We post all available, non-faculty positions (including many in research and academic support) on Harvard Careers, our job search and application system. Using Harvard Careers, you can search for positions that match your qualifications and apply online.

Once you have applied for a specific position, Human Resources or the department administrator responsible for that job will review your credentials and forward them to the hiring manager, if appropriate.

Yes. Anytime that you click the upload profile button in Harvard Careers, you are indicating to the system that your currently saved profile is outdated. Therefore, the new profile (resume, i.e.) will overwrite any current information and fill those fields with information parsed from the profile you are uploading. If you are just looking to attach your resume to the application, do so on the next page where the system asks for attachments. If you overwrite your profile, you will need most likely need to edit the information to ensure it parsed correctly. No previous profiles can be retrieved.

Non-employees, contractors, or temps are unable to access the internal talent gateway. To apply for a job, please create an account on the external talent gateway available here: hr.harvard.edu/search-jobs. If you previously had access to the internal talent gateway and have pending applications, you will be contacted about the status of your candidacy. You must create an external account to apply for future positions. 

You should use the "forget your username or password" option on the front page of Harvard Careers. We recommend candidates set their security questions carefully, utilizing question/answer combinations they can easily reference later. Note: please be sure to disable any autofill settings or password manager applications, especially if you recently changed your password. You can reset your security questions upon re-entering your account under your Dashboard.

If you are unable to unlock your account using your security questions, please email ithelp@harvard.edu.

You will need to reactivate your application on the Harvard Careers system using the "Dashboard" option in the "My Account" screen. Please note that this action will take up to one business day to process.

At Harvard we value internal mobility. We list "Strong Internal Candidate" on a job when we have an internal candidate in consideration prior to the job being posted. We still encourage candidates to apply for a position with this listed.

Jobs are added and removed every day, throughout the day. Job listings remain on Harvard Careers until the position is filled or the requisition is closed. If you can view a job listing, the hiring department is still accepting applicants. When searching for jobs, sort by the Date Updated field to find the most recently posted positions.

Recruiters and hiring managers are constantly reviewing resumes. If your background and experiences are a strong match for the position(s) to which you are applying, the hiring manager or human resources manager will contact you for a phone or in-person interview.

You can check the status of your application(s) at any time, directly, by logging in and visiting the “Dashboard” section of your candidate gateway in Harvard Careers.

Please understand that the resume review process takes time due to the high volume of resumes that we receive. If your candidacy is declined because you do not meet the basic qualifications for the job, or your qualifications are not as strong as other candidates in the hiring pool, you will be informed via an automated notification from the Harvard Careers system. Please note that we are unable to respond to requests for updates on current or pending applications.

When reviewing positions in the Job Submission Screen, reqs will have different types of statuses. These statuses will include:

• Open (candidates are still being reviewed)
• Hold (search is temporarily suspended)
• Cancelled (requisition is no longer going to be filled)
• Closed (job has been filled)

Yes, you can upload files to your submitted application. Locate the application to which you wish to add files by navigating to Your Account > Dashboard > Submitted Applications. Click on the "Add Files" button and upload the files. Please note, you will not see these files in your actual application since they were submitted after the fact. You can locate these additional files by navigating to Profile > My Files.

The following are some troubleshooting tips for successfully uploading documentation to your application in Harvard Careers:

• Try using alternative browsers (such as Chrome or Firefox)
• Clear your cookies/cache
• Ensure that your browser is running on the most up-to-date version
• Upload your documentation in an alternative file format (Word if you’ve tried PDF, or PDF if you’ve tried Word)
• Remove any special characters from the file’s title (dashes, underscores, etc.)
• Confirm that the file is not too large and is a supported file type (for example, JPEG files are not supported) 

No. Once an application has been started, you can only move forward in Harvard Careers. The back button will direct you out of the application (losing any progress) and back to the job description. In order to make edits, continue through the application until you hit the "Review" page. This page allows you to read over all sections of your application and go back to edit any (utilizing the pencil icon button) before submittal.

The title of the hiring manager will occasionally be posted on a job description. Unfortunately, we cannot respond to inquiries with specific hiring manager contact information. 

Unfortunately, at this time, we do not provide feedback on individual applications. Please note that you will be contacted regarding the status of your candidacy. 

Harvard has a limit of 25 applications within a 30-day rolling period. If you try and apply to a 26th job within 30 days, you will receive an error message.

We encourage all applicants to carefully review each position and job description prior to submitting an application. 

Unfortunately, there is no way to change a completed and submitted application. We encourage all candidates to review their materials carefully before submitting their resume and cover letter.

Please note that you cannot withdraw a previously submitted application in order to make edits or changes to your resume or cover letter.

No, you must apply online through Harvard Careers to be considered a candidate for employment.

Basic qualifications are the minimum qualifications that a candidate must possess in order to be initially considered for the position. When applying to a position at Harvard, be sure to clearly describe, through your cover letter and resume, how you meet the basic qualifications for the specific position. Applicants who do not demonstrate that they meet the basic qualifications for a position cannot be considered for that role.

We encourage all applicants to carefully review each position and job description prior to submitting an application. 

The Harvard Careers system allows you to create a profile that includes your address, email, phone number, and password. Please be aware when submitting contact information such as your current work phone number or email address that it may be used for automated email communications or for interview follow-up.

After completing the online application process, you will receive a confirmation email from the Harvard Careers system. Additionally, when you check your Job Submission Status on Harvard Careers, it will be marked “Application Received.”

When you apply online, your resume and cover letter are instantly available to Human Resources. On average, the hiring process – from resume review to interviews and reference checks to final offer – takes around four to eight weeks.

Please visit the Harvard HR Temporary Employment website for information on how to be considered for temporary roles at the university. 

Information on academic employment including faculty positions can be found on ARIES.

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.

Summer positions are rare, and are usually offered first to current, seasonally employed staff. Internships are not posted as job openings and are generally arranged through local colleges and universities.

You can learn more about our on-site Summer Youth Employment Program for high school students in Boston and Cambridge here.

Harvard normally does not provide H-1B visa sponsorship for administrative/staff positions. We would only do so in the rare instance where a position requires highly specialized skills and the University has been unable to find qualified U.S. workers with those skills. Please note that attorneys representing individuals are not authorized to file H-1B petitions on behalf of the University.

To learn more about this and other visa types, please visit the website of the Harvard International Office.