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How do I search for open positions within Thomson Reuters?

Thomson Reuters Careers is updated real-time to include all new opportunities. If you are an experienced professional, please use our Job Search.

Select a job field, location and organization from the drop down menus, or enter a key word from the job title or description, scroll down and click “Search for Jobs.”

To further refine your search, click on the “Advanced Search” link.

If you have received, or will receive within one year, a Bachelor's, Master's or M.B.A. degree, visit our Student Center section of the Careers site.



How do I apply to a position I’ve seen on the Thomson Reuters Careers site?

If you see a position of interest, click on the job title to view the job description. To apply, click “Apply for Position” Please take a moment to review the Privacy Agreement and click “I Accept” if you find the terms to be acceptable. If you are a registered user, enter your user name and password to access your information. If you are a new user, Click “New User” to register.

After logging in/registering, there are two options to include your resume/CV: you can either copy and paste a plain text resume/CV, or you may attach a single file that does not exceed 500 KB. If you choose to attach your resume/CV, your contact information will be parsed into the personal information section of your application. Any information previously entered in your Career Profile will be displayed for your convenience as well.

If you wish to save your information and complete it later, click “Save as a Draft” at the bottom of the current page. When you return, locate the job and click the job title, then “Apply for Position.” Any information you previously submitted will be displayed as you go through the pages. Click “Save and Continue” until you reach the page where you left off. Note that you must complete the application form and see the “Thank You” screen to successfully submit your information. You will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your submission.



How do I create or update my profile?

Click “Sign In” on the top right side of the Job Search screen to create or update your online profile. The profile captures your areas of interest, education and salary expectations. By creating a profile, your resume/CV and job preferences will be entered into our extensive talent database and be available to all of our recruiters, globally.

Within your profile, you may elect to receive e-mail notifications of new opportunities that match your job preferences. If you elect to receive notifications, you will receive an e-mail whenever new opportunities become available that match the interests and preferences in your profile. In each notification, a link will be provided to take you to the specific job posting, where you will have the opportunity to review the job description and apply, if interested.

After completing your profile, you will receive an e-mail stating that your profile was received.



How can I verify that my application or profile is received?

After you complete your online application and submit your profile, you will receive an e-mail notification confirming receipt. You may also review your submitted application by signing into your account on our Job Search page.

 



I recently submitted my information for a position. When will I be contacted regarding my application?

After you complete your online application, you will receive an e-mail confirmation acknowledging our receipt of your application. Our recruiters review candidate pools to identify those candidates whose experiences and qualifications most closely match the profile of the position. Due to high response rates, it may take a few weeks before we contact you with information regarding the status of your candidacy. We appreciate your patience during this review. If you are identified to move forward in the process, you will be contacted by a recruiter, who will outline the next steps of the process. If you are not identified to move forward, you will be notified of that and may still be contacted about other opportunities that align with your profile and/or interests. Your profile will remain on record for up to three years after you create or edit it. You can update your profile at any time.



Will I be notified if I am not selected for the position I applied to?

If you are not identified to move forward, you will be notified of this and may still be contacted about other opportunities that align with your profile and/or interests. Your profile will remain on record for up to three years after you create or edit it. You can update your profile at any time.



Will I be considered for other openings even if I’m not selected for the position that I applied to?

We encourage you to complete your profile if you have not done so already. If you have submitted a profile, you may be contacted about other opportunities that align with your profile and/or interests. You should also subscribe to automatic e-mail notifications so you will be immediately notified as new opportunities that match your interests and background become available. We encourage you to continually review our available openings online and apply as you see fit.



I do not want to be considered for opportunities at this time. How can I stop receiving e-mail notifications?

If you do not want to receive e-mail notifications, simply log into your profile and uncheck the box requesting e-mail notifications for job opportunities matching your background and interests.



How can I update my resume and cover letter?

Click “Access my Profile” on the right side of the Job Search screen to update your profile, which includes your resume/CV and cover letter. Click, “I Accept” and “Continue” if you agree to the terms and conditions of our privacy agreement. Enter your username and password to access your profile information. You will have the option to upload and/or copy and paste a new resume/CV and cover letter. Click “Save and Continue” until you see the “Thank You” page. You may attach up to five documents, with a maximum total size of 500 KB. Each document that you upload is date and time stamped, so the recruiter can easily access your most recently updated documents.



Where can I find information about Bachelor’s, Master’s and M.B.A. level opportunities?

If you are interested in learning more about our campus recruiting programs, please visit the Student Center. Most of the opportunities posted in the Student Center are program related. We also post non-programmatic campus job opportunities within our main job list. You may search by “Job Type” and “Education Level” to narrow down your search.



Does Thomson Reuters provide visa sponsorship?

Depending on the position at issue, the business needs and federal immigration availability of certain nonimmigrant visas, the company in its discretion may agree to sponsor a job applicant for a nonimmigrant visa to allow them to work in the United States. If you are in need of such sponsorship now or in the future, please indicate this on your employment application in the designated area.  



Where can I find information about the Family and Medical Leave Act?

Employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act are detailed here.



Does Thomson Reuters provide relocation assistance?

Relocation assistance is offered to candidates on a case by case basis.



While viewing the current job list, I saw a position that would be perfect for one of my friends. Can I send the job to him or her?

Absolutely! Click on the link “Send this job to a friend” on the right side of the job listing. A pop-up box will appear asking for your friend’s e-mail address. Once you enter the requested information, click on “I Agree” and “Send.” Both you and your friend will receive an e-mail acknowledgment. Your friend must then actually apply for the position in order to be considered a candidate.



I was referred by a Thomson Reuters employee. How do I check the status of my referral?

As someone who has been referred, you will receive an e-mail acknowledgement inviting you to visit our Careers Site to create a profile and apply for the position. You must follow the instructions on the e-mail to complete your registration process and generate a user name and password to access your profile. You will be contacted if your resume is identified as a match to the job profile. Please note that, to be considered for a specific position, you must apply for the position once you have received the e-mail acknowledgement that you have been referred.



What happens if two different employees submit my resume or CV as a referral?

Only one employee can refer a given candidate within a six-month timeframe. The first employee who submits a referral online is the employee who is recognized as the referrer. An employee who attempts to submit a referral after it has been submitted by another employee will receive a message indicating that we cannot accept the referral.

For tracking and validation purposes, referred candidates must be submitted via the Thomson Reuters Inside Careers Site (the career site for Thomson Reuters employees only) in order for the employee to be qualified to receive a referral award according to the program guidelines.



I am a recruiting agency and would like to partner with your organization. What should I do to send you my company information?

Thomson Reuters maintains relationships with preferred vendors which are reviewed annually. To be considered as a potential preferred vendor, please send relevant information to: recruiting.agency@thomson.com

Your organization’s information will be maintained and reviewed by a representative of Thomson Reuters Recruiting. You will be contacted directly should the need arise or at year-end when our annual review is complete.



I am a recruiting agency and would like to submit a candidate for your consideration.

Thomson Reuters does not accept unsolicited resumes/CVs from agencies; we only accept candidates from those agencies with which we are partnering on a specific search.



My password is not working or I cannot remember it. How can I reset it?

Click on "Sign In" on the right side of the Job Search screen. After you agree to the privacy statement, you will reach the log in screen. Click “Forgot Your Password?” and you will be prompted to enter your user name and e-mail address. A temporary password will be sent to you at the e-mail address at which you registered once you click "OK."  If you also require assistance with your user name, click “cancel” and “Forgot your user name.” You will then be asked to provide some personal information. Please only enter your last name and e-mail address; leave all other fields blank and click “Validate.” Your user name will be displayed on the next screen and you can continue the password reset process.



I still need some assistance regarding the application process. Who should I contact?
You may contact our recruiting support team via e-mail at global.recruiting@thomsonreuters.com. Please note that due to the volume of e-mails we receive, you may not receive a response for three-to-five business days, after the request is submitted. Additionally, resumes or e-mails sent to this e-mail address will not be considered for employment and will not serve as any form of employment application. All resumes or employment applications must be submitted through our online application process.


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