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How transferable do you find analytics-focused skills are?

Kishan B. asked a question to Vidhant M.

Hi, in your opinion, how transferable do you find analytics-focused skills are when working on live transactions, and are there any technical or commercial skills you wish you'd focus on earlier in your career?

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  • Author: Kishan B.
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    Analytics-focused skills are highly transferable across EY’s student programmes. Many of our service lines—whether in Assurance, Consulting, Tax, or EY - Parthenon rely on the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and use insights to support decision‑making.

    What makes analytics skills so useful is that they’re not tied to one technical area. They help you:

    • Solve problems logically: You learn to break down complex issues and approach them in a structured way.
    • Work more efficiently: Even basic data skills can help automate tasks, improve accuracy, and support better client outcomes.
    • Communicate insights clearly: It’s not just about analysing data—it’s about turning findings into meaningful recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
    • Adapt to different teams and projects: Many EY engagements involve data in some form, so these skills make it easier to move across sectors and types of work.

    Overall, analytics provides a strong foundation that complements both technical and non‑technical roles, and it’s something EY values highly in graduates and interns.