Harvard in the community

Application for Employment

Marketing your skills @ Harvard

Harvard HIRES - the university's online job database, is available 24/7 to provide you a convenient and up-to-date view of the employment opportunities across our campuses. HIRES also gives you the tools you need to apply for positions directly, online. HIRES is updated daily and includes all non-faculty position listings from every school within the University. Job seekers can search the database by school, job category, salary range, keyword and other specific criteria and submit an online application. And remember, there's no reason not to apply often. Harvard has many opportunities and many applicants. What's available changes frequently. So persistence pays!

Temporary employment @ Harvard

Maybe you're are flexible and open to a temporary assiqnment and want to qet a flavor of workinq at Harvard. In either case, you should visit the web site for Spherion Corporation, a leader in the staffing industry in North America and Harvard's source for temporary employees. Working as a temporary employee at Harvard is a great way to gain valuable experience and learn about life at Harvard. Through Spherion you can apply for full- and part-time assignments of varying duration - and the opportunities are just as wide-ranging and interesting as those available through HIRES. To learn more call Spherion at 617-495-1500 or visit the Spherion Web site. You can also make an on-line inquiry for additional information through http://www.hcwatson.com and a dedicated Spherion at Harvard University team member will be sure to contact you.

Connect with Harvard recruiters @ leading job fairs

Job fairs are a great way to explore your career options and meet multiple employers. That's why Harvard recruiters make a point of attending many of the best known career events. So, when you attend a job fair, be sure to look for Harvard!

Make a personal impression @ Harvard!

Some departments hire in person at Harvard. For instance, both Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS) and Harvard University Operations Services (UOS) encourage "drop ins." So check us out online and then make time for a face-to-face visit.

Accessing HIRES via kiosk @ Harvard

If you can't get to our online jobs database, HIRES, from a computer, visit one of our self-service kiosks sited at three different campus locations. There, you'll have the opportunity to view the latest opportunities. Please note that since Kiosks are in public locations, you will not be able to submit confidential information.

Kiosks locations include:

Holyoke Center Arcade (near the main campus and Harvard Square)
1350 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
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Harvard Medical School
Gordon Hall, 010, Human Resources
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School of Public Health
Kresge Building, 5th floor, Human Resources
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Try a Community Outreach Session for job seekers @ Harvard

Harvard now sponsors a biweekly Employment Office information session titled "Marketing Yourself for Career Success," held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Harvard Information Center in Holyoke Center, 1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge. Although aimed primarily at Cambridge and Boston residents, the sessions are open to everyone. The sessions provide information about Harvard and the HIRES job bank along with tips on conducting a job search, resume writing and interviewing.

Upcoming dates:
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Wednesday, April 18, 2007