career advice - Publications - Faculty & Research

Fast Answer

Job interview preparation

Where can I find advice on preparing for job interviews? HBS MBA students - Please consult MBA Career and Professional Development HBS Alumni - Please consult HBS Career and... View Details

03 May 2004
What Do You Think?

for another. What advice do respondents have for those facing these challenges? John Cockerill suggested that "looking forward to the future is the motivation for the present... Just remember where you came from. Be realistic about... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett

01 Dec 2016
News

Dear Future Author…

three-time entrepreneur and coauthor of Entrepreneurs in the Midst “The only advice I was ever given that bore fruit was that the art of writing is the art of application—the application of the seat of the pants to the seat of the chair... View Details

Profile

Kayode Ogunro

How has your HBS experience shaped your career path? My HBS experience played a very important role in shaping my career path. More than anything my MBA experience gave me a platform on which to explore my... View Details

Keywords: Investment Management / Hedge Fund; Venture Capital / Private Equity; Financial Services; Energy / Extractive Minerals; Manufacturing

Profile

Andrew Simko

not just about business. Likewise, HBS itself is a wild ride, but also just one step in your career and winding life journey. My advice would be to ask yourself: if you (even broadly) know where you want to... View Details

18 Feb 2021
News

Jumping In, Fighting Bias

marketing, and transitioned to an entirely new industry, accepting the role of CMO at Sequoia Capital. She made the decision after drawing on the advice of a handful of personal advisors, including Judy Zhu (MBA 2009), founder and CEO of... View Details

26 Jan 2017
News

Finding a Path out of Poverty

Photos by Bridget Corke “Pleased, but not satisfied.” That’s how Frank Magwegwe (AMP 185, 2013) describes the drive that helped him to overcome homelessness as a young man in South Africa, get an education, and build a successful career... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

Career Coach

Genesia Tang

year, she can help students who are looking to switch into these industries, particularly those from non-traditional backgrounds. She is also happy to be a sounding board for any students who are contemplating multiple career paths and... View Details

Matt Higgins

landed on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list. Higgins serves as an Executive Fellow at the Harvard Business School, co-teaching the SIP “Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer”. Matt can provide advice and support on: building and scaling... View Details

Keywords: Consumer Products & Packaged Goods;#60;#Services

Web

Exploring value-based care: My summer internship with Main Street Health - Recruiting

be tempted to stray from these values at some point and having them continuously in mind can help you avoid pivoting in the wrong strategic direction. Advice for Aspiring Value-Based Care Professionals For students considering a View Details

Career Coach

Elizabeth Miller

Elizabeth enjoys helping others find their purpose and passion in work. Through helping you reflect on the pros and cons of your past roles, Elizabeth can provide valuable advice on identifying a role that will align with your natural... View Details

07 Nov 2005
Research & Ideas

Exit Interview: HBS Dean Kim Clark

basically to rethink education. It's on a roll, and we have an opportunity to make it even better. Q: Any words of advice for your successor? A: First, I'd say fall in love with HBS and embrace its mission and its people—they're what I... View Details

Keywords: by HBS Alumni Bulletin Staff

08 Jul 2015
What Do You Think?

Do Americans Work Too Much and Think About Work Too Little?

recognized Robert E. Downing's advice that we may need to define work before asking the question. For knowledge workers, "it is very difficult to determine when the workers are actually working Maybe we shouldn't be asking about... View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Financial Services

21 Jul 2015
Blog Post

3 Things Women Need to Know About Business School

career building activities. For me personally, the biggest benefits I’ve derived from the WSA have been social; I’ve loved meeting highly intelligent, fun, friendly women who share similar career ambitions.... View Details

Career Coach

Matt Wood

Matt is excited to help students drive change within social enterprise, impact investing, and consulting. Matt can provide advice on how to navigate social impact recruiting, how to craft an effective narrative/pitch, and how to approach... View Details

24 Apr 2014
News

A founding father of Silicon Valley venture capital guides entrepreneurs

Throughout his long career as a venture capitalist, Franklin “Pitch” Johnson (MBA 1952) has worked primarily in the biotech industry, earning a reputation as a thoughtful investor, trusted adviser, and generous philanthropist. In 1962,... View Details

04 Jan 2021
Blog Post

The First Alumni of the MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences Program

information on their backgrounds and their career aspirations in addition to their resumes. The resume book sparks conversations between students and alumni of similar backgrounds or interest areas and can act as a supplement to more... View Details

17 Apr 2006
Research & Ideas

Resisting the Seductions of Success

In his novel I Come as a Thief, Louis Auchincloss introduces us to Tony Lowder, a lawyer in his early forties. Tony and his wife have two children. He works for the New York office of the Securities and Exchange Commission, but his job is just a resting spot. Tony has... View Details

Keywords: by Joseph L. Badaracco Jr.; Entertainment & Recreation; Information; Publishing

Profile

Yi-An Huang

What was the best advice you received? The career coaching at HBS is great. One of the most helpful things my coaches taught me is that you can think of your career in two... View Details

Keywords: Health Care

05 Dec 2019
Blog Post

Addressing Unmet Needs in Health Care Using an MBA

in this $3.2T sector are endless. We recently got the opportunity to chat with Rajit Kamal (MBA 2005), who is the Vice President & Global Franchise Leader for Knees at Johnson & Johnson (J&J), and learn more about his career... View Details

Publications