Harvard Business School (HBS)

HBS Resume Books | How to Hire Harvard Business School MBAs

The video introduces Harvard Business School’s Resume Books, a searchable, downloadable database of MBA candidates hosted on the 12twenty recruiting platform. It explains how employers can tap into three distinct talent pools—first‑year students looking for summer internships, second‑year students seeking full‑time positions, and alumni exploring new roles. Resume Books are presented as a free, continuously updated resource that narrows the field from the “hundreds of unvetted applicants” typical of generic job boards to a curated, high‑quality cohort. Users can apply granular filters such as prior work experience, student club involvement, and specific career interests, allowing recruiters to pinpoint candidates who match precise criteria. The narrator emphasizes the platform’s ease of access: a simple employer login via a work email at hbs.edu/recruiting unlocks the database. By offering a focused talent pool that is actively engaged in the job search, the service promises faster, more efficient hiring cycles for companies targeting top MBA talent. For recruiters, the implication is clear—leveraging HBS Resume Books can reduce time‑to‑fill, lower screening costs, and improve the quality of hires by connecting directly with vetted, motivated candidates who are already aligned with the firm’s hiring timeline.