Household Movers

The Moving and Storage Conference provides Moving.org, a consumer Web site for consumers. Visit it for answers to FAQs about moving and a wealth of other useful resources.

Because summer is the prime moving season, you may be able to secure a summer job as a moving assistant without prior experience. Part-time work may be available at other times of the year as well. If a job with a moving company is unavailable, look for a job in the shipping and receiving department of a large store. This type of work can provide you with firsthand experience of responsibilities similar to those of household movers.

Discussing a career as a mover with someone in the business can also be very informative. Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to enter this career? What type of tools and equipment do you use to do your work? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What are some key skills for success? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job? How do you stay safe on the job? How will advances in technology change the field?

You can obtain additional information on this career by searching the Internet or by contacting the organizations at the end of this article.