Kristen Fitzpatrick (MBA 2003), Managing Director, HBS Career & Professional Development, has been a leader in the career development field for 18 years. In this capacity, she regularly provides support to recruiting partners as they seek to recruit, hire, and retain top talent. One way to do so is to provide strong career development support. To successfully implement effective career development at your organization, Fitzpatrick recommends the following steps and strategies to be shared with your managerial team. [...]

Cyril Straughn-Turner (MBA 2022) landed a seat in the Invesco US office, an exercise in dedication, continuing education, networking, and pitching his skills. A former management consultant, Straughn-Turner is a career switcher and was eager to leverage his skills in a new industry. Like Invesco US, your organization can benefit from career switcher talent from HBS, and there are key elements that will make you successful in your efforts. [...]

Founded in 2020 to address the massive underrepresentation of Black investors in venture capital, private equity, and investment management, the Black Investment Club has grown to over 70 members looking to create meaningful and sustainable changes in the investing industry. [...]

The Club’s mission is two-fold. They intend to provide potential searchers with the network and resources needed to succeed. Moreover, they provide potential searchers with access to resources and workshops that strengthen their profiles and complement their skillsets. [...]

Are your organization’s interview processes inclusive and equitable? Or, are there more opportunities to counter bias in your interviews and welcome in candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences? HBS experts weigh in to help organizations think through the details of their interview process to achieve their recruiting goals and create more diverse, welcoming, and successful organizations. [...]