Recruiting

In 2020, some of our most popular articles reflect the challenges faced throughout the business world and beyond, both before and during COVID-19. This year has tested our abilities to change and adapt, and to rally together to enact meaningful change in society. [...]

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Targeting and connecting with students specifically interested in consumer goods marketing has been important for us. As a result, we have tapped into the various student groups, such as the Marketing Club, and have developed relationships with the industry contacts within Career & Professional Development. [...]

Hilton has always had an interest in recruiting at HBS, but it was more targeted in the past based on specific roles. This year we launched a structured MBA rotational program where MBAs have an opportunity to work across different functions of the company (e.g. Corporate Strategy, Brand Strategy, Commercial Services, HR, Marketing, etc.) and actively recruited at HBS through Corporate presentations, coffee chats, and on-campus recruiting days. [...]

It is of the utmost importance to be responsive and transparent to candidates about timelines. A recruiter must be a student’s advocate and must possess a thorough understanding of every student’s short and long-term career goals and passions. Alumni presence at recruiting events has proven to be key in allowing students to envision themselves at the company of interest. [...]