Global Consulting Executive Search recently completed a study about the motivations of consultants,
former consultants and prospective consultants. We were interested in what makes highly-educated
business people join the field, remain in it, leave it and sometimes, return to the profession.
Our findings confirmed a number of motivations considered common knowledge in the field, as well as
some trends that we did not expect. Expected results include:
1. Variety of work is the most significant attractor to consultants.
2. Travel is the most significant downside of the profession.
3. Pressure to sell stands alongside travel as the most significant negative among consultants and
former consultants.
Global Consulting Executive Search recently completed a study about the motivations of consultants,
former consultants and prospective consultants. We were interested in what makes highly-educated
business people join the field, remain in it, leave it and sometimes, return to the profession.
Our findings confirmed a number of motivations considered common knowledge in the field, as well as
some trends that we did not expect. Expected results include:
1. Variety of work is the most significant attractor to consultants.
2. Travel is the most significant downside of the profession.
3. Pressure to sell stands alongside travel as the most significant negative among consultants and
former consultants.
