career advice - Publications - Faculty & Research

29 Mar 2019
Blog Post

SEI25 Series: Misan Rewane, MBA 2013, CEO WAVE

playing field for all young people to access the skills and opportunity to become what they imagine. What advice would you give to other alumni or students interested in pursuing a career in the social... View Details

Profile

David Soled

Coming from Los Angeles, I arrived on campus with a nice tan, confidence, and the belief I had accomplished a fair amount of what I wanted to achieve in my career so far. While my tan might have disappeared after my first Boston winter,... View Details

15 Aug 2019
Blog Post

Stan Chang: “A Guided Experience into the World of Entrepreneurship”

particular industry, he saw his internship as a gateway to entrepreneurship. “Microsoft was immense,” he says. “I wanted to work at a smaller company.” While following the social media account of HBS’ Career & Professional Development... View Details

Keywords: Technology; Entrepreneurship

27 Apr 2015
Blog Post

2+2: Building on Business Basics at HBS

my intern peers and work colleagues; many had gone to HBS, and a few of the interns were applying to 2+2. This convinced me that HBS could be a really good career fit, and that I should take the time to apply.What was your undergraduate... View Details

29 Oct 2019
Blog Post

Merging the Worlds of Finance, Investing, and Environmental Impact

because our values aligned. Do you have any advice for how students can best familiarize themselves with different career areas and job functions in the clean energy space? Being actively involved in the... View Details

12 Feb 2025
Blog Post

How Risk Can Be the Key to a Sustainable Future with Sophie Levin (MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences 2022

doing their best with the resources available to them, while the frameworks provided a solid foundation in finance, strategy, and marketing. I've used concepts like "jobs to be done" and "willingness to pay" in every role since graduating. What View Details

15 Feb 2016
Blog Post

Coming to HBS with a Non-Finance Background

place for those without a finance background. Charlotte just finished up her first semester at HBS, so we decided to see what advice she could offer to applicants with similar concerns. What advice would... View Details

10 Mar 2021
News

New Releases: Alumni and Faculty Books, Podcasts

companies in South Africa and abroad, and sheds a light on the harsh realities of corporate environments. Drawing on her years of experience and research, the author argues that many young Black professionals struggle early on in their View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley; Publishing Industries (except Internet); Information

17 Dec 2015
News

A Bridge to the Future

much one can, or should, plan out a career, and they shared concerns about the challenges they would face. Students took advantage of sessions designed to help them navigate specific sectors and to introduce them to lifelong career... View Details

26 Mar 2019
Blog Post

SEI25 Series: Misan Rewane, MBA 2013, CEO, WAVE

to become what they imagine. What advice would you give to other alumni or students interested in pursuing a career in the social sector? Go for it! What worked for me was: Analyzing the worst case scenario... View Details

Keywords: Nonprofit / Government; Entrepreneurship

Profile

Rohan Gopaldas

your education." As a way to integrate hospitality and education — and on the advice of his grandmother, who suggested that Rohan's gregarious personality would make him a "good diplomat or hotel manager" — Rohan attended... View Details

02 Feb 2016
Blog Post

A Summer Internship in General Management

previously. How did you go about securing your summer internship? I first learned about the General Mills internship at a company presentation during a career day in October. I signed up for additional coffee chats offered by the company... View Details

Keywords: Consumer Products / Retail

06 Oct 2021
Blog Post

Latinx Women in the Spotlight: Amy Hernandez Turcios (MBA 2020)

what “finance” was, let alone “investment banking.” As a first-gen student I learned from my surroundings, figured out how to navigate the wild Wall Street recruiting process, and started my career as an investment banking analyst after... View Details

08 Nov 2019
Blog Post

Staying Connected to the Harvard Veterans Community After HBS

during an on-campus visit before I applied, and I also connected with HBS's Armed Forces Alumni Association (AFAA) through their club web page. Through the page, I was able to speak directly with AFAA Veterans for admissions advice and... View Details

01 Oct 1998
News

Value Added

the firm's culture as well as to nurture its leadership by overseeing career development and appointing the heads of our offices and practice groups." Looking ahead, Gupta observes that despite the current wave of megamergers, "We believe... View Details

Keywords: James E. Aisner

11 Dec 2020
Research & Ideas

Economic Jitters Push Pandemic Job Seekers to Big Companies, Not Startups

change,” he says. “So changes in behavior were driven mostly by changing beliefs or changing expectations of the job seekers.” Using cash to weather a talent drought So, what’s a job seeker with dreams of working for a startup to do? Bernstein offers the View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne

08 Dec 2020
Blog Post

2+2 Where Are They Now Spotlight: Brooke Carter (MBA 2019)

other environments where you present and defend your ideas daily in front of 90 people. How long was your deferral (2, 3, or 4 years)? My deferral was 2 years. I considered deferring longer, but I felt like I was at a natural point in my View Details

11 Feb 2021
Blog Post

2+2 Where Are They Now Spotlight: Ali Evans (MBA 2019)

employees through this difficult time. What advice do you have for prospects considering the 2+2 program? Think deeply about why you want to be a leader before applying and then go for it! Working for a few years and then getting an... View Details

01 Dec 2015
News

How Do I Get Your Job?

slot in the slate? Maybe. It comes back to the curation aspect of this business. It’s very different from the search engine method of figuring out what’s worth watching. MB: Any advice for students or alumni considering a View Details

15 Jun 2021
News

June 2021 Books and Podcasts

move forward. The Dad Advice Project: Words of Wisdom from Guys Who Love Being Dads By Craig Kessler (MBA 2014) Savio Republic In early 2019, while in search of parenting advice, father of three young boys and author Craig Kessler asked a... View Details