{"id":8458,"date":"2026-06-05T13:22:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T04:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirai-works.co.jp\/consulnext\/?post_type=column&p=8458"},"modified":"2026-06-05T13:22:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T04:22:58","slug":"what-makes-the-consulting-industry-appealing-an-overview-of-the-work-and-traits-of-people-well-suited-for-the-field","status":"publish","type":"column","link":"https:\/\/mirai-works.co.jp\/consulnext\/en\/column\/8458\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes the Consulting Industry Appealing? An Overview of the Work and Traits of People Well-Suited for the Field"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you have a negative image of the consulting industry, thinking it seems like difficult work or that long overtime hours make it tough?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To put it simply, consulting is a demanding profession \u2014 but it’s also an attractive career where even young professionals can advance quickly and aim for high salaries. Many well-known executives come from consulting backgrounds, making it an ideal stepping stone for those who aspire to start their own business one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article explains the appeal of the consulting industry, what the work involves, and what kind of people are suited for it. Understanding the traits that make someone a good fit for consulting and how to prepare for job interviews will increase your chances of landing a position. If you’re aiming to enter the consulting industry, use this as a reference.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What Is the Consulting Industry? What Does the Work Involve?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The “consulting industry” refers to an industry that identifies challenges and problems faced by companies, and provides support for improving operational efficiency and profitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consultants leverage their specialized knowledge and skills to provide consulting services across a wide range of fields including strategy, IT, and human resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trends and Market Size of the Consulting Industry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Driven by social changes such as the promotion of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic and digital transformation (DX), demand for consulting services has diversified. The market size in Japan has been on an upward trend since 2020, growing at a pace that is approaching 3.2 trillion yen by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going forward, consulting for policy challenges in central government ministries and agencies is expected to increase, in addition to work with major corporations and small-to-medium enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u203bReference: Consulting Market Size Forecast (~2030) | Consulting Market Size 2025 Edition ~Second Half~<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salaries in the Consulting Industry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Salaries in the consulting industry are generally considered high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 2025 “Average Salary Ranking by Job Category” published by the job transfer site doda, consultants ranked 1st with an average salary of 6.19 million yen. Compared to Japan’s average annual salary of 4.78 million yen reported in the “2024 Private Sector Wage Survey” released by the National Tax Agency, consulting salaries are clearly higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many companies in the consulting industry operate on a performance-based pay system, meaning that earning over 10 million yen is not out of reach depending on your results.<\/p>\n\n\n

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7 Types of Consulting Industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The consulting industry can be broadly divided into 7 types. The main types are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n