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Hiring @ Harvard

>How can I find a job at Harvard?
>How long does it take to process my resume?
>How can I be sure Harvard received my resume and cover letter?
>What should I do if I am having problems uploading or submitting my resume via the website?
>What type of contact information should I provide?
>Basic qualifications are listed in your position descriptions. What are basic qualifications and what role do they play in the hiring process at Harvard?
>How do my credentials reach the appropriate person at Harvard?
>Do I need to fill out a Harvard University Job Application for Employment?
>Can I submit my resume and cover letter by mail or email?
>How can I learn the status of my candidacy?
>How often is the web site updated?
>How do I know if a position is still open, especially if it was posted some time ago?
>I'm a Harvard employee, and I want to apply for a new position at the University. Will my application remain confidential?
>Do you offer summer employment opportunities or internships?
>How do I find out about student employment?
>How do I contact local HR offices?
>Does Harvard provide H1-B sponsorship to administrative employees?
>What should I do if I still have questions?


Hiring @ Harvard

Q. How can I find a job at Harvard?

A. All available, non-faculty positions are posted on our website including many in research and academic support. Select “Search Jobs” from any page on our website to search for suitable positions and apply online. If you would like more information, you can contact Harvard University Employment Services at 495-2772.

You can only be considered for employment with Harvard University when you have applied to a specific job opening. For most positions, this is done by submitting your resume and cover letter online.

Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS) and Harvard University Operations Services (UOS) accept applications for employment in person and encourage "drop ins." Check them out online and then make time for a face-to-face visit.

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Q. How long does it take to process my resume?

A: When you apply online, your resume and cover letter are instantly available to Human Resources and the department responsible for the position to which you are applying.

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Q. How can I be sure Harvard received my resume and cover letter?

A: After you apply online, you will receive a confirmation message on your screen upon completing the submission process.

The appearance of this message is confirmation that we have received your resume. If you have also provided us with your e-mail address, you will also receive a confirmation e-mail message at this address.

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Q: What should I do if I am having problems uploading or submitting my resume via the website?

A: Our website is designed to work with Netscape 4.08 or greater and MS Internet Explorer 3.0 or greater. Most uploading issues are the result of not meeting this requirement. Click “First Time Here from the Search Screen to view the system requirements.

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Q. What type of contact information should I provide?

A. Please use discretion when submitting contact information such as your current work phone number, as it may be automatically referenced for resume acknowledgement or interview follow-up.

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Q. Basic qualifications are listed in your position descriptions. What are basic qualifications and what role do they play in the hiring process at Harvard?

A. Basic qualifications are the minimal qualifications that a job seeker must demonstrate in order to be initially considered for the position. When applying to a position at the University, be sure to clearly demonstrate, through your cover letter and resume, that you meet the basic qualifications for a specific position. Applicants that do not demonstrate that they meet the basic qualifications for a specific position cannot be initially considered for that role.

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Q. How do my credentials reach the appropriate person at Harvard?

A. Once applied to a specific requisition number, Human Resources or the department responsible for that job will review your credentials and forward them to the hiring manager, if appropriate.

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Q. Do I need to fill out a Harvard University Job Application?

A. Submitting your resume and cover letter online for a specific position acts as your initial application. Most departments have their applicants fill out a Harvard University Application for Employment form at the time of interview.

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Q. Can I submit my resume and cover letter by mail or email?

A. No. With the exception of Harvard University Dining Services and Harvard University Operations services who accept applications in person, you must apply online to a specific position in order to be considered a candidate for employment.

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Q. How can I learn the status of my candidacy?

A. Hiring managers are constantly reviewing resumes. If your background and experiences are an appropriate match for the position(s) to which you are applying, the hiring manager will contact you. Please understand the review process takes time. Due to the high volume of resumes that we receive, we regret that we are unable to provide ongoing information on the status of your application.

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Q. How often is the web site updated?

A. Jobs are added and removed every day, throughout the day. Job listings remain on our website until the position is filled or the requisition is closed. If you can view a job listing, the hiring department is still accepting applicants.

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Q. How do I know if a position is still open, especially if it was posted some time ago?

A: Some positions take longer to fill than others. If a position is still posted on our website, that indicates the hiring manager is still accepting applications.

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Q. I'm a Harvard employee, and I want to apply for a new position at the University. Will my application remain confidential?

A: Applications from internal candidates remain completely confidential if internal status has been indicated on the application. When applying online, be sure to click on the "Internal" checkbox.

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Q: Do you offer summer employment opportunities or internships?

A: Summer positions and internships are rare. Should a hiring department have this type of opening, they typically contact area schools or universities directly to identify potential applicants.

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Q: How do I find out about student employment?

A: Information on student employment for Harvard undergraduates can be found at the Student Employment Office or Harvard Student Agencies. Graduate students should consult with their professional school or division.

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Q. Does Harvard provide H1-B sponsorship to administrative employees?

A: Harvard normally does not provide H-1B visa sponsorship for administrative positions, unless the position is highly specialized and the University has recruited and been unable to find qualified U.S. workers. Please note that attorneys representing individuals are not authorized to file H-1B petitions on behalf of the University.

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Q: What should I do if I still have questions?

A: If you have additional questions, please e-mail them to us at employment@harvard.edu. Or leave a message with Employment Services at 617-495-2772.

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Q. How do I contact the local HR offices?

A: View local HR office contacts.

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