career change - Publications - Faculty & Research

14 Jan 2022
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Embracing Activism for Social Change

they happen. “Our model was a program we researched in Houston that’s working well,” Mendu says. “I was able to lead the training session for the Detroit effort, which was an honor for me.” Enabling Career Exploration Each year, the HBS... View Details

01 Apr 1998
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Gardella Joins Alumni Career Services

service here." The ACS office has experienced a growing demand for its services, reflecting a dynamic job market and changing career patterns. Gardella fields calls from alumni at all stages of their View Details

Keywords: Caroline Chauncey

12 Feb 2020
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Trying Out New Career Options with SIPs (Short Intensive Programs)

Short Intensive Programs (SIPs) offer students an excellent opportunity to think about career choices, gain practical skills, and explore topics they might otherwise never get to study. View Video SIPs are no fee, no credit courses, and... View Details

04 Aug 2020
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HBS Career & Professional Development Responds to COVID-19

support and creativity of the HBS community since COVID first changed our lives. Seeing students, alumni, faculty and staff all pulling together to help our MBAs secure internships and full-time opportunities is something that will... View Details

February 2020
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Leading Change in Talent at L'Oréal

By: Lakshmi Ramarajan, Vincent Dessain and Emer Moloney

Jean-Claude Le Grand just stepped into a new role as Executive Vice-President for Human Resources at the global cosmetics company, L’Oréal. He is now responsible for the hiring, development, promotion, and retention of 83,000 employees worldwide. The highly successful... View Details

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What to Do When Industry Disruption Threatens Your Career

By: Boris Groysberg, Eric Lin and Whitney Johnson

This article discusses how to diagnose the risks that disruptive industry forces pose to individual careers and offers suggestions on how to mitigate such threats. Recommendations are based on analyses of individuals’ career histories in the professional services... View Details

Keywords: Disruption; Personal Development and Career; Strategy

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12 Jan 2010
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Career Profile: The Art Dealer

Keywords: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions; Arts, Entertainment

17 Dec 2008
Lessons from the Classroom

‘Ted Levitt Changed My Life’

"Ted Levitt changed my life," wrote Barry Koh (HBS PMD 30, 1975). "In our very first class he opened my eyes to how people are motivated to make decisions. Before, I thought as an engineer—the best attributes and the best... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna; Education; Retail

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Career Support & Exploration Funds - MBA

students change career paths after completing their MBA. HBS has a strong commitment to career exploration, and we do not want debt burden to be a major factor in your View Details

03 Jun 2014
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Springing Forward on Social Enterprise Career Paths

Hello from HBS Social Enterprise Initiative! We apply innovative business practices and managerial disciplines to drive sustained, high-impact social change at HBS and beyond. Spring is one of the most exciting (and busy) times at HBS!... View Details

01 Dec 2022
News

Turning Point: Soul Cycle

Karyn Kerr Pettigrew (MBA 1990) (Illustration by Gisela Goppel) Karyn Kerr Pettigrew (MBA 1990) (Illustration by Gisela Goppel) We all have turning points in our lives—clarifying moments that change the trajectory of our lives. The value... View Details

Keywords: transitions; life experience; career change; entrepreneurship

12 Jan 2009
Research & Ideas

The Value of a ‘Portable’ Career

are not so different from organizational teams in other fields of life, including business. And watching the career moves of football stars may shed light on how you, too, can plan your next step. That's the message of new research by HBS... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Sports

01 Jun 2010
News

Pitch for Change

such as Raymond Chambers, UN Special Envoy for Malaria; more than twenty panels and workshops on technology, energy, development, health care, investing, and education; and a career fair. For more on the event, visit... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services; Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services

01 Dec 2004
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Retirement's Changing Face

HBS alumni have a complicated relationship with the notion of retirement. The simple vision of leaving one’s career at the age of 65 and moving to a sunny clime to while away the days playing golf may work well for some. But an... View Details

Keywords: Personal Services

21 Feb 2022
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Why Identity Matters When Asking for Career Help

16 Jan 2019
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How Retirement Changes Your Identity

23 Apr 2019
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Propel Your Career Forward with Some of Our Favorite Books

HBS Career & Professional Development is excited to share with you some of our favorite books from the Harvard community that will help you propel your career forward. Covering topics including authentic... View Details

27 Mar 2019
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From SNL to Showtime: Pursuing a Career in Entertainment

Since graduating in 2014, Claire Friedman has written for SNL and The New Yorker. We caught up with Claire to learn about what life has been like since leaving the HBS campus and what she misses most. Why did you decide to go to HBS? I decided to go to HBS because I... View Details

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Leading Change and Organizational Renewal

experimentation with financial stability. You will return to your company prepared to build change strategies that inspire organizational change and drive corporate success. This program is eligible for the... View Details

24 Sep 2021
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Alumni Spotlight: Career Advice from Alums Working in Climate

This year the theme of Climate Week is highlighting what businesses and governments can do to meet their climate targets. In that spirit, we have reached out to recent alums working in the climate space and asked them the following, “What View Details

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