Career Tools & Resources

Harvard Business School (HBS) Career & Professional Development (CPD) works to provide varied resources tailored to each individual's need. With our help, students will not only have the tools they need for both their internship and full-time search, but also an array of resources geared toward their professional development post-HBS.

A Dedicated Team

CPD is committed to helping both students and alumni realize their unique career visions. With more than 30 career education professionals on the team, we work together to not only guide students and alumni through their career journey, but also provide valuable programming for both students and alumni and create valuable employer relationships for the HBS network.

Coaching & Advising

We know that every student’s career journey is unique. That’s why we offer 1:1 support from trained Career Coaches and Student Advisors who can help guide students through the career search process from beginning to end.

Company Connections

CPD partners with more than 1,140 companies each year to host events, post jobs, and conduct interviews. Both students and alumni have access to our exclusive database, where they can search for companies, contacts, and job postings by industry, location, and function. They can also make company connections through the various student-led clubs, which network with organizations.

Focused Job Search

In a student's second year, they will work closely with their career coach to continue to adjust based on their summer experience. Whether it means readjusting their job search or revisiting their self-assessments post-internship, their coach will guide them through their search. No matter what their path looks like, they will have access to on-campus interviews, networking events and negotiation resources to help them toward their next step.

Entrepreneurship Opportunities

Explore the world of entrepreneurship with unique programming and opportunities, including the Rock Summer Fellows program and the HBS New Venture Competition. You'll have access to world-class centers for entrepreneurship at both the Rock Center and the Harvard Innovation Lab.

Global Opportunity Fellowship

(GO: AFRICA)

HBS supports graduating students and recent alumni who are making a different working in Africa. The GO Fellowship is awarded to a limited number of students/recent graduates who accept a full-time, post-HBS job in Africa, or are a founder of a new venture in Africa.

HBS Recruiting Platform

The HBS recruiting platform 12twenty makes it easy for students to connect with employers looking to hire and fellow students and alumni looking to network.

Industry Insights

Curious about an industry and want to explore further before applying to internships? We offer career development and job search guidance tailored to specific industries. We host more than 150 programs throughout the year, including industry education events and opportunities to learn about the hundreds of companies that come to campus.

International Student Resources

CPD provides tools and resources specifically for international students, including interview tips, research tools for international roles, resume tips for international positions, work authorization support, and more.

Loan Reduction

HBS offers a loan reduction program for graduates working in the private sector with compensation significantly below the HBS average. Additionally, alumni can apply to the HBS Social Enterprise Loan Repayment Assistance Program, which is managed by the Social Enterprise Initiative. These efforts are part of the larger financial aid offerings.

Online Learning Platforms

Our programs and resources aren't just available to students during their time at HBS. From the moment students arrive on campus to wherever they go after graduation, they will have access to thousands of job postings, videos and career education resources tailored to their individual needs.

Summer Experience Search Support

In addition to industry education, students also receive 1:1 support throughout the more “tactical” elements of their summer experience search—including resume and LinkedIn prep, interview practice, and guidance on negotiations.

Student Fellowships

HBS supports diverse career paths through internship funding, loan assistance and alumni fellowships. Each summer, hundreds of students complete internships at HBS through our Summer Fellows Program and each year, HBS graduates are offered high-impact opportunities in both the public and nonprofit sector as Leadership Fellows.

The Alumni Network

At HBS, students will be able to connect with more than 86,000 HBS alumni throughout their career. They can also connect with fellow HBS alumni through various Alumni clubs based around the world.