Participating in company events provides organizations the opportunity to connect with students and build brand awareness. To schedule any of the following events, please review recruiting dates and submit a request via our recruiting platform. All events must be approved by HBS Career & Professional Development, regardless of event type.

RECRUITING PRESENTATIONS

Organizations can host one recruiting presentation per class each academic year to educate students about the company and opportunities that exist for MBA students. Presentations are scheduled with limited industry conflicts.

• Students are looking for:
• Dynamic speaker(s)
• Concise slides (if any)
• Plenty of time for student questions
• Perspective on a "day in the life" - students want to hear what they could expect from a role at your organization
• Opportunities for international students

• Dates: May begin September 5, 2018 for second-year students and October 17, 2018 for first-year students
• Format:
• On-campus: Organizations are provided a large classroom. Presentations last 45 minutes and typically follow a format of 30 minutes of content, followed by 15 minutes of Q & A. Career & Professional Development staff members will take attendance. Catering is not permitted.
• Off-campus: Organizations are responsible for handling all off-campus logistics. Presentations will be approved for 1.5 hours and may begin at 5:30 p.m.

 

Company Conversations provide a platform for organizations to connect on campus with students in an engaging, personal environment. Whether one-on-one or a small group, Company Conversations are an ideal alternative to Company Presentations when you want to maximize your time on campus, but you're not sure if a classroom is the right fit. 

• Students are looking for:
• A conversation, not an interview
• Interaction with someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about the organization (if possible an HBS alum) and can speak to the organization's culture
• Interaction with someone who knows the roles that the organization is hiring for, the day-to-day of those roles, and the growth potential at the organization, and opportunities for international students
• Information about the interview process and what the organization is looking for in a candidate

• Dates: May begin September 5, 2018 for second-year students and October 17, 2018 for first-year students.
• Format: Spangler project rooms seat six to eight people. Timeslots may be 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes in duration. Student scheduling will be coordinated by HBS, through our recruiting platform. Catering is not permitted.

INDUSTRY EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS

Industry Education Presentations are non-recruiting, educational in nature or focused on a specific topic of interest to students. Have an interesting view on a current topic that concerns your industry? This is the place to share with students. Even if you are not looking to hire this year, Industry Education Presentations are an effective way to build your brand on campus. Please note that no recruiting content may be included in the presentation including information about opportunities, hiring timeline etc.  

• Students are looking for:
• Dynamic speaker(s)
• Concise slides (if any)
• Plenty of time for student questions 
• An exciting, current topic related to your industry or company

  

• Student Audience: Must be open to both first and second-year students
• Dates: May begin September 5, 2018
• Format: Organizations are provided a large classroom. Presentations are scheduled for 45 minutes. Catering is not permitted.

TARGETED EVENTS

Targeted events provide an additional opportunity to connect with HBS students about organizational culture, career opportunities, and the recruiting process. 

• Students are looking for:
• Informal one-on-one interactions
• A sense of the company culture
• Perspective on a "day in the life"
• Opportunity for students to ask candid questions

• Dates: May begin September 5, 2018 for second-year students and October 17, 2018 for first-year students.
• Format: Targeted events are invite-only, managed by the company and include receptions, private company conversations, and dinners. All events must be approved by the Career & Professional Development Office.