What is Opportunity Knocks for Veterans?
Opportunity Knocks for Veterans is a recruiting program honoring the sacrifice of uniformed service members while hiring extremely talented and highly motivated individuals that embody Expeditors cultural attributes.
Our Program
Expeditors Opportunity Knocks for Veterans program is designed to help those who served in the military by providing them with an opportunity to join a leading Fortune 500 company.
Transitioning from any profession to another can be difficult. Learning new skills, or in many cases, a whole new industry, can also be challenging. Add to this an increasingly competitive job market, and the task becomes even more daunting. But with over 300 locations around the world, Expeditors is perfectly suited to lend a hand and at the same time grow its existing base of global service-oriented professionals.
Our Perspective
At Expeditors we applaud veterans' service and would like to offer opportunities for their futures. Veterans are team players, hardworking and an outstanding fit for the logistics industry. With more than 200,000 US service members returning to civilian life each year, veterans and their spouses represent a smart choice for excellent talent.
Program Tenets
Recruit and Hire
- Market Expeditors to transitioning service members
- Promote value proposition for veteran hiring
- Support hiring managers with recruiting
Career Guidance and Mentorship
- Offer direction and support to transitioning service members
- Foster leadership and career development opportunities
- Networking and support
Awareness and Recognition
- Engage and support veteran community
- Create opportunities to acknowledge service contribution
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Opportunities
We are currently hiring. Explore our job listing page to learn more about career opportunities.
Get in Touch
If you are interested in learning more about the program, please fill out the form.