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General Questions
Why should I join the Global Talent Hub?
As a member in the Global Talent Hub, you’ll receive customized job and event alerts via e-mail based on your set preferences and interest by simply providing some brief details about yourself.
Once you’ve completed our Global Talent Hub form you will be added to our database and will begin to receive relevant communications related to your areas of interest.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.Why should I sign up for Job Alerts?
Signing up for job alerts will enable you to take advantage of our revolutionized job alert system. You will receive customized job alerts based on keyword and location search criteria via e-mail.
Please note, there is no separate registration process to sign up for job alerts. Simply enter your e-mail address and click on the “Get Alerts” button to sign up.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.Searching and Applying for Jobs
How can I search and apply for open jobs?
This site is updated daily to include open jobs from the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies around the world. Use the Search Jobs toolbar at the top of each page to search by keyword and/or location. Type search words into the “SEARCH JOBS BY KEYWORD OR LOCATION” entry field on each page. Or, use the navigation menu to explore careers by function, student, business, or country, then pick a category and press the “View All Jobs” button. You may also opt to upload your resume and let our technology match your qualifications to relevant job openings. From there you’ll be able to refine your search based on your specific interests.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.How can I submit my CV or résumé?
When you apply for a job you will create a Career Profile in our system, and you’ll be asked to upload your CV/résumé using one of the following: Acceptable CV/résumé file formats include: Microsoft® Word (.doc and .docx); Plain Text (.txt); Rich Text Format (.rtf); Hypertext Markup Language (.htm or .html); and Portable Document Format (.pdf).
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.I’ve submitted a Job Application. What is the next step?
After you’ve applied, we will send you an e-mail acknowledgment that your information has been received.
Our recruiters do their best to review the candidate pool for open positions in a timely manner. Due to overwhelming responses to certain positions, it may take several weeks for the recruiter and/or hiring manager to complete this process. We appreciate your patience during the review process and invite you check in on your application at any time via Shine, our Candidate Experience portal. Also available in our Shine portal, you can find an array of content to help you successfully navigate your job search at J&J. https://jobs.jnj.com/shine/dashboard/applications/active
If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by a recruiter who will outline the next steps in the process.
If you are not selected to move forward in the recruiting process, you will be notified by e-mail, phone, and/or postal mail. You still may be contacted about other opportunities that align with your profile or interests. You can update your profile at any time.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.Can I modify my Job Application information at any time?
Yes, you can return and modify your Job Application information whenever you like. Your information is secure, so you’ll need to log in to make changes. Follow these steps to access and adjust your Job.
Application information:
1. From careers.jnj.com, touch the link titled “Update Your Applicant Profile” at the bottom of the page and select your applicant type, review/accept our privacy statement, and log in to the Job Application system.
2. Use the scroll bar to review your Job Application Summary and edit any portion you like, then press “Submit.”
Don’t forget to press the “Save and Continue” button for each section you edit and then the “Submit” button when all of your changes are complete.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.How can I set up Job Alerts to receive automatic e-mail alerts about jobs?
After conducting a job search on our Careers site, you have the option of setting up alerts that will send you automated e-mail alerts about job opportunities related to your search. Click on “Get Job Alerts for This Search” and enter your e-mail address in the “Get Future Jobs Matching This Search” area and click on the “Get Alerts” button to begin to receive automatic e-mail alerts about job opportunities.
The e-mails you receive will help you to identify new jobs you may be interested in. You will need to apply for a specific job opening to be considered for a job within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.I have opted to receive automatic e-mail alerts. What should I expect will happen next?
If you’ve agreed to receive e-mail notifications from us, then you’ll first receive a confirmation e-mail that allows you to update your job alert preferences of function and location as needed.
You will then begin to receive messages about new job openings that align with your profile or interests within 24 hours of their posting. These automated alerts will ONLY be sent to you if you signed up to join our Global Talent Hub or agreed to receive e-mail notifications on your Job Application.
The e-mails you receive will help you to identify new jobs you may be interested in. You will need to apply for a specific job opening to be considered for a job within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.Why have I been asked to provide additional information after applying for a job? I have already submitted a Career Profile.
Your Career Profile provides us with general information about your background and interests. When we consider your application toward a specific job, we need more detailed information that will help us assess your skills as they apply to the requirements of that job.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.How quickly should I respond to an e-mail alert I received about a job opening?
Because of the high number of candidates who typically apply for posted jobs, we recommend you respond quickly to positions that interest you. Jobs are posted for a minimum of 1 week, though it may be longer. Once the posting period has expired, you will no longer be able to apply for the job.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.When I search for a specific job number, I get the message “There are currently no open positions matching [that number].” What should I do?
If you’re not able to find the job number for a specific job, this means that position is no longer active and you will not be able to apply for it.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.How can I see if a job has been filled?
In general, jobs that appear on this site are open and active, even though the interview process may have already started.
If you don’t find a position that was previously shown on the site, then it is filled or is no longer available.
You can also check the status of any job you’ve applied for by starting a Job Application, then clicking your username and then clicking on Completed Applications at the top right-hand side of the page.
The current status for all jobs to which you’ve applied will be shown on the page. You cannot check your individual applicant status on a job.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.How can I check the status of my application?
You can check the status of your application via Shine, our Candidate Experience portal at https://jobs.jnj.com/shine/dashboard/applications/active. In addition to providing full transparency to your status, the Shine portal also provides relevant articles and videos to help you prepare and find success within each stage of the process.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.I no longer wish to receive updates of future job postings from the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. How can I remove my information from the Global Talent Hub?
To stop receiving news, updates, and other communications from our Global Talent Hub, simply click on the “Unsubscribe” link provided within the e-mail you received.
For additional information, please read our Privacy Policy
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.How can I deactivate my account on this site and remove my Job Application from the system?
To request deactivation of your account on this site and removal of your Job Application from our system, please contact us and complete the request form. Your request will be reviewed as per applicable law, contractual obligations, company policies and standards.What should I expect during the interview process?
The interview process is one of our best opportunities to get to know the potential of a candidate, and for the candidate to get to know our people and our businesses. In most cases, candidates will meet with the hiring manager or sometimes with other team members.
You’ll be asked questions about your academic and work experiences, and you’ll have a chance to ask some questions of us. It will be most helpful for you to know about our Family of Companies and, in particular, the specific company that’s interviewing you.
You should also have a good sense of what value you think you may bring to our business and be prepared to offer examples of your past achievements or successes. Remember, if you are under consideration for an active job opening, you can access several interview-preparation resources in Shine, the Candidate Experience portal at https://jobs.jnj.com/shine/dashboard/applications/active.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.Does the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies offer visas or work permits?
In most cases, the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies does not offer visas or work permits. You will need to be authorized to work in the country where the job is based unless otherwise stated in the job description.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.I am authorized to work in my home country. Am I eligible for jobs in other countries?
In most cases, candidates must be authorized to work in the country they are applying to. Applicants must be fluent in the language of the country where a job is based.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.I couldn’t find a specific job to apply for, but I’ve submitted my information to join the Global Talent Hub. What is the next step?
Signing up for our Global Talent Hub allows you to receive customized job and event information via e-mail, as well as news and updates from Johnson & Johnson based on the preferences you share with us. Our recruiters may reach out directly to you about opportunities that match your experience and interests.
Additionally, you can sign up for Job Alerts. After conducting a job search on our Careers site, you have the option of setting up a Job Agent that will send you automated e-mail alerts about job opportunities related to your search. Simply enter your e-mail address in the “Get Future Jobs
Matching This Search” area and click on the “Get Alerts” button to begin to receive automatic e-mail alerts about the job opportunities.
The e-mails you receive will help you to identify new jobs you may be interested in. You will need to apply for a specific job opening to be considered for a job within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.Do I need to submit my information to the Global Talent Hub every time I apply for a job?
No. If you are already a member of the Global Talent Hub you do not need to sign up every time you apply for a job.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.Referring Jobs and/or Applicants
While searching jobs, I saw a job that would be good for a friend and/or family member. Can I send information on this job to him or her?
Yes, and we hope we’ve made this easy for you to do!
While viewing a job description, click on any of the social media links beneath the “Share this Job” heading toward the upper right of the page.
Note: Your friend (or referral) must visit our site and apply for the position in order to be considered for hire.
Thanks for sharing!
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.I was referred by an employee of a Johnson & Johnson company. What will happen next?
If you’ve been referred by one of our employees, you will receive an e-mail acknowledgment. That e-mail will invite you to apply for the job you were referred to. Please follow the instructions that appear in the e-mail you received so that the employee who referred you receives credit for doing so.
You must complete a Job Application for that job in order to be considered for hire. After that, if your information is identified as a match for the job, you’ll be contacted by one of our recruiters.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.I was referred by an employee of a Johnson & Johnson company. How can I check the status of my referral?
You cannot check your referral status on a job; however, you can check the status of your application via Shine, our Candidate Experience portal at https://jobs.jnj.com/shine/dashboard/applications/activeIn addition to providing full transparency to your status, the Shine portal also provides relevant articles and videos to help you prepare and find success within each stage of the process.
When you are referred, you must complete a Job Application for the job you were referred to via the referral invitation email, being careful to follow the instructions.
From the Job Application, click on your username and then click on Completed Applications at the top right-hand side of the page.
The current status for all jobs to which you’ve applied will be shown on the page.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.I was referred for a specific job, but was not hired. Will I be considered for other jobs in the future?
Yes. By completing a Job Application on our system, your background will be considered (and potentially selected) by recruiters throughout the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies for up to 12 months.
To increase your chances of being considered for future open jobs, we recommend that you return to this site and apply for new positions that interest you. You should also be sure to select the automatic e-mail notification option within your Career Profile.
Also, signing up for our Global Talent Hub allows you to share your background and experience with recruiters for consideration. You may also receive news and updates about career tips and opportunities based on the preferences you share with us.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.How do I edit my preferences once I join the Global Talent Hub?
If you are already a member of the Global Talent Hub you can click on “JOIN OUR GLOBAL TALENT HUB” on the careers.jnj.com home page and submit an updated profile form to adjust your preferences in the Global Talent Hub.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.Technical Issues
I am having technical problems when I try to log in. What should I do?
If your problem was not resolved by any of the other responses in this FAQ section, please contact us.I have tried to use the SEARCH JOBS BY KEYWORD OR LOCATION entry field to apply, but I can’t access the site. What should I do?
Problems with access to our site can usually be fixed by adjusting your browser settings. To protect user privacy, our site requires 128-bit encryption.
Your browser security settings should be configured to have PCT 1.0, SSL 2.0, and SSL 3.0 enabled.
If you are having a problem during login, you may have a password problem. Refer to our solution for "My password does not work…” in this FAQ section.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.My account seems to be locked. What should I do?
You are not entering the correct password.
At the login page, enter your user name, then click “Forgot Your Password.” You’ll be asked to re-enter your user name and your e-mail address. Click “OK.” Within a few minutes, you’ll receive an e-mail that will include a new access code and a link to a page where you’ll be able to reset your password.
These steps will work for either your Talent Community login or your Job Application login.
Note: After a few unsuccessful incorrect passwords, your account will be locked for just a few minutes. After that time frame, your account will automatically unlock and you will be able to use the password reset functionality. Once you successfully reset your password, you should receive an e-mail with your temporary password and log-in instructions.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.I have already registered with your Global Talent Hub. Why am I being asked to register again when I apply for a job?
Our Global Talent Hub and Job Application systems each require a separate registration process. You will be asked to enter a username and password to register for the Job Application system. You may sign up to the Global Talent Hub with a username and password or through selected social media accounts. The information you provide to the Global Talent Hub will not automatically transfer to the Job Application system.
If this topic did not provide the answer you needed, please contact us.How can I change my password within the Job Application system?
You can access your Job Application account details by following these steps:
1. Visit the Career.jnj.com Login page
2. Click “Forgot Password.” You’ll be asked to enter your e-mail address
3. Click “Submit.” Within a few minutes, you’ll receive an e-mail that will include a link to a page where you’ll be able to reset your password.
If your problem was not resolved by any of the other responses in this FAQ section, please contact us.Student Questions
How can I find out when Johnson & Johnson will be at my university?
Check with the campus career services office at your university to see if and when Johnson & Johnson companies will be visiting your school. As a student, the best way to find a job within our companies is to meet us at a campus event.
In general, we recruit graduating students for full-time jobs between August and November each year. Internship and co-op candidates are recruited between December and January.
If Johnson & Johnson companies are not scheduled to visit your campus, you can explore and apply for student job opportunities on this site during those periods.Do Johnson & Johnson companies have internship or co-op programs for university students?
Yes. Many of our companies around the world have internship and co-op assignments for students who are currently enrolled in undergraduate, MBA, and advanced-degree programs.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based and must be fluent in the language of that country.
Recruiting for these programs usually takes place during December and January each year. Visit your campus career services office to find out when Johnson & Johnson companies will visit your university.Do Johnson & Johnson companies have internship or co-op programs for students seeking MBA or advanced degrees?
Almost all of our short-assignment jobs for MBA and advanced-degree students are internships. Our co-op assignments are reserved for students working toward BS or BA degrees.
MBA or advanced-degree applicants must be authorized to work in the country where the internship is based and must be fluent in the language of that country.
Recruiting for internship programs usually takes place during December and January each year. Visit your campus career services office to find out when Johnson & Johnson companies will visit your university.How long do internship jobs last?
Internship assignments are normally from two to three months in length and usually take place during the months of June, July, and August. We attempt to accommodate a student’s specific academic schedule when possible.How can I apply for an internship or co-op job?
As a student, the best way to find an internship or co-op assignment within our companies is to meet us at a campus event. Check with the campus career services office at your university to see if and when Johnson & Johnson companies will be visiting your school. In general, internship and co-op applicants are recruited between December and January each year.
If Johnson & Johnson companies are not scheduled to visit your campus, you can explore and apply for student job opportunities on this site during those periods.Is housing available for internship and co-op employees?
Each Johnson & Johnson company offers different housing options. Ask our recruiters about housing when you meet them at a campus information session or if you participate in an interview.What kinds of assignments are given to internship and co-op employees?
Assignment in these roles can vary across our companies and even among departments within the same company. Typically, internship or co-op assignments may include collecting critical data, analyzing information or research, completing projects, or creating new projects.
Co-op students will often have an opportunity to take a project from creation through implementation. Interns, because of the short-term nature of their assignments, may work on a more limited part of a full project. We’ll also provide a number of programmed activities that offer a broader perspective on our leadership principles, values, and longer-term business challenges.
We see successful internship and co-op employees as a valuable resource in our search for future leaders across our companies.What is expected from internship and co-op employees?
Recruiters and hiring managers within our companies expect many of the same things from internship and co-op employees as we do from full-time employees. We look for individuals who understand and align with our values and leadership principles.
We see successful internship and co-op employees as a valuable resource in our search for future leaders across our companies.
Visit our Student Opportunties page for more information.Can I get course credit from my university for participating in an internship or co-op program?
Individual university policy will determine if students get course credit for an internship or co-op assignment within our companies.
Some schools have formal co-operative education programs in which students submit reports at the end of an assignment in order to qualify for credit. Other schools with less formal programs may review student requests for course credit on an individual basis.
Please check with your campus career services office or your academic advisor to determine your options.What development programs are available for university applicants?
Johnson & Johnson companies offer a wide range of enterprise leadership development programs (LDPs) as well as company-specific LDPs.
Visit our Student Opportunities page to get more specific information on the features and requirements for each of our programs.Whom should I address my cover letter to?
You may address your cover letter to “To whom it may concern” or “Dear Sir/Madam”. As all inquiries are submitted online via our job application system, it is not necessary to include the address where the position is located.If I was referred by someone, but had already applied for a position, do I need to withdraw my application and re-apply?
No, you should not withdraw your application. Please contact us and ensure you provide the name of the J&J employee who referred you.I have been referred to a role by a J&J employee but did not receive the email to apply.
First, please be sure to check you SPAM folder in your email. If you still have not received the email, please be sure to apply for the role and send a request to contact us to confirm if you were correctly referred. Please be sure to include the name of the J&J employee who referred you.
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