Straight forward explanation of the role requirements and question as to whether the role interests you. You’re given a chance to ask any questions you have about the role and compensation.
Accepted offer
Positive experience
Easy interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 7 weeks. I interviewed at US Postal Service (Hartford, CT) in Feb 2014
Interview
-Apply Online
-Take personality test online
-Take an exam at a testing center
The exam isn't very hard, there are great sources and practice test available on the web.
I believe if you score 80 or higher you are in good position. Vet preference will get you 10pts! (Very helpful)
-Scheduled for an interview
--Interview started out as group interview, then broke off into 1on1's
-Background check
-Schedule a drug test
-Receive conditional offer
-Print off about 20-30 pages, fill them out and bring them to postmaster or HR to sign their parts
-Orientation will start on a Monday.
--Depending on area, Two days of orientation, 3 days of carrier academy
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What brings you to the post office? That was it, regular conversation from there.
I interviewed at US Postal Service (Gettysburg, PA)
Interview
No inter view all online. The application very easy to complete and instant job offer. Easiest job I have ever applied to. Going through the background check process currently now
Easy I just sat down with the post master and we talked for 20 minutes. Not many questions where asked besides why I wanted to work for the post office.