Alumni Recruiting

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2013 HBS Recruiters' Conference

Registration

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*This conference is open to human resources and/or hiring managers who are hiring for positions within their own organization and that meet the following criteria:
• Senior-level positions requiring an MBA
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience
• Salary range beginning at $70,000+
• Organizations that have posted jobs with HBS within the past year

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Schedule of Events

All information below is subject to change.

TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception | Location: Russell House Tavern

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Registration and Continental Breakfast | Hawes 2nd Floor Lounge

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | HBS Alumni Recruiting Pathways | Hawes 202

»Hear from the Alumni Career & Professional Development team to learn how to partner with the School to meet your hiring needs.

9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Recruiting & LinkedIn: A Deeper Look | Hawes 202
John Hill, Higher Education Evangelist, LinkedIn
»Hear more about the latest tools on LinkedIn available to recruiters from one of LinkedIn's own.

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Coffee Break | Hawes 2nd Floor Lounge

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Building a Magnetic Culture: How to Attract and Retain Top Talent | Hawes 202
Kevin Sheridan, MBA 1988, Chief Engagement Officer, Kevin Sheridan, LLC, and Author of Building a Magnetic Culture
»Kevin Sheridan illuminates how to build and sustain a highly-productive and motivated team, leading to better business outcomes for the organization. He also provides great advice to remote workers, helping them stay connected, be the best, and the most engaged in their jobs.

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Networking Lunch | Assigned Room Locations

1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Indispensable: When Leaders Really Matter | Hawes 202

Gautam Mukunda, Assistant Professor in the Organizational Behavior Unit of Harvard Business School
» Gautam Mukunda offers an enticingly fresh look at how and when individual leaders really can make a difference. By identifying and analyzing the hidden patterns of their careers, and by exploring the systems that place these leaders in positions of power, Professor Mukunda sheds new light on how we may be able to identify the best leaders and what lessons we can learn, from both the process and the result.

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | The War on Talent: Recruiter Roundtable & Discussion | Hawes 202

4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | Closing Remarks | Hawes 202

4:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Harvard Innovation Lab Tour, Batten Hall | Hawes Lobby

The Harvard innovation lab is a new and innovative initiative that fosters team-based and entrepreneurial activities and deepens interactions among Harvard students, faculty, entrepreneurs, and members of the Allston and Greater Boston community.

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | U.S. Competitiveness: Paths Forward* | Burden Auditorium

At the HBS U.S. Competitiveness events, we'll explore a range of commitments business leaders could take, from improving the skills of U.S. workers through an apprentice program to increasing the amount of local sourcing, or bolstering regional strength by joining a cluster competitiveness initiative.

*As an attendee of the 2013 Recruiters' Conference, you are invited to stay for this exclusive event.

Hotel Information

We have reserved a room block at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston. Reservations must be made directly with the Hotel Room Reservation Department by calling their toll-free number 1-800-222-TREE(8733) and referencing the group name "HBS Recruiters Conference" by April 23rd.

Who are you looking for?

A recent MBA graduate

In the last ten years, 8,759 alumni have graduated from HBS, and have between 5 and 15 years of professional experience. The Alumni Job Board is a popular resource for recent grads and serves more than 20,000 unique searches each month.

A senior level manager or executive

One third of HBS alumni hold top positions as C-level executives and 45% are part of senior management. Tap the ranks of seasoned HBS alumni providing strong, innovative leadership to companies worldwide to benefit your organization.

A part or full time time consultant

A growing number of HBS alumni are interested in pursuing flexible work arrangements. Find HBS Alumni for special projects, part-time assignments or interim executive positions across multiple industries and functions.

A candidate for your board of directors

Numerous HBS alumni serve on the Boards of public, private and non-profit organizations. If you are looking for a board member, learn how you can search for HBS alumni who match your director criteria.

Alumni Resume Database — New!

The Alumni Resume Database allows you to search more than 1300 HBS alumni resumes, by a variety of criteria, to fill your key management positions. For information about how to access the Alumni Resume Database, click here.