The last time I was an intern was nearly 10 years ago, when I was an undergrad working in New York for a magazine and banking about $10 an hour. Now as an MBA student, I’m getting the unusual chance to reincarnate as a summer intern again, and to figure out how to make the most of what can be an excellent experience to learn and try something new. [...]

Starting business school meant a lot of “first time” experiences to me: First time living abroad (not to mention moving out of my parents’ house), first time going to school in English, and, of course, first time trying to navigate the U.S. job market. I have to be honest; having to be actively looking for a job during eight out of the nine months of the first academic year was not particularly pleasant or stress-free. Nevertheless, my recruiting process was exactly what I needed (pain and all) to discover myself and land the perfect internship. [...]

Not sure how to connect with more students? Add Student Clubs to your recruiting efforts. [...]

Students are accepting offers on the West Coast at a growing rate. Last year 14% of the class of 2014 accepted full-time offers in the Bay Area, and 18% of the class of 2014 accepted summer internships there. [...]

Why hire a career switching MBA? They deliver results, and will excel on your team. Hiring a "Career Switcher" infuses new energy into the group. Many MBA students come to HBS to make such a switch, and to follow their passion. These students bring strong track records of achievement, transferable skills, and are driven to be strong candidate in their target field. [...]