Is HR Consulting a Career Move or a Leap of Faith? Let’s Discuss!
For many HR professionals, consulting feels like a distant possibility — something that happens after years of climbing the corporate ladder or perhaps even post-retirement.
But is that really the case?
At what point does HR consulting feel like a realistic career option?
Is it when you reach a crossroads in your career?
After experiencing burnout in a corporate role?
Or do you see it as a planned pivot towards freedom and flexibility?
Over the last few years, I’ve seen HR professionals at all stages make the move into consulting — from early-career professionals to senior directors with decades of experience.
Some made the leap after a corporate restructure, others after feeling they wanted more control and flexibility in their careers. And let’s not forget those who were simply ready to make a bigger impact on their own terms.
I’d love to hear your thoughts:
Do you see HR consulting as a career move? At what stage would you consider it a viable option for yourself?