Consulting Resume Keywords and Skills (Hard Skills)

Here are the keywords and skills that appear most frequently on recent Consulting job postings. In other words, these are the most sought after skills by recruiters and hiring managers. So try to include them on your resume where possible. Go to the Sample Templates ↓ below to see how to include them on your resume.

Remember that every job is different. Instead of including all these keywords on your resume, identify the keywords most relevant to the job you're applying to and include those. Use the free Targeted Resume tool to help with this.

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  • SQL
  • IT Consulting
  • Java
  • Consulting
  • Linux
  • Oracle Database
  • JavaScript
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  • Software Development
  • Software Project Management
  • Project Management
  • MySQL
  • Scrum
  • Business Intelligence (BI)
  • Information Technology
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Team Leadership
  • Integration
  • ITIL
  • HTML
  • AutoCAD
  • Construction
  • Project Planning
  • Engineering
  • Customer Service
  • Negotiation
  • Microsoft Access
  • Business Strategy
  • Management
  • Business Planning
  • Architectural Design
  • Strategic Planning
  • Expert Witness
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
  • Architecture
  • Teaching
  • Research
  • Sales Management
  • Management Consulting
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Development
  • Strategy
  • Change Management
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Sales
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Business Process
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Analytical Skills
  • Data Analysis
  • Business Transformation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Performance Management
  • Recruiting
  • Contract Recruitment
  • Recruitment Advertising
  • Sourcing
  • Technical Recruiting
  • Executive Search
  • Interviewing
  • Temporary Staffing
  • Permanent Placement
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • IT Recruitment
  • Screening Resumes
  • Account Management
  • Temporary Placement
  • Graduate Recruitment
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Market Research
  • Social Media
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Qualtrics
  • Online Marketing
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Event Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Google Analytics
  • Online Advertising
  • Teamwork
  • Brand Management
  • Git
  • AngularJS
  • Web Services
  • Node.js
  • C#
  • Docker Products
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • .NET Framework
  • Requirements Analysis
  • XML
  • Databases
  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  • Solution Selling
  • Pre-sales
  • Enterprise Software
  • Cloud Computing
  • Salesforce.com
  • Solution Architecture
  • Professional Services
  • Sales Process
  • Product Demonstration
  • Sales Presentations
  • Employee Training
  • Training & Development
  • Training Delivery
  • IT Management
  • E-Learning
  • IT Controls
  • Team Building
  • Personal Training
  • Soft Skills
  • Coaching
  • IT Service Management
  • IT Project & Program Management
  • Leadership Development
  • IT Strategy
  • Employee Engagement
  • Training Needs Analysis
  • Organizational Development
  • Go-to-market Strategy
  • Strategic Consulting
  • Analytics
  • Digital Strategy
  • Business Analytics
  • Digital Transformation
  • Product Management
  • Growth Strategies
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Financial Modeling
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Resume Skills: Programming

Resume Skills: Tools

  • Jira
  • MS Project
  • Confluence
  • Basecamp
  • Asana
  • Trello
  • JIRA
  • Microsoft Project
  • Monday
  • Zoho Projects
  • Smartsheet
  • Git
  • Jenkins
  • Docker
  • Ansible
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
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Resume Skills: IT Frameworks & Standards

Resume Skills: Databases

Resume Skills: Cloud

Resume Skills: Technical

Resume Skills: Operating Systems

Resume Skills: Systems & Networks

Resume Skills: IT Infrastructure

Resume Skills: Database Application

Resume Skills: Business Intelligence Tools

Resume Skills: Data Warehousing and ETL Tools

Resume Skills: Big Data Technologies

  Does your resume contain all the right skills? Paste in your resume in the AI Resume Scan ↓ section below and get an instant score.

Compare Your Resume To These Consulting Skills (ATS Scan)

Paste your resume below and our AI will identify which keywords are missing from your resume from the list above (and what you need to include). Including the right keywords will help you get past Applicant Tracking Systems (i.e. resume screeners) which may scan your resume for keywords to see if you're a match for the job.

Sample Consulting Resume: How To Include These Skills

Add keywords directly into your resume's work experiences, education or Skills section, like we've shown in the examples below. Use the examples below as inspiration.

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Your Name
Consulting Professional
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Resume Worded January 2020 - Present
Senior IT Consultant
Spearheaded the optimization of Oracle Database systems, resulting in a 45% increase in operational efficiency.
Implemented business intelligence (BI) processes, enhancing decision-making and improving data accuracy by 35%.
Initiated the development of an SQL-based solution for data management, reducing redundancy issues by 60%.
Led a team of 15 in an Agile development environment, accelerating the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by 40%.
Devised strategic IT consultancies, streamlining MySQL utilization, and improving data search operations.
Coached.com June 2017 - December 2019
Lead IT Consultant
Orchestrated a JavaScript project that lowered web page load time by 20%, increasing user satisfaction.
Applied ITIL methodologies to enhance system approach, boosting ROI by 33%.
Developed a Linux-based solution, upgrading the security module and enhancing secure transactions by 50%.
IBM August 2015– June 2017
IT Consultant
Provided software project management, successfully delivering three main projects 1 month ahead of schedule.
Implemented integration strategies that netted a 25% reduction in system discrepancy.
Coordinated with a cross-functional team, improving collaboration and project efficiency by 30%.
EDUCATION
Resume Worded Institute January 2020
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Awarded with Special Distinction
Resume Worded University June 2017
Master of Science in Information Technology
Specialized in Enterprise Consulting and Strategic Planning
SKILLS
IT Strategy & Consultation: Enterprise Architecture, ITIL, COBIT, Agile Methodologies, Cloud Consulting, Digital Transformation, IT Risk Management
Technical Skills: Python (Intermediate), SQL (Advanced), AWS (Advanced), VMWare (Advanced), Docker (Intermediate), Oracle (Advanced)
Operating Systems: Windows Server (Expert), Linux Server (Expert), MacOS (Advanced)
Project Management Tools: JIRA (Advanced), Confluence (Advanced), Trello (Intermediate), Microsoft Project (Advanced)
OTHER
Certifications: ITIL Foundation Certification, Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified Scrum Master
Awards & Honors: IBM Excelence Award, IBM Certified Master IT Architect Award
Volunteering: Tech Volunteers (Technical Advisor and Volunteer), Local Community IT Literacy Program (Volunteer Instructor)
Publications: Authored a book on 'Modern IT Strategies: A Roadmap for IT Consultants'
Your Name
IT Consultant
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Resume Worded June 2019 - Present
Senior IT Consultant
Led the adoption of Microsoft SQL Server, decreasing database management costs by 22%.
Established Scrum methodologies, accelerating deliverables and improving resource allocation by 35%.
Guided the software development team in crafting a Java solution, leading to a 40% improved application performance.
Integrated HTML in web development, increasing website responsiveness by 20%.
Instituted Panasonic AutoCAD software, improving design efficiency by 50%.
Coached.com July 2016 - May 2019
IT Solutions Architect
Formulated an IT consulting solution, raising productivity by 45% using Oracle databases.
Managed projects using an Agile methodology, improving delivery times by 30%.
Optimized the use of Javascript, reducing script execution time by 25%.
Microsoft March 2013 - June 2016
IT Manager
Implemented comprehensive Business Intelligence (BI) resources, facilitating decision-making process.
Orchestrated Linux server optimization, improving system speed by 40%.
EDUCATION
Resume Worded University May 2012
Master of Science in Information Technology
Specialization in IT Management
Resume Worded Academic Center July 2016
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Completed certification while working at Microsoft on a part-time basis
SKILLS
Programming / Scripting: Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, Shell, Perl
Tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker, JIRA, Ansible, Kubernetes
Cloud / Server / Networking: AWS, Azure, GCP, Cisco IOS, Windows Server, Linux
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Oracle SQL
OTHER
Certifications: Certified Cloud Technology Professional (2020), Certified Scrum Master (2018)
Projects: Developed company's next-gen cloud infrastructure, awarded 'Innovation in Technology' award
Volunteering: Tech Mentor at CodeBridge, served as IT Advisor for local non-profit organizations
Your Name
IT Solutions Architect
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Resume Worded September 2019 - Present
Senior IT Consultant
Oversaw the integration of SQL servers, increasing query performance by 50%.
Instigated ITIL frameworks, reducing system downtime by 35%.
Directed MySQL optimization, reducing search times by 40%.
Coached a software development team, introducing agile methodologies, and increasing team performance by 30%
Implemented JavaScript, enhancing script execution time by 20%.
Coached.com October 2016 - August 2019
Consulting Architect
Supervised Oracle database migration, increasing data management efficiency by 33%.
Introduced Scrum methodology, advancing project deliverables by 25%.
Steered Linux optimization, reducing system discrepancies by 40%.
Oracle April 2014 - October 2016
Junior IT Strategist
Assisted in implementing Business Intelligence (BI) processes, helping improve decision-making procedure.
Contributed to reducing system redundancy issues by introducing SQL-based solutions.
EDUCATION
Resume Worded Institute January 2020
Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (AWS)
Part-time, while working as a Senior IT Consultant at Resume Worded
Resume Worded University May 2015
Master's Degree - Computer Science with specialization in Systems Design
Research: Innovative approaches to system architecture and design
SKILLS
Systems & Networks: Linux/Unix, Microsoft Server 2012/2016, DNS management, VMWare, Disaster Recovery planning, Active Directory
Programming: Python, Ruby, Bash, Perl, Java, C++
Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM), Azure, Google Cloud
Tools & Frameworks: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform
OTHER
Certifications: Google Professional Cloud Architect Certification (2020), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (2019)
Awards: Oracle Ace Award for Excellence in Problem-Solving (2018)
Leadership & Volunteering: Volunteer IT Consultant for Non-Profit Organizations over weekends
Projects: Designed scalable cloud solutions for a small business's e-commerce platform doubling their online capacity
Your Name
Business Intelligence Consultant
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Resume Worded July 2018 - Present
Senior IT Consultant
Pioneered the deployment of ITIL best practices, optimizing IT functions and increasing efficiency by 45%.
Conceptualized a Microsoft SQL Server migration that improved database performance by 30%.
Channeled team leadership in implementing Scrum, strengthening the project life cycle by 25%.
Piloted a Java solution, driving application performance improvement by 40%.
Bolstered data protection by incorporating Linux, reducing security threats by 60%.
Coached.com May 2015 - June 2018
Business Intelligence Specialist
Revamped BI policies, introducing MySQL utilization and enhancing database search operations by 35%.
Formulated a strategy to employ Oracle Database, resulting in significant operational efficiency.
Spearheaded integration strategies, contributing a 30% reduction in system discrepancy.
Cisco Systems March 2013 - April 2015
IT Analyst
Assisted in software development, enhancing team efficiency and project delivery time.
Undertook the creation of JavaScript scripts, improving web page load speeds by 20%.
EDUCATION
Resume Worded University May 2015
Master's Degree in Information Systems Management
Emphasis in Business Intelligence Systems and Design
Resume Worded Academic Center February 2013
Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP)
Achieved highest level of certification, recognizing technical, business, and management skills
SKILLS
Programming Languages: SQL, Python, Java, R, C#, VBA
Business Intelligence Tools: Tableau, Power BI, QlikView, Google Analytics, SAP Business Objects, MicroStrategy
Data Warehousing and ETL Tools: Oracle, Teradata, Informatica, SSIS, DataStage
Big Data Technologies: Hadoop, Spark, Apache Hive, Pig, Flume, Sqoop, MongoDB
OTHER
Certifications: DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), SAS Certified Data Scientist
Projects: Developed a BI reporting platform for a major client that improved data-driven decision making and resulted in 20% cost savings annually
Leadership & Volunteering: Mentor for youth coding club, teaching kids ages 10-15 basic coding principles and problem-solving skills
Professional Development: Attended annual Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing Summit, regularly participate in webinars and online courses to stay up-to-date with industry trends
Your Name
IT Manager
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Resume Worded August 2018 - Present
Senior IT Consultant
Facilitated the transition to Microsoft SQL Server, reducing overhead costs by 30%.
Championed the usage of ITIL strategies, reducing system downtime by 40%.
Utilized Java for an enterprise-level project, leading to 30% improved software performance.
Spearheaded Agile adoption, leading to an improved delivery efficiency of 30%.
Leveraged MySQL in data management for streamlined operations.
Coached.com April 2015 - July 2018
IT Project Manager
Managed software project lifecycle, deploying Scrum methodology for faster deliverables.
Spearheaded the adoption of Oracle Database, optimizing process by 40%.
Introduced comprehensive Business Intelligence (BI) tools, enhancing data-driven decision making by 25%.
SAP February 2013 - March 2015
Software Developer
Developed core modules using JavaScript, reducing webpage load times.
Initiated the integration of HTML, improving website user experience.
EDUCATION
Resume Worded Institute June 2015
Certified IT Management Professional (CITMP)
Completed course with a score of 94%, specialized in IT Project Management processes
Resume Worded University May 2013
Master of Science - Information Technology
Focused studies on Software Development and Information Management Systems
SKILLS
Programming: Python, Java, C#, SQL, .NET, XML
Project Management Tools: Jira, MS Project, Confluence, Basecamp, Asana, Trello
IT Frameworks & Standards: ITIL, COBIT, Agile, Scrum, DevOps
IT systems & Databases: Windows Server, Linux, Oracle, MySQL, AWS, Azure
OTHER
Certifications: Certified SAP Consultant (2015), Certified Scrum Master (2016), ITIL V3 Expert (2016)
Leadership & Volunteering: IT Project Management Institute (Board Member), Community Coding Bootcamp (Mentor)
Projects: Implemented an IT service catalog for Coached.com leading to increased operational efficiency
Presentations & Publications: Presented at the 2018 ITSM Conference, Published articles on ITIL and Scrum in IT Management Magazine
Your Name
Senior IT Strategist
City, Country  •  (123) 456-789  •  [email protected]  •  linkedin.com/in/your-profile
EXPERIENCE
Resume Worded March 2019 - Present
Senior IT Consultant
Incorporated ITIL methodologies, resulting in a 25% increase in service quality.
Executed optimization of Oracle Databases, leading to a 40% reduction in response time.
Supervised a team of 15 in an Agile environment, leading to faster project completion by 30%.
Masterminded MySQL integration for data management, reducing redundancy by 30%.
Introduced Linux-based solutions, improving security protocols by 50%.
Coached.com July 2016 - February 2019
IT Strategist
Conducted IT consultancy projects, implementing Microsoft SQL Server and reducing management costs by 22%.
Implemented Scrum methodology for software development, reducing the project timeline by 15%.
Provided strategic guidance using JavaScript, decreasing script execution time by 30%.
Dell January 2014 - June 2016
System Analyst
Supported strategic deployment of Business Intelligence (BI) solutions, enhancing the decision-making process.
Contributed to system integration, leading to a 20% reduction in system discrepancies.
EDUCATION
Resume Worded University May 2013
Master of Science - Information Technology and Management
Distinction: Dean's List 2013 (Top 10%)
Resume Worded Academic Center May 2011
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Minor in Business Administration
SKILLS
Programming & Development Tools: JavaScript, Python, SQL, Java, C++, .NET
IT Infrastructure: LAN, WAN, VPN, Firewalls, Data Center Management, Server Virtualization
Project Management Tools: Jira, Trello, Asana, Monday, Zoho Projects, Smartsheet
Database Application: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB
OTHER
Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Projects: Successfully lead the implementation of an ERP system at Resume Worded, improving operational efficiency by 35%.
Publications: Authored and published 'Decoding IT Strategies' in 2018, currently used as a reference in top business schools.
Mentorship & Volunteering: Volunteered as a mentor at community coding boot camps, assisting new coders in learning Python and Java.

How do I add skills to a Consulting resume?

1
Review the job posting closely.

Go through the Consulting posting you're applying to, and identify hard skills the company is looking for. For example, skills like IT Consulting, SQL and Software Development are possible skills. These are skills you should try to include on your resume.

2
Add industry skills like Linux and Java.

Add other common skills from your industry - such as JavaScript, Consulting and Oracle Database - into your resume if they're relevant.

3
Add skills into your work experience.

Incorporate skills - like Email Marketing, Online Advertising and Cloud Computing - into your work experience too. This shows hiring managers that you have practical experience with these tools, techniques and skills.

4
Emphasize your consulting experience.

Your Consulting resume should focus on the impact you made on your clients, ideally in terms of dollar ($) value or cost savings. We've included some examples of consulting bullet points you can use in the infographic.

5
Use the exact job title.

Try to add the exact job title, Consulting, somewhere into your resume to get past resume screeners. See the infographic for how to do this.

Consulting Resume Templates

Here are examples of proven resumes in related jobs and industries, approved by experienced hiring managers. Use them as inspiration when you're writing your own resume. You can even download and edit the resume template in Google Docs.

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Professional


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Highlights (Free)


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Modern Two-Column


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Clean Modern


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Entry-Level (Free)


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Word Cloud for Consulting Skills & Keywords

The following word cloud highlights the most popular keywords that appear on Consulting job descriptions. The bigger the word, the more frequently it shows up on employer's job postings. If you have experience with these keywords, include them on your resume.

Top Consulting Skills and Keywords to Include On Your Resume

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Consulting Soft Skills

Here are common soft skills that appear on Consulting job postings. Unlike hard skills, which refer to tools, software or techniques, soft skills focus on character traits and interpersonal skills.

  • Soft Skills
  • Soft Skills

Do not list these words or phrases on your resume, and instead focus on the hard skills we described above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top skills you should add to your Consulting resume?

The most common skills and keywords we found on Consulting resumes and job postings were SQL, IT Consulting, Java, Consulting, Linux, Oracle Database, JavaScript and Software Development.

Skills like Online Advertising, Research, Cloud Computing, Analytics and Email Marketing also appeared on related job postings.

What are the differences in resume skills between a Solutions Consultant and a Training Consultant?

If you are writing a Solutions Consultant resume, try to emphasize skills like Software as a Service (SaaS), Consulting, Solution Selling, Pre-sales, Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing, Integration and Salesforce.com.

Similarly, if you are writing a Training Consultant resume, emphasize skills like Employee Training, Training & Development, Training Delivery, Teaching, IT Management, E-Learning, IT Controls and Personal Training.

What are good resume skills to include for different Consulting roles and job titles?

Depending on the specific role you apply to, you may need to emphasize different skill sets. Here are a few examples:

  • Training Consultant: Employee Training, Training & Development, Training Delivery, Teaching and Consulting
  • Solutions Consultant: Software as a Service (SaaS), Solution Selling, Pre-sales, Enterprise Software and Cloud Computing
  • Strategy Consultant: Strategy, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Business Analysis and Market Research

Target your Resume to a Job Description

While the keywords above are a good indication of what skills you need on your resume, you should try to find additional keywords that are specific to the job. To do this, use the free Targeted Resume tool. It analyzes the job you are applying to and finds the most important keywords you need on your resume.

It is personalized to your resume, and is the best way to ensure your resume will pass the automated resume filters.

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