Navigating the HBS Alumni Database: A Comprehensive Guide
The Harvard Business School (HBS) alumni network is a powerful resource for graduates. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the HBS alumni database, detailing its features, access protocols, and the various services available to alumni.
Accessing the Alumni Directory
Initial Login and Search Functionality
To access the HBS Alumni Directory, you will need your HarvardKey. If you haven't claimed your HarvardKey, ensure you choose the “alumni” tab when doing so. Upon your first login, you will be prompted to enter a search term in the search box located at the top of the screen. After entering the term and hitting enter, filtering options will appear in the lower left-hand corner of the screen. Location filters can be applied, although sometimes using the general search box for location yields better results. The search results will update immediately after each filter is added.
Advanced Search Techniques
The Alumni Directory allows for targeted searches using various criteria:
- Location: Search for alumni located in specific areas, such as Hawaii. Type the location into the location search box and click SEARCH.
- Job Title: Filter your search to find alumni in a specific position. For example, search for alumni who self-identify as a CEO located in New York City.
- Program and Class Year: Search by specific location, job title, or their program and class year.
Profile Views
Alumni can view a maximum of 200 unique profiles per day. Viewing an individual's profile details counts against this limit.
Maintaining Your Profile
Updating Personal Information
To update your address listing or other personal information, a special request must be made to the alumni records group. This applies to updating your undergraduate college information as well.
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Privacy Settings
HBS is giving alumni more control over their contact information. Alumni, faculty, and students can view your profile via the Privacy tab of Edit My Profile for your Alumni Profile. You can manage the information displayed in your Alumni Directory profile at any time by editing the preferences on your profile page. You can choose to show or hide your home address or your business address. Your full address, city, and country will be displayed based on the settings you selected. The map will likewise reflect these settings.
Displaying Employment Information
Information about where an alumnus works or studies at an institution can remain in the alumni profile until edited.
Utilizing the Alumni Directory
Connecting with Fellow Alumni
The Alumni Directory is a starting point for keeping in touch with classmates and other alumni. It allows you to find alumni with similar interests or who live near you.
Alumni Messaging Service
The directory features a messaging service to facilitate communication among alumni. To send a message, click on "send a message," which opens a window with a form for composing your message. Fellow alumni need to have someone to reply to.
Discussion Boards
Within the directory, you can find an array of discussion boards on different topics. These operate like a forum in which you post an initial message, and then other alumni can reply to you.
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Usage Guidelines
You must use the HAA Alumni Directory in accordance with the Terms of Use. This includes not using the directory to message large numbers of alumni at a given time.
Alumni Services and Benefits
Baker Library Resources
The Baker Library team partners with alumni throughout their learning journey, offering remote and onsite alumni services.
Harvard Business Review Access
HBS Alumni receive the same online benefits of subscribers to the Harvard Business Review. Alumni may also receive a discount on the Harvard Business Review print edition.
Harvard Club Membership
Harvard Club membership is open to all alumni of the University.
Shad Hall Fitness Center
HBS alumni are eligible for membership at the Shad Hall fitness center.
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Career Resources
Alumni can connect through social media networks and participate in groups of alumni. These are a good way to reach out to other alumni in a particular field of interest and connect alumni to others in their region or a particular industry.
Financial Aid
Financial aid from the MBA Class of 1999 onward are eligible to apply in the US or abroad where salaries may be below the MBA average, based on need.
Security Measures
Alumni Data Security
A strong password is key to alumni data security. HBS login does not grant access to alumni.harvard.edu services. The username and password are not shared with the HBS login credentials.
Two-Factor Authentication
Two-factor authentication adds a second layer of security to online accounts. It verifies your identity before allowing the login process to complete. On the Other options to log in screen, click Manage Devices.
Phishing Awareness
Be aware of phishing attempts devised to extract sensitive, private information. HBS will not threaten permanent removal or deletion of your account. If a link goes to a fraudulent site, it is not the result of a security breach in the HBS computer systems.
Additional Information
Campus Visits
Please review the Visit Campus page for the latest on visiting campus.
HBS Alumni Relations
HBS Alumni Relations involves sponsorship and coordination.
Giving to HBS
You can view recent giving history by logging in on the Alumni Home Page. Special payment arrangements can be made for larger gifts. Pledge payments made in subsequent years will not be listed.
Contacting HBS
For school-sanctioned events (contact Alumni Communications) and Reunions (contact Reunions team), and alumni clubs-sanctioned events (contact the Clubs team).
