Job interviews

Details power dynamics that unfold in the firm when one of its best and brightest threatens to leave. It focuses on the dynamics of attracting, hiring,...

This is a three-part, disguised case series. In June 2009, Diana Zanzi was hired by Ventoso Ship Supply, an Italian sailboat manufacturer, to help...

GoDaddy had long been known for polarizing television commercials that were focused on generating attention and buzz-CNBC called its brand "synonymous...

Presents former Self-Assessment and Career Development student Amy Kelly's response to the "Written Interview" assignment.

This case is used in Darden's "Digital Marketing" course elective. It explores the experience of a niche search firm whose founder attributed her ability...

Bubble was a software company in the low-code/no-code market, making tools that allowed users without traditional programming backgrounds or technical...

In December 2018, Kevin Ryan and Wendy Tsu faced an important decision - to finalize the CEO candidate for Truebird, an innovative, automated coffee café...

The response of former Self-Assessment and Career Development student Amy Kelly to the "48-Hour Diary" assignment.

Ever since he had heard her speak at a private equity conference, Babatunde Omotoba had wanted to work for Venita Fields, co-founder and senior managing...

Supplements the (A) case.

This is a three-part, disguised case series. In June 2009, Diana Zanzi was hired by Ventoso Ship Supply, an Italian sailboat manufacturer, to help...

This case examines the leadership of Corie Barry, the new CEO of Best Buy, with a focus on actions the company took in 2020 to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic....

MBA student Monroe Davies is asked by a potential employer to determine his own compensation package. This case follows Jim Hummer, President and CEO...

The best hiring practices help professional firms attract successful employees, equip newcomers with critical support networks, increase the firm's diversity...

In the American canon of anti-poverty programs, Moving to Opportunity (MTO)-a housing experiment conducted in the 1990s-stood out for its ambitious yet...

Land the job of your dreams. You're ready to take the next step in your career. But securing the right role can take a lot of work--and a lot of time...

Mei-Ling Liu has come a long way from her humble beginnings in a small town on the coast of Taiwan. She is in New York City to interview for an assistant...

This case reviews IBM's efforts to widen its hiring funnel and broaden its talent pool.

Supplements the (A) and (B) cases.

Examines the recruiting process of Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. (BHC), an investment banking firm known for its work with middle market companies. Specifically,...

Use this strategy to pitch yourself to employers

Step 1: Take it easy on yourself.

On November 1, 1994, P. Roy Vagelos retired after nearly 20 years at Merck. As head of the research labs from 1975 to 1985 and then as CEO, Vagelos turned...

What is it like to work with you?

A toxic hiring manager can equal a toxic company culture.

Most CEOs who specialize in turning around struggling companies focus on costs. But for Fred Hassan, chairman and CEO of Schering-Plough, the primary...

Use your resume as a roadmap to explain your values and decision-making to future employers.

Five strategies for interviewers.

You might need to make adaptability a part of your process.

Details power dynamics that unfold in the firm when one of its best and brightest threatens to leave. It focuses on the dynamics of attracting, hiring,...