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Want to work with The Harvard MBA? Apply now.

The Harvard MBA says:
We interrupt the regularly scheduled programming of this blog for the following announcement: I’m hiring.
In addition to all the other benefits, whomever I hire will get to ask me all the questions they want on a daily basis!  And if you do a good job for me, I’ll write you a heck […]

Is Job Hopping Bad For My Career?

What do you think about the taking of risks in job opportunities by following the career journey no matter where it leads?
I have had numerous positions and never seem to be able to call one my home with the exception of one company from 1981 to 1995.
Since this position I seem to have changed jobs […]

How accurate is “Ahead of the Curve: Two Years at Harvard Business School”?

Great blog. Applying to HBS this year, but read this book and found it entertaining and disturbing at the same time. Your thoughts? http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/article4443213.ece
The Harvard MBA says:
I can’t tell you how many emails/questions/notes I’ve gotten about Philip Broughton’s new book, “Ahead of the Curve: Two Years at Harvard Business School“.
I guess part of running a […]

Are letter grades the reason teens cheat?

This is a guest post from ATHM reader Candida Gazoli.  While it’s a bit off the beaten path from our usual fare, I liked the essay and decided to share it.  Thanks Dida!
“So why did you cheat, Lila?” I asked.  Lila is an A student and a soon-to-be senior at Palo Alto High School.“To get […]

Can you invest in students studying their MBA at Harvard?

Hi Chris, Just wanted to know can you invest in students studying their MBA at Harvard i.e. give them money straight up for them to complete their MBA at Harvard for a percent of the career earnings?
The Harvard MBA says:
The fascinating thing is that I came up with the concept of the “personal IPO” back […]

Can I Afford To Attend HBS?

I am graduating from a Ohio college with Economics and Mathematics as majors.  I am from a very middle class familly from India with very limited financial resources. Presently almost 65% of the cost of my study is from the aid my College has awarded me.
My question is, can I afford HBS with financial aid?
The […]

How do I find a Marketing Strategist position with a company when I have ZERO connections in marketing?

I’m a college graduate (Northwestern 05). Three months ago I shocked everyone around me by quitting my consulting job. I’m still unemployed but I’m thinking of getting a job in social media marketing. I recently launched a blog on on social media and gaming. (atmvp.wordpress.com) It’s fun but I still need to find a job. […]

What is the social life like at HBS?

“I’m thinking of applying to an MBA program at an American University, most notably at Harvard.
I am keen to get a rounded experience of university in the US. What I want to know is what is the social life like at Harvard in particular?
Ancilliary question: Do you know if postgraduate students can join the […]

How Do You Speed-read Effectively?

“In one of your previous posts, you mentioned speed reading. How do you speed read effectively? How much content do you give up per second gained (maybe not exact numbers, but a ballpark estimate)? And how well does speed reading transfer to the internet? Keep up the good work.”
The Harvard MBA says:
I’m definitely a speed […]

Would you rather invest in Berkshire Hathaway or an index fund for the next five years?

“Stock market investing, like basketball, is a zero-sum game.
If you had a choice between a fantasy basketball team for the next 5 years consisting of an index of the average NBA player, OR a team consisting of Kobe Bryant, which would you choose?
Similarly, given the choice between a stock market index fund, and having […]