Employers
Customs brokers work at customs brokerage firms, import or export businesses, freight forwarding companies, and shipping lines. They also work as independent consultants, running their own customs brokerage businesses. There are 14,454 licensed customs brokers employed in the United States, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Starting Out
Once they have received their customs broker license, customs brokers may search for entry-level jobs through the Internet. Most customs brokers receive on-the-job training. They find listings on employment Web sites such as Indeed.com or SimplyHired.com, among others, as well as by searching job openings posted on the Web sites of customs brokerage companies and transportation and shipping companies. If you are still in school, ask your career services office for help in locating customs broker companies and part-time or summer job opportunities.
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