HBS student interest in retail remains steady, with approximately 3% of the class joining the industry full time. This dedicated group of students has a passion for the dynamic retail space across different segments including luxury, specialty, and mass market brands. [...]

A new year provides an opportunity to set your vision for the future. Reflecting back on this past year is a great way to move forward. To help you achieve this goal, HBS encourages you to put a positive spin on "Hindsight is 2020" as you look ahead and set your 2020 recruiting vision. [...]

HBS student interest in Private Equity remains high. Learn more about student interest, effective recruiting strategies, and best practices from HBS staff dedicated to your industry. [...]

For some, the job at the startup they had targeted never materialized, or the “dream job” they had secured for an internship did not prove to be what they expected. For others, their searches involved a greater level of complexity, perhaps because of specific location requirements or partner concerns. Some students want to focus on culture and work environment, and found waiting until they no longer had competing academic and job search priorities enabled them to meet with companies in person to find that right fit. [...]

For Consumer Products companies interested in hiring HBS students for internships or full-time roles, Lauren and Katja stress the importance of connecting with the Career & Professional Development office for referrals. “The connection with our office has been an important source of referrals for Consumer Products companies, even for those companies who do not plan to post a position or are not quite ready to recruit” said Lauren. [...]