Consulting as a profession has been growing steadily with
more and more firms setting their base in India. Consulting landscape has also
been helped by maturing of Indian business set-up as well as growing popularity of professional courses like MBA. But joining a particular industry, sector or a profession, is
just the beginning. After all, our professional career could well span over 35
years. Similarly for consulting, while problem-solving skills, analytical
capability and a consistent academic record may help you join a good consulting
firm but it doesn't ensure that you would enjoy your stay as well.
As I complete my first year in consulting, I have tried to
come up with a framework, based on one's interest areas, to suggest what lies in consulting for him/her. I have tried to simplify it by using two major focus areas
and I would once again reiterate that it doesn't talk about the capabilities
that you need to excel as a consultant.
