Information technology consultants can expect to work in a variety of settings. Depending on the project, independent consultants may work out of their homes or private offices. At other times, they may be required to work on-site at the client’s facilities, which may, for example, be a hospital, office building, or factory. Consultants employed by a large or small consulting firm may also spend time working at the consulting firm’s offices or telecommuting from home.

IT consultants generally can expect to work in a clean office environment. Consultants may work independently or as part of a team, depending on the project’s requirements. Consulting can be a very intense job that may require long hours to meet a project’s deadline. Some settings where employees or consultants are driven by a strict deadline, or where a project is not progressing as planned, may be stressful. Many people in the IT field often work over 40 hours a week, and they often work nights and weekends. About 33 percent of management consultants work more than 40 hours per week, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Intensive computer work can also result in eyestrain, hand and wrist injuries, and back pain. In addition, IT consultants must devote time to keeping current with the latest technology by reading and doing research.

In 2020, Vault.com ranked the following IT strategy consulting firms as the best in terms of prestige and a good work environment:

Accenture
Deloitte Consulting LLP
IBM Global Services
McKinsey & Company
PwC Advisory/Strategy&
The Boston Consulting Group
Capgemini
Oracle Consulting
Bain & Company
Gartner, Inc.

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