MBA

Career Resources

MBA Career & Professional Development supports students by helping them define their career vision and equipping them with the tools and knowledge they need to achieve success. From self-assessment to lifelong networking, we work with you to realize your leadership potential. Through a variety of tools, workshops, events, and other resources, we help you discover the career path best suited to your personal fulfillment and to your contribution to the greater good.

Our career resources include:

• Career development programs and workshops
• Online Career Hub and HBS Intranet
• Baker Library | Bloomberg Center career resources
• Connect with HBS Alumni Advisors

Career development programs and workshops

In addition to customized individual career coaching, MBA Career & Professional Development has designed a comprehensive program to help students discern and achieve their career goals. We offer workshops and events to develop students' skills in areas such as networking, interviewing, resumé and cover letter writing, and negotiations. We also coordinate speakers and panels to increase students' knowledge in specific industries and functions. You can expand your career path beyond the campus by participating in a variety of treks and Immersion Experiences. Additionally, many HBS student clubs offer career-related events such as conferences and career fairs.

“The vast array of HBS resources has meant access—access to the finest professors, access to the unique perspectives of such a diverse student population, and access to numerous opportunities previously unimaginable.”

Robert Gannett MBA '08

Online Career Hub and HBS Intranet

Once admitted, you will have access to the HBS Intranet that connects you to colleagues, course work, and career resources. With a click of the mouse, you can access a wealth of information: lists of HBS recruiting partners; recent articles in major newspapers and magazines about target firms; information on alumni and fellow students who have experience in areas or companies of interest. Students can also view and apply for job opportunities, schedule interviews, sign-up for programs and coaching online through the MBA Career Hub. In addition, MBA Career & Professional Development has a team dedicated to cultivating company relationships and job opportunities based on student preferences and feedback.

Baker Library | Bloomberg Center Career Resources

Baker Library|Bloomberg Center's career-focused librarians help students research industries, specific companies, and job search pathways. The Baker Library | Bloomberg Center website complements the librarians' activities with a powerful research tool that provides remote access to an array of databases and research resources. To help you find information on companies, industries, and business trends, the library's staff offers individualized instruction on using the many available tools.

Connect with HBS Alumni Advisors

As an HBS MBA student you're connected to nearly 70,000 alumni in 150 countries. More than 40,000 of our alumni have made themselves available to current students to help them explore career opportunities. Through a collection of profiles, articles, and video clips, we can introduce you to several of our alumni—and the extraordinary possibilities opened up by the HBS experience: HBS Entrepreneurs and Alumni Achievement Award Winners.