Does MBB use alteryx, tableau or power BI?

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Anonymous A asked on Jul 03, 2021

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Adi
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replied on Jul 04, 2021
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Not just MBB but most consulting companies use these tools & others (Python, SQL etc). Good to have these skills but its not a deal breaker. They will train you anyway plus you can learn on the job quickly.

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Henning
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Most consulting firms use alteryx and tableau. But there's no need to be proficient in these tools. The firms will provide all the training you need when you join them.

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Ken
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Beyond data scientists and analytics specialists, it's usually a combination:
+ Alteryx: to clean large data sets and/or large and duplicative data modelling
+ MS Excel: for the majority of data analysis
+ Tableau (challenge is often client's not having a subscription and may prefer power BI): for data visualisation and simulation 

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Hey there,

Yes, they do, however, 95% of work is still done in good old Excel and Powerpoint. They offer good learning opportunities and support if a need should arise to use them due to data, analytical, and visualization requirements.

Cheers,

Florian

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Ian
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Hi there,

I've never seen powerBI used but they do use alteryx and tableau. That said, they're used about 5% of the time - the vast majority of projects are powerpoint (thinkcell) + excel.

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