Alumni

Careers

Resources for New Alumni

Career & Professional Development (CPD) continues to offer a breadth of support for your career development as an HBS Alumnus, whether you are seeking coaching, career management resources, or conducting a job search. These resources are available through the Alumni Careers site.

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Stay Connected

Alumni Clubs
There are more than 100 alumni clubs, associations, and affiliates around the world, both geographic and affinity based. Learn more about clubs, how to join them, and upcoming club events. Learn more.

Alumni Directory
Leverage the Alumni Directory to connect with fellow alumni by name, class, company, and position. Find other alumni near you, identify HBS graduates who share your interests, and much more. The Directory requires HBS credentials and is password protected.

Social Media
Follow the CPD Instagram account, which highlights student and alumni career stories, our programming and the team's global outreach. There are also HBS Alumni social media accounts on nearly every platform.

Programs & Webinars
CPD offers timely career programs throughout the year. Listen to industry experts and distinguished alumni who share insights on diverse topics including enhancing your impact on social media, perfecting your pitch, and building a standout resume. Learn more.

Career Search Resources

CPD Website Access
The CPD website that you had access to as a student will be available for 2021 graduates through late August. Note, you will only have access to the CPD site, and not myHBS more broadly. Please use the link above and your HBS login to gain access.

Job Postings
Jobs are posted daily from employers and executive search firms. Alumni postings will be available to you via 12Twenty.

Resume Database
Include your resume in the Alumni Resume Database through 12Twenty. Go to Resume Books >> Select the resume book you would like to be included in >> Click Upload.

Research Tools
Don 't forget about the research tools within 12Twenty. View offer timing, sources and aggregated compensation by industry, function, location and more.

Reciprocity Agreements
CPD has arranged for alumni to subscribe to alumni job listings at Kellogg, Stanford GSB, INSEAD, LBS, and Columbia. The Class of 2021 will be granted access starting on May 30th. Learn more.

Loan Reduction

HBS offers a loan reduction program for Class of 2021 graduates working in the private sector with compensation significantly below the HBS average. Learn more (pdf) about the details of this initiative and how to apply. The post-graduation application deadline is September 20, 2021 for graduates whose job search extends into the summer. See details here.

Additionally, alumni can apply to the HBS Social Enterprise Loan Repayment Assistance Program, which is managed by the Social Enterprise Initiative. Note, the deadline for this program is October 1, 2021.

Baker Library Resources

Career research for the Class of 2021 is a top priority for Baker Library. We help alumni with their career research in several ways:

  • Building a targeted list of potential employers by industry, size, and location
  • Creating competitor lists
  • Finding industry overviews and company profiles
  • Gathering articles on trends on a specific industry, topic or subject
  • Identifying biographical information to support networking

After Commencement, your remote access to a selection of Baker Library resources (including Capital IQ, ThomsonOne, Factiva and CB Insights) will extend through August 23, 2021, but our services are available to you throughout your career search. If you have additional questions related to access, please reference this Fast Answer.

Remote Services

Ask a question or contact expert researchers to schedule a career research consultation (phone or Zoom) at infoservices@hbs.edu or 617-495-6040.

In-Person Services

HBS alumni have free lifetime physical access to the Stamps Reading Room to use resources not available remotely. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the reading room is currently closed to alumni. Before visiting, please contact us.

eBaker

After your remote access to Baker Library resources ends, as HBS alumni you will have free remote access to select business information databases and significant discounts on a few others through eBaker.

Some of the databases on eBaker include:

Visit Baker Library for Alumni for more information.

From the Career Blog 

“ It's no secret that your resume is critical to landing the job you deserve. You need to ensure it reflects your messaging and distinguishes you from the competition. ”
Jill Huggett
CEO & Founder of Bridgepath Career Advisors, LLC and HBS Career Coach
Read Post: Build a Resume that Stands Above the Competition
“ It's no secret that your resume is critical to landing the job you deserve. You need to ensure it reflects your messaging and distinguishes you from the competition. ”
Jill Huggett
CEO & Founder of Bridgepath Career Advisors, LLC and HBS Career Coach
Read Post: Build a Resume that Stands Above the Competition
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