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18 Jan 2024
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HBS Career and Professional Development Overview 2024

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

20 Feb 2019
Blog Post

Part 1: Military Transition and the JD/MBA - Setting Career Goals

veterans find personal and professional purpose after military service. In this three-part series, Phil Caruso discusses how to set career goals after the military, how to pursue a JD/MBA, and how to get the most out of your graduate... View Details

November 2017 (Revised February 2019)
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Kurt Summers: Investing in Our Chicago (Abridged)

By: Joshua Margolis and Michael Norris

In 2016, Kurt Summers, the Chicago City Treasurer, considered his future in Chicago politics. With an unpopular governor and mayor soon up for reelection, should Summers consider running for higher office? Summers reflects on his time growing up in gang-controlled... View Details

Keywords: Personal Development; Career Journey; Career; Career Management; Leadership; Leadership Development; Government and Politics; Personal Development and Career; Public Administration Industry; United States; Chicago

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17 Feb 2023

HBS Tabling at Columbia University Career Fair

Do you know where an MBA can take you? Open your mind to the breadth of career opportunities available in business and feel the flexibility of the MBA degree. Stop by the HBS Admissions table to learn more about the MBA program at HBS... View Details

08 Nov 2018
Blog Post

Career Choices for the Class of 2018

everyone, and our students pursue opportunities in sectors around the world. Let us know if you’re interested in an intern or a full-time hire this year – we’d love to work with you! Contact our office or view career and internship... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

02 Nov 2016
Blog Post

Career and Internship Choices for the Classes of 2016 and 2017

We are pleased to announce that career and internship choices for the Classes of 2016 and 2017 are now available. This year’s industry, function, and location choices are similar to those of previous classes, with 94 percent of graduating... View Details

Keywords: All Industries

October 2021
Case

Sam Bernards: A Career in Building Businesses

By: Kim B. Clark and Sarah Eyring

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04 May 2020
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Learning New Skills to Further Your Career In Any Industry: Finance

The demand for finance skills is growing in various industries, including marketing, sales, engineering, healthcare, and human resources. In this HBS Online blog post How Learning About Finance Can Jumpstart Your Career No Matter Your... View Details

28 Jul 2016
Blog Post

Why I’m Not Changing Careers after Business School

Starting in July, I’ll be back in the same building, the same floor, maybe even the same chair where I sat before coming to HBS in 2014. I am returning to the same finance firm and I couldn’t be more excited. But as some people have reasonably asked, “If you’re going... View Details

15 Feb 2022
News

When Working Harder Doesn’t Work, Time to Reinvent Your Career

23 Jan 2014
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Career and Hiring Advice from the Corner Office

04 Dec 2019
News

Prudential’s long position on skills: fostering careers while embracing automation

February 2003 (Revised February 2009)
Case

Yahoo!: Becoming a Competitor in the Career Listings Space (A)

By: Kathleen L. McGinn and Nicole Nasser

In late 2001, Yahoo!'s new executive leadership team faces a decision. With online advertising revenues significantly off, the company has decided to explore new strategic businesses, including online recruiting. The team must decide whether to make a bid for... View Details

Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Decisions; Recruitment; Management Teams; Negotiation Deal; Employment Industry

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6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CDT, 21 May 2015

Mexico City Alumni: Determine Your Career Elements & Connect with HBS

Join members of HBS Career & Professional Development (CPD) and fellow HBS alumni to network and gain insight on key HBS innovations and initiatives. Kristen Fitzpatrick, Managing Director of CPD will share resources available to you and guide you through a quick... View Details

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Career Resources | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

experience of fellow students and alumni. Network within related student clubs and interest groups. Search classcards and the student resume book on your Career Hub dashboard to identify those who have worked in industries or... View Details

6 PM – 8 PM EST, 06 Nov 2014

New York City Alumni: Determining Your Career Elements & Connecting with HBS

Kristen Fitzpatrick, Managing Director of HBS Career and Professional Development, and other senior members of the CPD team will share with HBSCNY the resources available to you and guide you through a quick exercise to see what elements are most essential in your... View Details