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How Coaching Can Help You - Alumni

committed to helping alumni realize their unique career visions. They are trained to assist HBS alumni with all aspects of the career development process including: Self-assessment and career vision Developing job search strategies Resume... View Details

September 2008 (Revised October 2008)
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Shareholder Activists at Friendly Ice Cream (A2)

By: V.G. Narayanan, Fabrizio Ferri and James Weber

The A1 and A2 versions of the “Shareholder Activists at Friendly Ice Cream (A)” split the original A case into two parts. The A1 case ends as activists Sardar Biglari and Phil Cooley prepare to meet with CEO Don Smith at Friendly's headquarters in September 2006. The... View Details

Keywords: Investment Activism; Business and Shareholder Relations; Governing and Advisory Boards; Conflict and Resolution; Lawsuits and Litigation; Business or Company Management; Food and Beverage Industry; United States

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30 Apr 2021
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Why Anger Makes a Wrongly Accused Person Look Guilty

accuses you of padding your resume or switching your sales numbers, although it’s totally valid to feel anger, it’s not a good idea to express it.” DeCelles adds, “When being accused, we know from other research that it is good to... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

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Hire Talent

Hire Talent Hire Talent Work With Us to Meet Your Hiring Goals Discover HBS talent, engage and recruit current students and alumni, view employment statistics and gain recruiting insights and advice. Post Jobs and Access Resumes Promote... View Details

15 Mar 2024
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Let's Talk: Why It's Time to Stop Avoiding Taboo Topics at Work

even if the other person goes there. Ask, “Why do you feel this way?” instead of trying to sort who’s right and wrong. Hit pause. Ideally, before the conversation gets too heated, take a breath and suggest resuming the talk at another... View Details

Keywords: by Avery Forman

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Program Details - Doctoral

Professional Development Series. Fellows are expected to attend and participate in academic presentations by HBS faculty and doctoral students, along with professional development workshops with topics such as public speaking and presentation skills, View Details

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Finding Job Opportunities - Alumni

being contacted by recruiters, take a few minutes to learn why uploading your resume to the Alumni Resume Book a great way to connect with organizations. ExecThread ExecThread is the largest aggregator of... View Details

03 Oct 2022
Research & Ideas

Why a Failed Startup Might Be Good for Your Career After All

Measuring success from 5 million resumes The researchers focused on entrepreneurs backed by venture capitalists, but they faced a challenge right off the bat. How do you measure success for job holders in different roles in industries as... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

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Standards of Conduct - Recruiting

the following recruiting standards of conduct to provide the foundation for a fair and ethical recruiting process. By using the HBS recruiting platform 12twenty to post jobs, host events, or access resume databases, you are considered a... View Details

24 Jul 2023
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Part-Time Employees Want More Hours. Can Companies Tap This ‘Hidden’ Talent Pool?

examined roughly 1,500 part-time workers who indicated that, if circumstances were different, they would prefer to work more hours. 22 percent of respondents said gaps in resumes prevented them from finding work. 28 percent cited years of... View Details

Keywords: by Kara Baskin

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Leverage LinkedIn - Alumni

Social networks have given us the ability to connect with almost anyone in the blink of an eye, making it much easier to expand, nurture and maintain our relationships. Learn how your fellow alumni stay up-to-date with their networks. VMock for View Details

23 Jun 2023
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HBS Application Tips from MBA Admissions

your HBS application. Resume “Keep the format simple, easy to read, with clearly labeled dates and locations.” View Video Recommendations “It’s fine to share with your recommenders drafts of your application or essay, and even discuss... View Details

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Becoming a Board Member - Alumni

HBS Alumni Resume Book who have relevant board experience Identify and contact executive search firms (see list below) Increase Your Visibility Sell yourself as an expert - get published, get quoted, give speeches, serve on panels, etc.... View Details

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Generative AI - Alumni

your job search. Using GenAI to Write Cover Letters and Resumes One of the most time-consuming aspects of job searching is tailoring your cover letter and resume to each role you apply to, and yet doing so... View Details

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Recruiting Calendars - Recruiting

Full-time job postings visible 2nd Year Recruiting Aug 2025 + – 11 Aug Internship postings visible 1st Year Recruiting 25 Aug Term I begins 1st Year Academic 26 Aug Resume Database released for Class of 2026 2nd Year Recruiting Sep 2025 +... View Details

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HBS - The year in Review

the world. The pandemic necessitated a complete pause in 2020 and 2021. In 2022, FGI resumed in 15 locations in the United States, and in 2023, more than 1,000 students traveled to 15 global locations to work with project partners on new... View Details

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Resources for New Alumni - Alumni

have access to job postings via 12twenty. On-Demand Resources Access online platforms to prepare for interviews, refresh foundational skills, and more. Resume Database Include your resume in the Alumni View Details

Portrait Project

Alan Xie

I revised my first resume at age nine. Red ballpoint pen in hand, I was my parents’ editor of last resort — delighted to mark up misplaced modifiers, oblivious to the quiet tragedy of fifteen years’ English practice rendered inadequate.... View Details

30 Mar 2021
Research & Ideas

Commuting Hurts Productivity and Your Best Talent Suffers Most

and Blue Cross Blue Shield are in no hurry to resume in-person work, for instance, and Dell Technologies says 60 percent of its employees will continue to work remotely. Twitter also announced in May 2020 that its workers can choose to... View Details

Keywords: by Lane Lambert

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Interviewing - Alumni

calculator, resume and cover letter, job description, company research, personal calendar, water. Prepare your notes. Write down your key selling points, accomplishments, specific examples, and questions for the recruiter. Practice.... View Details

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