Hi,

1. Most of the generalist consultants don't use SQL or Python.
2. MBB firms have dedicated research people to run complicated models, programming and crunch big data
3. However, I've seen generalist who had this skill and used it as a spike. You can get amazing reviews for the project if you can code or analyze big data. It's always good when people know you as a guy "who can do these automated dashboards"
4. Longterm I think SQL will be a must skill for consultants. They are already starting to use Tableau, etc on a regular basis. SQL is next

Best!

No! Python/SQL is not used by generalist consultants. This is the domain of data scientists, which are more and more supporting day-to-day work of the project teams (on- and off-site) in firms like McK and BCG.

Cheers, Sidi

Hi,

I agree with Vlad - most of the generalist consultants don’t use SQL or Python, however if you have this skill this may indeed get you great reviews.

BUT (I’ve seen this not in MBB but in other firms - it may be true for MBB however): You do run the risk of becoming THE SQL / Python guy, who is staffed on purpose on projects where these skills are needed. So if you decide to learn this skill and specialise in it, make sure you either like becoming the expert or actively address this issue with your staffer.

Best

Hello!

In McKinsey, we used Excel 99.5% of the cases -the Advance Analytics hub took care of the more difficult stuff-.

In Amazon however, people regularly know SQL on top of Excel.

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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