Career transitions

Give the graduate in your life the gift of success with HBR. Entering the workforce for the first time can be an intimidating experience--from knowing...

Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler founded SoulCycle, an indoor cycling studio chain, in 2006 as more than a health club; they wanted it to become a lifestyle...

The case Career at Crossroads: Passion or Profession? focuses on the journey of a young professional and multifaceted artist, Manasi Prasad. This case...

The series of Janet Ames cases follow a fictional alumna of Harvard Business School into her consulting career in Boston. Over the series of cases, Ames...

Isaac Park was only six weeks into the role of leading all technology operations for Primal Leadership Solutions, a global leadership advisory organization...

A science-backed guide for navigating and thriving through uncertainty--based on interviews and insights from world-renowned leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs,...

A purposeful career path starts with you. As a woman, navigating your career path can be challenging. At times you're faced with lack of support, unconscious...

The final case in the series of Janet Ames looks at the challenges of managing a nonprofit and what to do in the instance of suspected fraud.

The "HBR Women at Work" series, based on the popular HBR podcast of the same name, spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout...

The series of Janet Ames cases follow a fictional alumna of Harvard Business School into her consulting career in Boston. Over the series of cases, Ames...

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This is a teaching case study regarding the decision to enter entrepreneurship as a career choice. The case is set in the years 2018-2021, during which...

Build the career you want--on your terms. "Where do you see yourself in five years?" If this question makes you nauseous, you're not alone. Starting out...

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The case Career at Crossroads: Passion or Profession? focuses on the journey of a young professional and multifaceted artist, Manasi Prasad. This case...

Named one of 100 Leadership & Success Books to Read in a Lifetime by Amazon Editors, here is the world's most trusted guide for anyone taking on a new...

Set yourself up for a successful transition. Retirement is perhaps the greatest and most deeply personal career transition you'll ever make. Will you...

Describes how a former public official became an advocate who started a nonprofit organization after losing her campaign for governor.

And a few to avoid.

Advice on what to say - and what not to - along with sample email templates.

Three approaches to help you ace this classic interview question.

Strategies to navigate this complicated (and awkward) question.

Advice and examples to help you craft an authentic answer to this common interview question.

Here’s what to say — and what to leave out.

Number one: You're no longer growing in your role.

A role transition, whether it's a promotion, a move to a new organization, or a fresh challenge in an existing job, can be a huge boost to one's career....

Ignore them at your own peril.

Five strategies to buy yourself time — without losing the opportunity.