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Job Description


	Pick up and deliver messages, documents, packages, and other items between offices or departments within an establishment or directly to other business concerns, traveling by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, automobile, or public conveyance.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Couriers and Messengers

A high school diploma is sufficient for most positions; those operating a vehicle require a valid State driver’s license. Little or no change in employment is expected over the 2008-2018 period.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Couriers and Messengers
Local Messengers and Local Delivery	11,610
Couriers and Express Delivery Services	10,710
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories	10,230
Legal Services	8,290
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	4,900
Depository Credit Intermediation	3,920
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	2,980
Offices of Physicians	2,270
Management of Companies and Enterprises	1,570
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	1,280

Career Video

Title: "Couriers and Messengers"

Duration: 01:39

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