TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® launches April Career Move Month

LANSING, Mich., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming off of a record-breaking year, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® growth increased more than 18 percent totaling 39 straight months of growth dating back to December 2009. As a result, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® will ramp up recruiting efforts this spring before heading into the busy summer season.

That means thousands of employees will need to be hired in all fields from movers and drivers to marketing specialists and up to management level staff. Additionally a key message during Career Move Month is to highlight that positions at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® are not simply jobs but careers. More than 75 percent of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® location management started in front line positions.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® salaries vary; however, entry level managers typically start around $35,000, experienced managers can earn between $45,000 and $75,000, and senior managers start around $70,000 and reach beyond $100,000.

During the month of April, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® will promote a new and improved job opportunities website, directing candidates to apply using their online application form. In an effort to reach the ultimate goal of 10,000 applications, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®/International, Inc. Human Resources Director Sara Bennett said the company will tie a charitable donation to this goal.

"Should we reach 10,000 applications, we will give $5,000 to the Dress for Success organization, supporting five chapters across the country," she said. "We chose Dress for Success because the mission of the organization is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Career Move Month is all about providing career growth opportunities; our goal and the mission of Dress for Success merge beautifully."

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®/International, Inc. President Randy Shacka said Career Move Month is a first for the company and a necessary effort to recruit additional talent.

"We need exceptional people to deliver on our mission statement and continue to get and keep additional customers as a brand," he said. "We have more customers wanting our service than ever before. The inaugural Career Move Month will spread the message regarding the opportunities within TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, help build our pipeline of talent and keep locations staffed, enabling us to better serve our customers."

Interested candidates should visit www.twomenandatruck.com/job-opportunities to search for TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® job opportunities across the country.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is the largest franchised moving company in North America. It includes more than 230 locations and over 1,400 trucks on the road. Each location is independently owned and operated and sells boxes and packing supplies. Locations complete both home and business moves as well as packing and unpacking services. For more tips on packing call your local TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® office or visit www.twomenandatruck.com. 

CONTACT: Sara Bennett
(517) 803-4076

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