📋 Overview of the Interview Process:
The process generally involves 3 to 4 rounds over 2–3 weeks:
1️⃣ Application & Shortlisting
You apply through LinkedIn, the Thomson Reuters career portal, or via campus recruitment (if applicable).
Your CV is reviewed based on:
Writing background
Journalism/media coursework (if any)
Communication skills
Awareness of news trends and financial literacy
2️⃣ Initial HR Screening Call
A brief 15–20 min chat with a recruiter (like Nikhila in your case)
Purpose:
Confirm interest in the role and location
Ask about notice period, salary expectations, and preferred start date
Quick English fluency and enthusiasm check
✅ Tip: Be confident, enthusiastic about news, and clear about why you want to join Reuters.
3️⃣ Writing Assessment (Online)
Duration: ~1 hour
Purpose: Test your writing speed, grammar, and news judgment
What you’ll be asked:
Rewrite a sample news story to make it more concise and clearer
Summarize a press release in 100–200 words
Write a headline and a lead paragraph
Correct grammar/punctuation in a paragraph
✅ Tip: Stick to the facts, write clearly, avoid flowery language. Use the Reuters “just-the-news” tone.
4️⃣ Technical/Editorial Interview (1 or 2 rounds)
With: A Senior Editor or Desk Manager
Questions usually include:
"How would you rewrite this news lead?"
"What’s the difference between net profit and EBITDA?"
"If a company announces a 40% drop in profits, how would you angle the story?"
“How do you verify breaking news?”
“What are the elements of a good headline?”
They might also give you a live prompt: “Here’s a press release—summarize this in a few lines.”
✅ Tip: Focus on accuracy, clarity, speed, and news judgment.
5️⃣ Final HR Round (Optional)
This is mostly for:
Explaining the compensation/CTC (like your ₹6 LPA)
Reconfirming shift flexibility, office reporting, documents
Explaining benefits, leave policy, onboarding steps
✅ Tip: Ask thoughtful questions like:
“What kind of training do you provide for new correspondents?”
“Are there opportunities to specialize in a sector over time?”