Internet Consultants

Employers

Many Internet consultants work independently, running their own consulting businesses. Others may be salaried employees of traditional management consulting firms that have Internet consulting divisions or departments. And still others may be salaried employees of Internet consulting companies.

Independent consultants have the added responsibility of marketing their services and always looking for new projects to work on. Consultants at a firm are typically assigned to work on certain projects.

Clients that hire Internet consultants include small businesses, large corporations, health care facilities and companies, and government agencies. Consultants work all across the country (and world), but large cities may offer more job opportunities. Some consultants specialize in working with a certain type of business such as a hospital or a retail enterprise.

In 2025, Vault.com ranked the following IT strategy consulting firms as the best in terms of prestige and a good work environment.

1. Accenture
2. Deloitte Consulting LLP
3. IBM Global Services
4. McKinsey & Company
5. Boston Consulting Group
6. Ernst & Young (Consulting Practice) NA
7. Bain & Company
8. KPMG LLP (Advisory)
9. Capgemini
10. PwC Advisory Solutions/Strategy&

Vault.com also ranked the best IT operations consulting firms:

1. Accenture
2. Deloitte Consulting LLP
3. IBM Global Services
4. McKinsey & Company
5. Bain & Company
6. Boston Consulting Group
7. Ernst & Young
8. KPMG LLP (Advisory)
9. Capgemini
10. Infosys Consulting

Starting Out

Most consultants enter the field by working for an established consulting firm. This way they can gain experience and develop a portfolio and a list of references before venturing out on their own as an independent consultant or moving to a different firm in a higher position. The Internet is a good resource to use to find employment. Many sites post job openings. Local employment agencies and newspapers and trade magazines also list job opportunities. In addition, your college's career services office should be able to help you locate job openings.

Networking is a key element to becoming a successful consultant and requires getting in touch with previous business and social associates as well as making new contacts. Many consultants use LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com) and other professional networking sites to advertise their services and make new business contacts.