Career Journey

Our experts know the ins and outs of breaking into or advancing in dozens of key industries. Students can dive deep into the areas that interest them most and put our knowledge to use in their career search.

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Navigating your career journey

The Career & Professional Development (CPD) team at HBS helps students realize their unique career visions.

Whether one knows exactly what they want to do or are still exploring possibilities, CPD is there to guide each student every step of the way with personalized career tools and resources.

HBS is not a final destination, but a transformative experience that won’t end after graduation, and CPD is dedicated to helping set students up for lifelong career success and fulfillment.

The Harvard Business School campus was designed with the belief that daily interactions increase the potential for learning.
  • Your Personalized Experience

    From establishing long-term career goals to updating your resume, we’re here to help students through each step of the career search journey.

  • Career Tools & Resources

    Students gain the tools they need for their internship and full-time search, as well as an in-depth library of resources surrounding ones professional development.

There’s such an array of resources and types of people at CPD that it’s just a matter of finding the right kind of person for you.

John Guzek

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    Matt Hartsog

    Matt Hartsog’s (MS/MBA 2023) passion for entrepreneurship led him on a journey of self-discovery to figure out where he truly wanted to take his career.

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    Stéphanie Joseph

    Stéphanie Joseph (MBA 2023) talks about the experiences that led her to pursue a career in fintech in emerging markets, and how she used data from CPD’s 12twenty to feel supported in negotiating her post-HBS role.

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    Mariah Cushman

    Mariah Cushman (MS/MBA 2023) shares her experience building a partnership with her primary career coach, and how she leveraged 12twenty in her job search.

Career Statistics

Summer experiences and post-HBS career paths are top of mind for many of our students, and understanding the career choices of recent HBS students can provide helpful context.

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