BUSINESS CONSULTANT/ANALYST

THE JOB: supports clients in digital transformations involving Data Management and Analytics; works in areas that include marketing, human resources, management and accounting; taking clients’ requirements into account and together with an engineer turning these requirements into technical specifications

TASKS AND ACTIVITIES: providing an analysis of the existing practices of a company and making recommendations for improvements; understanding what clients wish to improve or fix; reviewing financial statements, evaluating competitors; analyzing business practices; preparing recommendations; developing new business models

SKILLS: possess strong research skills; possess strong analytical skills; being able to work with people and maintain good relationships; willing to learn new things; being able to communicate clearly; being flexible

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in business or IT technologies

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies

Studies in IT

Study in business manegement

Further study at:

Certificate in Business Analysis – QQI Level 8 at Business Analysists Association of Ireland
Higher Certificate in Business - Certificate at Limerick Institute of Technology
Business Computing - Bachelor of Business – Level 7 at Limerick Institute of Technology
HDP ANALYST: DATA SCIENCE – At GuruTeam Ltd., Dublin
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ Certification – At GuruTeam Ltd., Dublin
Microsoft ProClarity Analyst – At Perpetual Training Solutions, London

SELF-STUDY: Study hard at business, accounting and maths in school; Study economics or computer programming; Master basic skills like Excel, work and Adobe reader

START NOW: read and watch the stories of the role models on our website; team up with others at your school to enter Student Enterprise, Junior Apprentice or Mini Company Competitions; talk to your parents, uncles, aunts or neighbors who own business or who are self-employed for advice