If you’ve ever had to pick people for your group or team, chances are you asked your friends to recommend people they know. In much the same way, many of the positions available are filled through personal referrals. Networking is making connections—talking with people who can provide you with information, advice, resources, and possible contacts related to your fields of interest. Develop your connections to learn about opportunities beyond campus interviews or what is posted on Crimson Careers.
Could increasing your LinkedIn connections set you apart in the job search process? A new study led by Frank Nagle, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at HBS seems to indicate that this might be the case.
“In today’s high-tech economy, …
If you are a student interested in biotech and medical technology, take note! The International Center for Professional Development SMDP fellowship applications are open! The SMDP is a one year career mentoring program that pairs ethnically diverse students (Bachelors, Masters …
Panelist Perspectives:
Anahita pursued a PhD in Physics with a plan to be in academia, but she discovered consulting and was attracted to the concept of problem solving and working with multiple companies. As an immigrant, she also had a …