UK Jobs: Business

While Britain may no longer be a maritime superpower, its financial strength has remained firmly intact. Management consultants in the UK brought in more than £1 billion in revenue in the last quarter of 2000, and revenues were up across a range of consulting areas, including strategy and IT consulting. Industry experts report that overall, future prospects for the industry remain positive, including the recruitment of consultants. At least 50 percent are IT-based, and further growth is assumed.

In this industry a business degree is required, and, if one wants to achieve partner status, an MBA or postgraduate qualification is also necessary. Licenses and/or certificates are not absolutely necessary, especially if the job seeker holds an MBA. To achieve chartered consultancy status, however, the International Council of Management Consultants offers a portable qualification CMC, which is recognized in 30 countries. The IMC is the only awarding body, and CMC has a credit rating equivalent to Master’s degree.