Walden University - School of Management
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IT Consulting Careers
Learn about how to start a career as an IT consultant.
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An IT consultant holds a client interview to
ascertain a company's needs.
Technological systems, structures and organizations can make or break a company. IT consultants figure out how to make sure technology serves a company's interests.
A typical project for an IT consultant starts with client interviews. By talking with employees, managers and executives, IT consultants ascertain a company's current needs and future plans.
After completing interviews, IT consultants begin working on the project budget. Using the information gathered during this stage, an IT consultant can make appropriate hardware and software recommendations within the company's financial range.
Once a client has approved the IT consultant's recommendations, the consultant monitors the installation of new hardware and software and sets up any necessary training to educate users of the new system.
IT Consultant Career Path
| Entry Level | Mid Level | Senior Level | |
| Types of Roles | IT Engineer | Information services consultant | Business application delivery director |
| Experience | 0 – 4 years | 5 – 10 years | 10+ years |
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| Salary* | $53,200 | $95,500 | $128,500 |
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* Depends on company size, specific job, and location
Sources: Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), Princeton Review, Salary.com, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monster.com
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