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.