UPS Creates Comprehensive Digital Tools to Help Veterans Find Jobs
November 11 2015 - 08:30AM
- Free and available to all U.S. veterans and transitioning
service members
- Expert content can help veterans with every aspect of finding
civilian work
- Includes information on and links to dozens of government and
private veteran hiring programs, services and networking
opportunities
UPS announced today that it has launched an expansive free
website and mobile app to help U.S. veterans and transitioning
service members find civilian careers.
The UPS Veteran Career Gateway, at UPSjobs.com/military, and the
UPS Military Transition App, available on iOS and Android devices,
give job seekers with military experience a powerful set of tools
and a vast library of information for the entire job search
process, whether or not veterans are looking for work at
UPS.
The free resources include an interactive map of available UPS
positions, a unique Military Skills Translator—a job-matching tool
that guides users on which UPS openings may fit veterans based on
their military occupation—and a direct link to the application
process.
For veterans and current reservists who are looking for a
civilian job elsewhere, both the website and app offer articles and
videos with expert advice on networking; maximizing contact with
recruiters; making the most of job fairs; tapping the power of
social media; using discharge papers to improve resumes; writing
cover letters; interviewing; and more.
The app also features links to additional job boards and fairs,
as well as training and educational programs, a checklist of
recommended goals to track progress, and tips on adjusting to the
social, financial and emotional demands of post-transition life.
The app can be downloaded for free through the iTunes and Google
Play stores.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over
573,000 unemployed veterans in the U.S. With this comprehensive
suite of digital tools, UPS builds on its century-long commitment
to supporting America’s heroes.
“On this Veterans Day, as we honor all service members past and
present, I’m proud to say that UPS is not just military friendly,
we’re military ready,” said Myron Gray, president, U.S. operations.
“Veterans can be found at every level of our organization, and our
values and careers are tailor-made for service members. As part of
President Obama’s Joining Forces initiative, we have pledged to
hire another 50,000 veterans by the end of 2018, and have already
hired more than 40,000. By creating these easy-to-use tools, which
are designed to speak to veterans in their own language, we also
want to help thousands more find the careers they deserve, wherever
that may be.”
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a
broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages
and freight; the facilitation of international trade, and the
deployment of advanced technology to more efficiently manage the
world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than
220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found
on the Web at ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found at
Longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit
pressroom.ups.com/RSS.
Dan McMackin
dmcmackin@ups.com
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