The Fleet Lead Podcast: Ryder recruiter Suzanne Varghese on veteran hiring best practices
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Dec 4, 2025 Join Suzanne Varghese, a U.S. Navy veteran and recruiter at Ryder, as she shares her insights on hiring veterans for technician roles. She highlights how military experience enhances teamwork, dedication, and reliability in the workplace. Learn effective recruiting strategies, from connecting with military installations to interviewing techniques tailored for veterans. Varghese also emphasizes the importance of certifications and mentoring to help veterans transition smoothly into civilian careers. It's a must-listen for any organization looking to enrich their workforce with skilled and disciplined personnel.
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Keep Recruiting Continuously
- Recruit continuously and build a large candidate pool to avoid costly turnover and gaps.
- Use multiple sourcing tools and train recruiters to find quality technicians proactively.
Veteran Rapport Speeds Connection
- Suzanne says connecting as a fellow veteran quickly changes the tone and puts candidates at ease.
- Those conversations shift from formal screening to shared military experiences and rapport.
Fast-Tracked Leadership At Sea
- Suzanne describes 12-hour shipyard days working on gas turbine engines and qualifying to run her own maintenance engine room.
- She became qualified to lead and run maintenance roughly two years after arrival and deployment experience accelerated learning.