Go on line to find locations as to where the USPS is hiring "helpers" and apply. Make absolutely sure you are on the USPS website! In the past Postal Examinations were given every 6 months to the public, today only "helpers"/casuals are eligible to take the test after a certain time frame. Must pass Postal Examination. Will get notified of score via mail. Make sure you keep your address updated as you will be notified via mail once a position has opened according to your score.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
During written exam some questions are tricky - get the USPS test book at the library; DO NOT pay an organization which claims to insure hiring via the USPS, they're frauds. Also 1 test will be included in your testing appointment.
I interviewed at US Postal Service (Greensboro, NC)
Interview
100% online, you take a test and provide background information. After a few days you’ll get an email that will let you know if you’ve passed or not. After that you schedule an in person finger printing appointment. After finger printing you’ll have orientation
I applied online. I interviewed at US Postal Service
Interview
Went pretty quickly. Was an open house and applications were done onsite as well as initial paperwork. There were a lot of pepper there. It was around the holidays and there is always a big need around that time. We did our applications and assessments and filled out paperwork.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at US Postal Service (California City, CA) in Dec 2024
Interview
The entire process was straight forward. There were two online tests and both were simple and short. Both can be completed in thirty minutes. An approval email was received in three days and a detailed job description was provided in the acceptance note.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Multiple choice in placing numbers in the correct bins.
