What is a mailroom associate and how to become one

Key steps to become a mailroom associate

1. Explore mailroom associate education requirements

   Most common mailroom associate degrees

   High School Diploma

   36.0 %

   Bachelor's

   26.9 %

   Associate

   22.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific mailroom associate skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Procedures	14.21%
   Customer Care	13.95%
   USPS	12.80%
   Production Environment	10.64%
   Courier Packages	6.67%

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3. Complete relevant mailroom associate training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mailroom associates learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a mailroom associate based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mailroom associate resumes.

4. Research mailroom associate duties and responsibilities

   • Manage files, prepare lobby monitor presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
   • Perform periodic collections with USPS mail to be meter via postage machine.
   • Provide customer service by processing FedEx and USPS packages.
   • Perform collating, binding and duplicating tasks involve in an organization.

5. Prepare your mailroom associate resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your mailroom associate resume.

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6. Apply for mailroom associate jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a mailroom associate job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams