Getting a job at a startup is a networked path and individual search. Throughout your time at HBS, use resources such as the Rock Center, VCPs, EIRs, Baker Library’s Research Consultants, HBS Club Newsletters, and the many connections of HBS to global startup regions.
FALL
Is becoming a joiner right for me:
- Attend Rock/CPD career panel
What does a startup job search look like?
- Meet with a Career and Professional Development (CPD) entrepreneurship coach (login required)
- Visit Baker Library for help with targeting startups.
Learn about HBS Resources by attending E-ship Day and reading Rock/i-lab Newsletters
Build relevant skills and experience:
Meet with potential startups who might be hiring
Check out the Tech Club’s plans for visiting startups over break via West Trek, NYC trek, and other locations
Build your knowledge of the trends in different startup industries:
- Attend Tech, CAML, and E-ship club speaker series and conferences.
- Research at Baker Library (Research Consultants and Gather Research Databases).
- Attend Rock Summer Fellows info session.
JANUARY TERM
Sign up for Startup Toolkit Summer Intensive Program (SIP).
SPRING
Identify potential startup companies to target for your job search:
- Check out HBS Club newsletters to be informed of job opportunities
Attend Tech, CAML, and E-ship club speaker series and conferences to network with influencers and decision makers.
Build entrepreneurship and tech skills:
- The Entrepreneurial Manager (TEM)
Attend “Entering StartUpLand” presentation with Jeff Bussgang
SUMMER
Apply for a Student i-lab Membership.