Freight Forwarders
Special Requirements
Cargo and freight agents need no more than a high school diploma and learn their duties informally on the job.
Education and training:
Many jobs are entry level and most require a high school diploma. Cargo and freight agents undergo informal on-the-job training. For example, they may start out by checking items to be shipped and making sure that addresses are correct.
Other qualifications:
Employers prefer to hire people who are comfortable using computers. Typing, filing, recordkeeping, and other clerical skills also are important.
Advancement:
Advancement opportunities for cargo and freight agents are usually limited, but some agents may become team leaders or use their experience to switch to other clerical occupations in the businesses where they work. Some may move to higher paying transportation industry jobs, such as freight brokering.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet291)
