about the industry, or to learn how to hatch a student or entry-level Consulting job.
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Consulting Average Starting Salaries

Management Consultant
Vancouver, BC
$55,552
Calgary, AB
$67,739
Saskatoon, SK
$51,893
Winnipeg, MB
$46,975
Toronto, ON
$71,364
Montreal, QC
$55,699
Halifax, NS
$48,746
St. John's, NL
$51,992
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$68,864
IT Consultant
Vancouver, BC
$54,470
Calgary, AB
$55,048
Saskatoon, SK
$45,595
Winnipeg, MB
$44,023
Toronto, ON
$61,152
Montreal, QC
$50,659
Halifax, NS
$44,390
St. John's, NL
$44,441
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$55,496
Strategy Consultant
Vancouver, BC
$66,556
Calgary, AB
$73,634
Saskatoon, SK
$64,835
Winnipeg, MB
$59,834
Toronto, ON
$68,762
Montreal, QC
$64,629
Halifax, NS
$59,852
St. John's, NL
$61,583
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$64,961
Consulting Analyst
Vancouver, BC
$52,707
Calgary, AB
$57,313
Saskatoon, SK
$50,875
Winnipeg, MB
$47,671
Toronto, ON
$53,554
Montreal, QC
$51,059
Halifax, NS
$47,596
St. John's, NL
$48,478
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$51,157

Considering a career in Consulting?

Interested in helping organizations improve their performance? The fast-paced world of Consulting offers tremendous opportunities for professional growth. Consultants analyze information and come up with effective solutions for a variety of clients, making this a great career choice for anyone looking for a flexible, dynamic career.

"I would say taking initiative and being really enthusiastic and open to learning opportunities are key to success. As students or new grads, we should be flexible and open to taking any task that is thrown at us."

Supriya Ramesh
Strategy and Transformation Consultant, IBM

Key skills:

  • Flexibility
  • Problem solving
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Effective communication
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