[header] How to become a mailman [title] Decide if being a mail carrier is right for you. [step] Before beginning the application process, you will need to figure out if you would be happy as a letter carrier. Like all jobs, this will depend on your personality, lifestyle, and skill set. 
[substeps] The happiest and most effective letter carriers will be " morning people. " most postal carriers start their day at 7 am and finish around 3 pm.