Cyril Straughn-Turner (MBA 2022) landed a seat in the Invesco US office, an exercise in dedication, continuing education, networking, and pitching his skills. A former management consultant, Straughn-Turner is a career switcher and was eager to leverage his skills in a new industry. Like Invesco US, your organization can benefit from career switcher talent from HBS, and there are key elements that will make you successful in your efforts. [...]

We have found that partnering with the HBS Real Estate Club for on-campus information sessions and presentations ahead of first-round interviews has proven both mutually beneficial and successful. Generally led by one of our HBS alum team members, these in-person opportunities allow us to share our recent projects, company history, and a day-to-day look at our firm. It also is a great opportunity for us to network with potential candidates for both intern and full-time opportunities ahead of first-round interviews. In addition, we also launch a recruiting microsite each fall to give MBA recruits a better idea of our company culture, current project mix, and firm history. [...]

Why I Love My Job is a series of interviews with HBS students and alumni on what drives their satisfaction at work. [...]