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Messenger job description: what you'll do and what to write on your resume

Applying for a messenger job at an office or company? Copy the duties below into your resume, then read what the interview asks.

Duties to write on your resume

Start each line with what you did. Keep the ones you've really done.

• Delivered documents, checks and parcels to clients, offices and government agencies on time
• Collected signed documents and payments and brought them back to the office
• Filed papers and submitted applications at government offices, banks and other agencies
• Kept a delivery log with dates, recipients and signatures for every drop-off
• Checked addresses and planned the shortest route before leaving the office
• Handled confidential papers and sealed envelopes with care until they reached the right person
• Followed up with recipients to confirm that items arrived safely
• Ran small errands such as photocopying, buying office supplies and sending mail

First job? Use the same lines for school errands, a family business or volunteer work, and say where.

A resume objective you can adapt

Hardworking and reliable applicant looking for a messenger job, ready to travel to different locations, keep careful records and deliver every document on time.

Skills employers ask for

• Knowing local streets, routes and public transport
• Reading addresses and maps, including on a phone
• Keeping records of what you delivered and collected
• Being on time and reliable
• Handling documents carefully and keeping them private

What the interview asks

1. Do you know the areas you'd be delivering to? Name the places you know well and say you're quick to learn new routes.
2. Can you ride a motorcycle? Some posts ask, so answer honestly and say what you can use instead, like commuting.
3. What would you do if the recipient isn't there? Call the office, wait a short time, then report back before leaving the item.
4. How do you keep important papers safe in the rain or traffic? Mention an envelope, a waterproof bag and checking the papers at each stop.

The questions every interview asks, with sample answers

How to get hired

1. Most posts ask for at least a senior high school diploma and that you're 18 or older.
2. Prepare your resume, a valid ID, NBI clearance and your government numbers like SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and TIN.
3. Apply through job boards, company career pages or by walking in to the office.
4. Expect a short interview and sometimes a question about whether you can ride a motorcycle.

What the work is like

You spend most of the day outside, on the road or on public transport. Rain, heat and traffic are the hardest part, and deadlines can be tight.

Questions

Do I need experience to work as a messenger?

No. Many offices hire first-timers and teach you their routes and paperwork.

Is messenger work part-time?

Both. Some offices hire part-time messengers and others hire full-time staff.

What should I study to become a messenger?

Nothing specific. A high school diploma is usually enough, and knowing your city well helps.

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• Delivery driver
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