What is your favorite part about working with employers? I get asked a lot of the same questions throughout the day but what I love most about my job is that, in many cases, the answers will be different. There is not one right answer for every recruiter and how they connect with students on campus so much depends on the needs and capabilities of their organization. My job is less about sharing information about the kinds of events that we offer on campus and more about gathering information from the organizations to hear what they need and how I can help them achieve that. There is that great moment, after you’ve learned exactly what an organization is looking to achieve on campus and used your own expertise to help them decide the best way to connect with students, when you hear that a student has landed the job of their dreams and because of it that organization is one step closer to achieving their goals. [...]

Employee orientation programs ought to be less about the company and more about the employee, according to new research by Daniel M. Cable, Francesca Gino, and Bradley R. Staats. The first few minutes of new employee orientation, if done right, can lead to happier and more productive workers and, ultimately, increased customer satisfaction. Unfortunately, a lot of companies do it wrong. [...]

How long have you been working at HBS? I have been at HBS for almost 5 years now. I guess time flies when you are having fun. [...]

Participating in HBS recruiting events builds brand awareness and provides organizations the opportunity to connect with students. Here are 3 reasons why Company Conversations can be an effective recruiting event for you: [...]

How long have you been working at HBS? I have been working in the Career & Professional Development department at HBS for two years. I was working as the Customer Support Specialist before moving into the Recruiting Relations Manager role. In the CSS role I worked with students, alumni, and recruiters. I developed a strong understanding of what our students are looking for, and I am excited to share my knowledge with recruiters. [...]