Consultants aim to improve an organization's position or profile by helping to solve problems, manage change and improve efficiency. What does a consultant do? Typical employers | Qualifications and training | Key skills Consultants offer advice and expertise to organizations to help them improve their business performance in terms of operations, profitability, management, structure and strategy. Although the workload can be heavy, consulting is a sociable profession with plenty of networking opportunities. The work stretches across a variety of areas, including management, strategy, IT, finance, marketing, HR and supply chain management.