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                                                                                                                                          Networking Events

                                                                                                                                          Post your event on our recruiting platform 12twenty to effectively connect with HBS students and build brand awareness. Successful events prioritize a meaningful conversation around company values, opportunities, and career paths.

                                                                                                                                          Use the resume books and student clubs to find interested students. Email club leaders to market events via newsletters or group chats. Some clubs may require yearly sponsorship to host events, participate in conferences, and advertise job postings, events, and more.

                                                                                                                                          All events must be approved by HBS Career & Professional Development.

                                                                                                                                          On-Campus Logistics Details

                                                                                                                                          Coffee Chats 

                                                                                                                                          Coffee Chat is a common recruiting term for 1:1 or small group conversations that allow for high-level engagement between the organization and participating students. Coffee isn’t provided, and there’s no expectation for employers to bring it.

                                                                                                                                          • Brief introduction followed by interactive discussion and Q&A
                                                                                                                                          • Up to 8 students per timeslot
                                                                                                                                          • May select 20, 30, or 45-minute timeslots
                                                                                                                                          • Option for consecutive timeslots (example: 4:00-6:00pm with four 30-minute timeslots, up to 8 students per timeslot)

                                                                                                                                          Event Times

                                                                                                                                          Class Year

                                                                                                                                          First Year

                                                                                                                                          Second Year

                                                                                                                                          On-Campus/Virtual

                                                                                                                                          3:30–9:00pm ET

                                                                                                                                          9:00am–9:00pm ET

                                                                                                                                          Off-Campus

                                                                                                                                          5:30–9:00pm ET

                                                                                                                                          5:30–9:00pm ET

                                                                                                                                          Locations

                                                                                                                                          • On-Campus: 6–10-person conference room
                                                                                                                                          • Virtually: Software of your choice
                                                                                                                                          • Off-Campus: Venue of your choice (you manage logistics)

                                                                                                                                          Signup Options

                                                                                                                                          • Open Signups: Open to all HBS students via 12twenty or external link
                                                                                                                                          • By Invitation: Invite selected students directly

                                                                                                                                          Presentations 

                                                                                                                                          This event format may be suitable for organizations that typically attract a large number of students and prefer a single time slot.

                                                                                                                                          • Brief introduction followed by interactive discussion and Q&A
                                                                                                                                          • Unlimited number of students
                                                                                                                                          • 45-minute afternoon timeslot or 90-minute evening timeslot

                                                                                                                                          Event Times (Both Class Years)

                                                                                                                                          Format

                                                                                                                                          On-Campus

                                                                                                                                          Off-Campus

                                                                                                                                          Virtual

                                                                                                                                          Timeslots

                                                                                                                                          3:30pm or 4:30pm ET

                                                                                                                                          5:30pm or 7:30pm ET

                                                                                                                                          3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm, or 7:30pm ET

                                                                                                                                          Locations

                                                                                                                                          • On-Campus: 90-person classroom
                                                                                                                                          • Virtually: Software of your choice
                                                                                                                                          • Off-Campus: Venue of your choice (you manage logistics)

                                                                                                                                          Signup Options

                                                                                                                                          • Open Signups: Open to all HBS students via 12twenty or external link
                                                                                                                                          • By Invitation: Invite selected students directly

                                                                                                                                          Multi-School Webinars 

                                                                                                                                          Our office will post multi-school webinars on the HBS recruiting platform 12twenty if they do not conflict with classes. We encourage companies to record webinars to make them available to all students.

                                                                                                                                          Off-Campus Receptions & Dinners 

                                                                                                                                          Companies must manage all logistics but have the option to utilize the HBS recruiting platform 12twenty for signups. Events can start at 5:30pm or 7:30pm ET and be no longer than 90 minutes.

                                                                                                                                          Recruiting Standards of Conduct & Dates 

                                                                                                                                          By hosting an event publicized through our office, you agree to the HBS Recruiting Standards of Conduct. Visit our Recruiting Calendar for important dates.

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