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Attending Harvard Business School as an active-duty service member has been an immensely enriching experience, blending my military background with a dynamic academic environment. The school's emphasis on leadership and diverse perspectives has allowed me to leverage my military skills while gaining invaluable insights from classmates with varied professional backgrounds. The collaborative and inclusive nature of the HBS community has been instrumental in expanding my worldview and honing my ability to serve with impact. Harvard Business School has not only equipped me with a robust business education but has also served as an incubator for personal and professional growth, reaffirming the belief that diverse experiences are a cornerstone of effective leadership. [...]
If you choose to pursue a career in business, I can guarantee that you will experience moments that will test you as never before. At times like those, what quality will you need more than any other? I believe that quality is courage. [...]
When I matriculated at HBS, on top of my worries about my qualifications (or lack thereof), I wasn’t sure what industry/sector I wanted to pursue for a summer internship. After some research and reflection, I focused on manufacturing. I was an aerospace systems and standards engineer prior to HBS, and I thought the manufacturing sector would provide me with opportunities to combine my technical skills with the business skills I was acquiring at HBS. [...]
Hillary Mann is a Corporate Relations Director in the Career and Professional Development Office covering Consumer Products, Retail & Luxury Goods, Hospitality, Agribusiness, and Sustainability. She enjoys helping students and alumni realize and achieve their career aspirations. [...]
In October 2022 I joined Spotify as a Senior Product Manager leading a team that introduces younger audiences to our products through fun and interactive experiences. My friends and MBA classmates know how passionate I am about music and this role is nothing short of a dream job for me. In reflecting on my professional journey to get to this point, I wanted to share four pieces of advice for future MBA students: [...]
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