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Strategies that successful career changers use--and how to make them work for you. Nearly all of us have entertained the notion of changing careers. Feeling...

Direct entry into government remained an uncommon post-HBS path, with only 1-2% of recent classes going directly into the public sector. But, for public-minded...

In December 2018, Kevin Ryan and Wendy Tsu faced an important decision - to finalize the CEO candidate for Truebird, an innovative, automated coffee café...

Supplements the (A) case.

Examines the recruiting process of Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. (BHC), an investment banking firm known for its work with middle market companies. Specifically,...

This note outlines how leading professional service firms operating in China revise their standard hiring practices to fit local challenges and customs....

Details power dynamics that unfold in the firm when one of its best and brightest threatens to leave. It focuses on the dynamics of attracting, hiring,...

Focuses on the new CEO of a growing software firm, the culture he's tried to create, and the need to hire a manager to spearhead a new product division....

Make the connections that will help you succeed--and advance faster. Networking doesn't stop once you've landed the job. Building a high-quality, diverse...

MBA student Monroe Davies is asked by a potential employer to determine his own compensation package. This case follows Jim Hummer, President and CEO...

Bubble was a software company in the low-code/no-code market, making tools that allowed users without traditional programming backgrounds or technical...

The nature of work is changing-and it is changing rapidly. Few days go by without industry giants such as Amazon and AT&T announcing plans to invest billions...

This technical note introduces dynamic programming (DP), a powerful tool for finding optimal solutions to complex problems that involve a concatenation...

Networking doesn't stop once you've landed the job. Building a high-quality, diverse network is key to learning and growth, influencing others, and launching...

This case is used in Darden's "Digital Marketing" course elective. It explores the experience of a niche search firm whose founder attributed her ability...

This case introduces Aaron Johnson, a formerly at-risk youth who spent three years in prison, and who now faces many daunting tasks related to building...

GoDaddy had long been known for polarizing television commercials that were focused on generating attention and buzz-CNBC called its brand "synonymous...

Land the job of your dreams. You're ready to take the next step in your career. But securing the right role can take a lot of work, time, and energy....

Mei-Ling Liu has come a long way from her humble beginnings in a small town on the coast of Taiwan. She is in New York City to interview for an assistant...

You need at least three people who can speak credibly about you and your work.

How to assess your fit, find the right company, and make the leap

The more flexible you are, the more likely you’ll find a good fit.

Supplement for Case SM318A

Ferrari depends on a creative workforce to build its gorgeous cars. Companies can take a lesson from its unique approach to inspiring employees.

Strategies that successful career changers use--and how to make them work for you. Nearly all of us have entertained the notion of changing careers. Feeling...

The challenges you've faced in the service industry have helped you build valuable skills - you're more than qualified.

Direct entry into government remained an uncommon post-HBS path, with only 1-2% of recent classes going directly into the public sector. But, for public-minded...

Silence doesn’t necessarily mean rejection.

This interview offers a deeper look inside Dell's highly publicized success and offers managers a model of how traditional relationships in a value chain...