Now that OCS has adopted the NEW! Crimson Careers online system, students can access all of the following from one central portal:
- Jobs and internship posted exclusively to Harvard students
- Opportunities posted by Harvard departments and affiliates
- Opportunities posted by Harvard alumni
- Internships posted by our consortia partners, iNet and UCAN
- OCR jobs and internships (requires activation)
- One-on-one counseling appointments with counselors (seniors only during September)
This is a new system, so please be patient as we work to eliminate problems and streamline the system for you.
Below is a brief overview of how to navigate through the Crimson Careers database.
NAVIGATION BAR
Crimson Careers is streamlined so that students can see diverse opportunities together in one searchable database. All current Harvard College and GSAS students have access to the following services as indicated on the navigation bar apart from the “interviews” tab.
The “interviews” tab is only available to students once they have registered for the On-Campus Recruiting Program.
HOME TAB
On the home page of
Crimson Careers, you will find “shortcuts” that are specific to your profile description, “announcements” from the Office of Career Services, and “alerts” indicating activity on your account or steps you need to follow, such as signing up for an OCR interview.
PROFILE TAB
This basic yet important information is for OCS internal use only and is not visible to any employers. It is used for contact information and for scheduling appointments. Keep your phone number and email address (@fas or @college) up-to-date so that we can contact you in case of a change in schedule, interview cancellation, or a last minute interview spot!
DOCUMENTS TAB
All application documents can be uploaded or viewed from this tab, and may include resumes, cover letters, unofficial transcripts, and writing samples. Customized resumes and documents can also be uploaded directly to specific positions from the job description page. All documents will be converted into PDF documents. There is NO LIMIT as to how many documents you can upload.
JOBS TAB
There are many preset searches to help you find the kind of opportunities that you are looking for.
Crimson Careers allows you to set-up your own searches, set favorites, and get email updates on new postings (For more information, you can view the Video Tutorial in the JOBS Tab).
Depending on your search criteria, you most likely will see Non-OCR positions side-by-side with OCR opportunities. This Key will help you identify what sort of opportunity has been posted.
Non-OCR Job Postings:
J= Job Listing
These are NON-OCR jobs and internships and DO NOT have on-campus interviews associated with them. Apply by following the instructions in the job description. Interviewers will contact you directly to set up an interview time and location.
OCR Positions and Campus Interviews:
P = Pre-Select
Positions that have this type are ALWAYS on-campus interview positions. This term means that the employer is selecting interview candidates prior to the interview date. Apply by clicking on the job description and submitting the requested documents through Crimson Careers.
O= Open
Although few employers use this system, positions that have this type are ALWAYS on-campus interview positions. This term means that the employer is willing to interview students without prior screening. Apply by clicking on the job description and submitting the requested documents through Crimson Careers, and then you will automatically be invited to sign up for an interview slot.
*C= Resume Collect, CF= Career Fair classifications are not used at this time.
Students are responsible for providing to individual employers exactly what the employer has requested. One of the first things a recruiter asks him or herself is “Did the student give me what I asked for?” Whenever possible, tailor your application materials to the specific job or industry for which you are applying.
