Reflect, Repriotize & Land the Perfect Job: A Virtual Event with Flexport’s Leaders
There’s a lot of uncertainty in the professional world right now. While many companies are still growing, hiring, and promoting, our focus has shifted away from career growth and towards temporary solutions. That being said, there’s never been a better time to reflect on what we need, where we want to be, and how to…
About this event
There’s a lot of uncertainty in the professional world right now. While many companies are still growing, hiring, and promoting, our focus has shifted away from career growth and towards temporary solutions. That being said, there’s never been a better time to reflect on what we need, where we want to be, and how to get there.
During our virtual event with Flexport’s Head of Learning & Development and two employees who pivoted careers we discussed inspiring your career search and gaining the tools to get where you’re going. We discussed career progression and changes during COVID-19, crafting the ideal job, and action items for moving forward.
Agenda (Subject to Change):
- 9:30 AM PT / 5:30 PM BST - PowerToFly Kickoff
- 9:35 AM PT / 5:35 PM BST - Welcome Address from Sarah Gehrki, Director, People Programs and Chief of Staff to Head of People
- 9:45 AM PT / 5:45 PM BST - Panel Discussion, Career Progression & Pivots featuring:
- Christina Cook, Business Intelligence Analyst
- Sarah Gehrki, Director, People Programs and Chief of Staff to Head of People
- Lauren Fernandez, Head of Learning and Development
- 10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM BST - Crafting Your Future Activity
- 10:15 AM PT/ 6:15 PM BST - Community Breakout Sessions
- 10:30 AM PT / 6:30 PM BST - Closing Remarks
Flexport is the first digitized operating system for global trade. They have a rare business model that not only satisfies the global trade market but grows it. Over the past two years, Flexport has more than tripled its headcount and expanded its worldwide presence to 14+ offices and warehouses. While scaling rapidly, they’ve developed critical employee learning and development programs. Those involved in these initiatives will work with you to reassess your priorities and grow your own career, no matter the industry.
If you’re interested in joining Flexport’s team, check out these job opportunities. The team looks forward to connecting with skilled professionals searching for careers in sales, tech, operations, finance, and more.
About PowerToFly: PowerToFly is a women-run startup that works with companies to identify skilled professionals they’d like to network with. Over the past two years, we’ve produced over one hundred events across the world with brands like American Express, Microsoft, Deloitte, and Slack, which have resulted in countless hires. Visit http://powertofly.com to learn more.
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Where you could fit in
The team is actively hiring. Here are a few open roles this event is built around.
Meet the speakers
Lauren Fern
Head of Learning & Development
Christina Cook
Business Intelligence Analyst
Sarah Gehrki
Director, People Programs and Chief of Staff to Head of People
Flexport, Inc.
We are reinventing global trade.
We believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global trade easier for everyone. We aim to do this by building the Operating System for Global trade - a strategic model combining advanced technology and data analytics, logistics infrastructure, and supply chain expertise.
Flexport today connects almost 10,000 clients and suppliers across 109 countries, including established global brands like Georgia-Pacific as well as emerging innovators like Sonos. Started in 2013, we've raised over $1.3B in funding from SoftBank Vision Fund, Founders Fund, GV, First Round Capital and Y Combinator. We’re excited about the three big ways we’re moving forward after our recent $1B investment from SoftBank Vision Fund in February 2019.
With offices on three continents, our team is as global as our client base and we’re excited to continue building a product and service they love. Wherever you are, whichever role you play, you’re guaranteed to share your day with committed, encouraging, and resourceful team members.
Diversity & Inclusion
- At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global trade easy for everyone relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. That is why Flexport is committed to creating and nurturing an environment where anyone can be their authentic self. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Careers at Flexport
We believe that trade is a force for good
And that intuitive software paired with a new approach to service will re-shape the trillion dollar industry of international shipping. Our team brings together industry veterans and newcomers, aligned with our commitment to solving hard problems and creating great client experiences. If you share this vision, join us.
Worried about not having any freight forwarding experience?
- Don’t be! We’re building the first Operating System for Global Trade. That’s why it’s incredibly important for us to bring people from diverse backgrounds and experiences together with our industry veterans to help move the freight forwarding industry forward.
- What’s freight forwarding and why does it matter? Freight forwarding is the coordination and shipment of goods from one place to another and it’s what makes global trade possible. Flexport is on a mission to make global trade easier for everyone because we believe it can help connect the world and break down economic barriers.
- We know this industry is complex. That’s why we invest in education starting day one with Flexport Academy, a one week intensive onboarding program designed specifically to set every new Flexport employee up for success.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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