Working at TransUnion

More than just a credit reporting agency, TransUnion is a global leader as an information provider that uses information for the betterment of the world. With the right information, TransUnion believes everyone can benefit by learning from the past, navigating the present and predicting the future. The company believes that businesses and individuals are able to make more informed decisions when they're provided with more complete information. TransUnion's motto strives to provide the good for the world and that's represented through the culture the company provides its employees. At TransUnion, the employees are the recipe for success and it's clear.

Diving Into the Values at TransUnion

TransUnion is the home of many great associates who came to pursue a meaningful career. The employees want to do the greater good for the world and are always looking for ways to help their clients realize their potential. While in the same breath, they strive to find and thrive in their own greatness. This is a career that you can be sure you'll be proud of. That's why at TransUnion, they believe their team should:

Think like a customer

Know they make a difference as a team

Hold each other accountable

Embrace direct communication

Bring forth new ideas

Make informed decisions in a timely fashion

Supporting Unique People

Embracing What Makes You Different

TransUnion is a place where you can and should embrace how unique you are. What separates you from anyone else is what this company will celebrate. The people you meet at TransUnion are people you see around the world. From veterans to upcoming professionals, everyone has a place at TransUnion. To ensure these groups feel valued, TransUnion provides access to several resource groups, including:

Veterans at TU - built by veterans, for veterans to succeed in TransUnion's workforce.

Women at TU - helps build a stronger workforce by supporting women to develop into leaders

Out and About - a platform with a goal of empowering LGBTQ employees in a respectful environment

Upcoming Professionals at TU - a group for employees just starting out in their careers created to help them build professional networks

Peace of Mind at TU - this group strives to promote a mindful and peaceful work culture through contemplative practices

FUTURO - This group celebrates the Hispanic community's culture while fostering a platform to grow professionally.

African-Diaspora Alliance - This group embraces employees of African descent while empowering them to advance their careers through networking and career coaching.

Pan-Asian Connect - Helping develop thoughtful leaders while creating connections.

Analytics team is renowned for its pioneering analysts, statisticians, engineers and economists who provide a wealth of data and industry expertise. Every day, we drive key insights for our customers using best-in-class big data technology.

TransUnion offers a plethora of career opportunities from being on the sales team to the internship program, you'll be sure to find a place where you fit in. The dynamic sales team is responsible for coming up with possible solutions that haven't been thought of yet. The innovative technology team has access to only the greatest tools and technology to fulfill their limitless potential.

The company also has many career opportunities within corporate groups, which includes jobs in accounting and finance, global strategy, human resources, legal and compliance, and marketing. And as mentioned above, aspiring professionals can join TransUnion's summer internship program to receive hands-on work, networking and professional development opportunities.

Applying for the Job

Tips for Putting Your Best Foot Forward

The purpose of the hiring process at TransUnion is to figure out if you'd fit in well there, and if TransUnion will be right for you as well. During the interview, you should expect to discuss your qualifications, career goals and whether or not the role at hand is something you're really interested in. Throughout the hiring process you should expect:

Timely Communication - if your qualifications meet their standards, expect to hear from them right away. They will stay in constant communication with you throughout the hiring process.

Future Consideration - even if you don't meet their current needs, they will keep your application on file to review when a future opportunity becomes available.

Realistic Job Preview - they will be upfront with you about the position you've applied for

Fairness - will treat you fairly throughout the hiring process

Positive Candidate Experience - they will respect you during the process

Positive Onboarding Experience - making sure you have the tools you need to be successful from Day 1.

A few of the TransUnion employees advise to make eye contact, speak clearly and show that you're interested in the position. You should ask questions, too. Don't let the interview be one-sided. Remember, you're trying to decide if TransUnion is a good fit for you too. When you're answering questions, answers that are detailed and personal to you (not generic) will be received better. And make sure you know what TransUnion does. Take a look at their social media accounts and glance over their website.

Health Conscientious

A Force For Good

The company's most important asset are the associates who make up TransUnion. So providing them amazing benefits along with a work/life balance is important to the company because that's where the motto of being "A Force For Good" starts.

The open and collaborative office space at TransUnion is off-the-hook with three sweet game rooms, walking and biking work stations, ergonomic desks and chairs, candy jars on every floor, colorful huddle rooms, a gym and onsite cafe with health conscientious options. So if you need to take a walk while on a conference visit the walking workstation. Then afterward hit the massage chair. If you decide to sit all day, why not join one of the free instructor-led fitness classes at the on-site gym?

In addition to the crazy long list of health benefits, the company hosts regular picnics and events for employees to be able to hang out outside of work. TransUnion offers a generous parental paid leave option, as well as adoption assistance. Employees enjoy paid volunteer time off and the company will match any contribution you make to a charitable organization. And of course, the usual benefits of PTO, insurance options and retirement plans.

Best Place to Work

Just to Name a Few

It's not an unusual thought that TransUnion probably has been recognized and awarded for being such an awesome company. And the thought is on point. Among many awards and recognition, here are just a few the company is really proud of.

TransUnion was named one of BuiltIn Chicago's Best Places to Work in 2019 for its commitment to health and wellness, financial planning and stability, providing a flexible and diverse work environment, professional and social impact, and perks/discounts.

The company was the award winner of the Illinois Technology Association 2018 Outstanding Company Culture award for the company's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and positively impacting the community.

In 2018, TransUnion was named one of the top 100 best adoption-friendly workplaces by the Dave Thomas Foundation for making adoption a supported option for every parent who works at TransUnion. And the company was named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. TransUnion received a perfect score of 100 on the HRC Corporate Equality Index.

It's crazy to think of a company as perfect, but it really doesn't get better than a career at TransUnion.