If you’re an aspiring or current consultant, you’re likely wondering how you can stay current with industry trends.
By following top consulting industry influencers, engaging in online conversations and getting your own egg-cellent ideas out there, you can grow your professional network and lay the foundation for a successful career.
To help you out, here’s a list of some of the top consulting influencers to follow this year on Twitter!
Sean Gardner:
Sean Gardner is the guy to follow to stay updated on what’s going on in the technology and marketing world. He delivers industry trends, info, and news in a creative and easy to understand way. This is great for current or aspiring consultants as it’s crucial to always be in the know of latest developments and bring them to your clients. If that wasn’t reason enough to follow Sean, he was also on Forbes Top 10 Social Media Influencer list and has over 10 years of industry experience!
Online giving jumped to $2.1 billion last year – a 14% increase! http://t.co/hJkWhhBTAF #GivingTuesday RT @qgiv @nonprofitorgs
— Sean Gardner (@2morrowknight) June 25, 2013
What are the biggest opportunities on #GooglePlus that businesses should be taking advantage of? http://t.co/D0ctQcDGKZ by @yasmeenatdell
— Sean Gardner (@2morrowknight) June 26, 2013
Consulting Canada:
Consulting Canada (@bestbizplans) is your destination for small business knowledge, consulting advice, and expert insights from industry leaders who have been in the business for over 30 years!
Darn. I’m a slow learner. ALWAYS reconfirm your appointments before leaving the office. #waiting
— Consulting Canada (@bestbizplans) June 14, 2013
3 Elements of a Successful Startup Business Plan http://t.co/krtbMfwPgB via @mashable. Write the plan for the audience.
— Consulting Canada (@bestbizplans) April 15, 2013
Accenture Canada:
By following @accenture_ca, you’ll have access to career news, company news, expert insight, recruiter tips and real-time job updates. This sounds like the perfect recipe for hatching an egg-straordinary consulting career! Accenture was also The 2013 TalentEgg National Campus Recruitment Excellence Awards winner for “Best Mobile Campus Recruitment Initiative”, so you know one of their main goals is bringing students and new grads career opportunities. Get following!
Accenture is hiring SAP, Change Management, Finance, and IT Consultants in Calgary http://t.co/y2YqixyZLp
— Accenture Canada (@accenture_ca) June 19, 2013
Interested in management consulting? @IveyMBAstudents attend our info session today at 3pm. http://t.co/sJwF290xje
— Accenture Canada (@accenture_ca) June 10, 2013
CMC-Canada:
There’s no doubt about it — having your Certified Management Consultant designation gives you an edge when hatching a consulting career no matter what path you choose (i.e, technology, marketing, management). For this reason alone we suggest that you follow @CMC-Canada if you’re interested in the consulting industry. You’ll also learn more about the industry, get expert tips and have access to career insight you won’t find elsewhere!
In the Calgary area & want to learn more about the CMC designation for consultants? http://t.co/N1gHYeEkUa
— CMC-Canada (@CMCCanada1) May 28, 2013
West and East in Change: How Will Management Consultants Facilitate It: http://t.co/co44BSyVKJ
— CMC-Canada (@CMCCanada1) May 13, 2013
Douglas Idugboe:
Douglas Idugboe is one of technology’s biggest fans! He’s knows everything there is to know about digital media, marketing strategies, consulting and just about everything else the social web consists of. Though all of these topics probably seem like they would bring an overwhelming amount of content, Douglas delivers his tweets in a comprehensible and appealing way.
Social Content Strategy Cheeseburger Style an infographic http://t.co/1M9bB7v9Kp via @BerriePelser
— Douglas Idugboe (@douglasi) June 27, 2013
101 Best Facebook Apps & Tools for Businesses in 2013 http://t.co/p9xE8K1ehl via @lilachbullock
— Douglas Idugboe (@douglasi) June 27, 2013
AIC- Association of Independent Consultants:
AIC’s (@aicconsult) Twitter bio is all you need to read to know why you should follow them: “If you are passionate about learning, improving, and growing your consulting business as a business, then AIC is the place for you”.
Who is your best customer so far? How did you get them? What have you done for them? Now – go get another one.
— Lawrence Fox (@aiconsult) June 11, 2013
Are you coming tonight to our May Event? Barbara Frum Library, 7-10pm. “What’s YOUR exit strategy” for your consulting biz?
— Lawrence Fox (@aiconsult) May 27, 2013
Mari Smith:
Mari Smith is the social media marketing guru! So if you’re interested in a career as a Marketing Consultant she’ll give you the information you need on all the latest and greatest marketing tips, news, and trends! Mari was another one of Forbes Top 10 Social Media Influencers in 2012 thanks to her innovative and relevant content.
10 Best Social Media Secrets for 2013 http://t.co/cpzSjKXbOE [Awesome!]
— Mari Smith (@MariSmith) June 24, 2013
8 Sources of Facebook Content For Brands http://t.co/NG6F9DLPhU via @ragancomms [Nice resource!]
— Mari Smith (@MariSmith) June 24, 2013
Forbes Tech News:
Interested in the technology consulting field? Then following @ForbesTech is your first step to ensure that you have the most important tech trends at your fingertips at all times! No matter where your interests lie, the Forbes Tech News account has you covered!
Sit down with your coffee, your cronut, and of course, the latest tech news from Forbes. http://t.co/XXSyBQvibz
— Forbes Tech News (@ForbesTech) June 27, 2013
People are starting to look for a more anonymous way of interacting online. Here’s one solution. http://t.co/FJL23wKnYn
— Forbes Tech News (@ForbesTech) June 27, 2013
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