How to Get a Job at FedEx

Last Updated: January 5, 2023 References

FedEx is a corporation that provides a variety of mail, delivery, and business services to a combination of consumers and businesses. FedEx offers a multitude of different careers in departments that make up the FedEx corporation; such as jobs in warehouses, truck driving, sales and retail, freight, and more. To get a job working for FedEx, you must have experience in a field related to the position you want to apply for, or seek work in an entry-level position. At this time, the only way to apply for a FedEx job is to send an application through the FedEx website on the Internet. Continue reading to learn about how to obtain a FedEx job and access the online FedEx application.

Part 1

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Finding the Job you Want to Apply For

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Find a location where you can access the internet. FedEx posts jobs online, and you will also need to submit your application online. Therefore, you will need to access the internet.
- If you do not have access to the internet at home, try visiting your local library where you can often use the internet free of charge.^{[1]
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Access the FedEx careers website. Go to FedEx’s website, select your country, if necessary, and scroll to the very bottom of the page. Under “Company Information”, you will find “Careers”. Click this link to access the careers page.
- Be aware that some browsers may display information differently. Ultimately this information will be in about the same place, but if you can’t find it, try searching for “Careers” in the FedEx search box.
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Enter your FedEx job search criteria. You can search for jobs by location (country and state), operating company (e.g. if you want to work for a specific division of FedEx), job category (e.g. Accounting, Human Resources, Warehouse and Distribution, etc.), or keyword if are looking for a very specific job.
- If you want to see all of the jobs available in a specific country or state, you can select only the country (and state, if you wish) to see every job available in that location.
- Alternatively, if you want to see all the locations where a specific job is available you can leave country and state locations empty and select only the job category.
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Browse the results. A list of available jobs based on your criteria will come up. Go through these jobs carefully, and make note of those you find interesting.
- If you find a particular job interesting, click on the link for any job within the “Job Title” column. This will take you to an overview of the job; including the job responsibilities, minimum qualifications and requirements, essential functions of the job, and the guidelines for driving quality in that specific position (if applicable).

Part 2

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Determining which Jobs you are Qualified for

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Open a browser window for each of the jobs you have found interesting. If there are many jobs you are potentially interested in applying for it might be difficult to keep all of the information straight. Having each job in a browser window of its own will allow you to look at each job individually.
- This will also keep you from having to start your search over again when you apply for each job.
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Read the job details of each job carefully. There is a lot of information to take in, but reading each one carefully will help you weed out jobs that are not suitable for you. For example, if you find a job interesting, but it is located in another country, and you are not willing to relocate, you can easily cross that job off your list. Thus, you save yourself time in the end.
- You can also weed out unwanted jobs by narrowing your initial search criteria.
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Determine which jobs you are qualified for. To be considered for a specific FedEx job, you must be at least 18 years of age and possess the qualifications and skills outlined in the job overview and description.^{[2]
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- You must be 21 years of age or older for any driving position. However, 18 to 20-year-olds can apply to be a driver helper, but due to insurance regulations, they cannot operate the vehicle.

Part 3

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Applying for the Job

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Log in to or create your FedEx Career profile. In order to apply for any FedEx jobs, you must create a profile on the FedEx website.
- Click on the "Apply Now" button, which can be found by scrolling to the very bottom or very top of the webpage that displays the description of a particular FedEx job.^{[3]
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- Enter your log-in and password into the fields provided, then click on the "Login" button. If this is your first time applying for a FedEx position, click instead on "Fill out an online form" to begin creating your profile.
- If you are creating a new account, enter your personal information into the fields provided to create the account; including your name, address, email address, phone number, and resume.
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Complete the FedEx job application. The website will lead you through the application process. Be sure to read all instructions carefully, and proof read your answers to make sure everything is correct.
- Enter your personal and employment history into the fields on the resume provided. You will be asked to provide information including the hours and days you are available to work, any felony or criminal history you may have, your educational background, personal and professional references, and details regarding your most recent employers.
- Click on the "Submit" button to proceed to the next step of the application process. You will then be asked to indicate if you want to provide voluntary information about your gender and race.
- Click on the "Submit" button once again after you have provided any voluntary information you wish to provide. Your resume and application will then be sent to the FedEx recruitment office presiding over the department of the position you applied for.
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Apply for the next job. If you want to apply for more than one job, you can now move on to the next application. You will have to fill out an application for each individual job, but you can use the same account you created for the first job. Make sure that the details are accurate for each job you apply for!
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Wait for the FedEx recruitment office to contact you for a job. Your application will remain on file with FedEx for one full year from the date of its original submission. If you are being considered for the position you applied for, you will be contacted by the FedEx recruitment office for an interview.
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Prepare for the Interview. If you are contacted for an interview, you will need to prepare for the interview process. Do not underestimate the importance of preparation!
- Make sure you have taken time to learn about FedEx's mission statement and values.^{[4]
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- Dress appropriately for your interview. If you want to be taken seriously, you'll need to look nice.^{[5]
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- Have good hygiene. Show up freshly bathed and well-groomed.
- Be confident, but courteous. It is important to be confident, but being confident does not mean that you should be rude or arrogant. Be polite to each person you come in contact with during the interview process. You never know who might be making the final decision.

Expert Q&A

Question

How do you make your letter of intent stand out?

Jonathan Soormaghen
Career Coach
Jonathan Soormaghen is a Career Coach and Founder of Resume Advisor, a career counseling firm that specializes in creating personalized products such as resumes, CVs, cover letters, and online branding tools to propel clients toward their next career milestone. Jonathan holds a BA in Political Economy from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was honored to serve as the Valedictory speaker of general commencement. Prior to founding Resume Advisor, he worked in management consulting and finance at companies including Accenture, Target, and Ernst & Young. Jonathan's clients have landed job offers from leading firms including Netflix, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, Uber, Deloitte, KMPG, Accenture, and Merrill Lynch.

Jonathan Soormaghen

Career Coach

Expert Answer

The key with a cover letter/letter of intent is to convey why you are the perfect candidate for the role you are applying for. Additionally, try to include a personal example that conveys your personality and gives a glimpse to the reader on who you are. Use specific examples for each letter - make sure to switch it up!
Question

Does FedEx hire felons?

Community Answer

They may. It would be best to inquire directly to them.
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What are the job requirements if I want to work for FedEx?

Community Answer

It depends on the job. Look at the job listings on their website. Each one should list the requirements/qualifications for that job.