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. [...]

While it may seem counterintuitive to spend time in recruiting talking about opportunities students can pursue after working at your company, this has proven to be a highly effective way for banks to attract top talent and set themselves apart. [...]