YOUR CAREER AS A
CONSULTANT

Consultants in the forest industry are often people with forest management experience who have developed specialist expertise in a particular area. Examples include:

The role of a consultant is generally to add value by coming into an existing business to deal with a particular problem or meet a specific need – e.g. planning for change. 

 

SNAPSHOT INFO

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Earning Potential

$100,000 - $185,000+

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Qualification Required

Degree

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Physically Demanding

Usually office-based

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Absence from home

Varies but quite likely

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Most consultants will be qualified to at least degree level and will also have had significant work experience in their specialist area. Consultants need to be analytical and decisive, and also be confident in their own judgments.  Good communication, report writing and presentation skills are also valuable in this role. 

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CAREER PROGRESSION

Senior consultants could move back into senior management roles within industry, or take up company directorships.