I applied in-person. I interviewed at US Postal Service (Denver, CO) in May 2014
Interview
I applied at the usps site and applied for about 4 stations close to me, I got offered an interview at each one, it may have taken a while to get a call from each station but I DID get the call. I finally got a call to be a CCA. The process was long, but smooth. It took around two months to be where I am. I applied, waited, got an email to go in for an interview and there was around 40 other people applying for CCA's as well I assumed, and once I finally got my turn the lady was so sweet and she was telling me what the post office has to offer and how it's gone for her. She was probably in her late 50's and she was telling me her life has been very stable and she's been in the post office since she was 20. Anyways... After the interview you get emails to get a drug test and a background check. After you send in the drug test and background check it's another wait. I waited about a week, but then I got a call to return to the headquarters and I had already got accepted that very morning at another job with my cousin because frankly I was getting tired of waiting. (Funny how things happen huh?) well anyways, I returned and I saw one other lady who was there when I got interviewed, she was nice.. And they got our fingerprints and offered us a CCA position and WE got to choose the station we wanted! I thought that was awesome. And now here I am, 18 years old and in the post office. I start orientation this Monday and I've heard a lot of reviews about the job, I've visited the station already and honestly, ignore whatever anybody has to say and witness the thing yourself, that's how you'll find out wether it's for you or not.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What brings you to the post office?
What is your schedule?
Are you willing to work long hours?
Can you support lifting heavy objects?
Can you stand being on your feet a lot?
Do you get sick a lot?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at US Postal Service (Miami, FL) in May 2014
Interview
Applied online and process took 0ne month for interview. Not a real interview.All paperwork was reviewed by HR before interviewing with a senior person from USPS. After the interview, you either received a recommend to hire.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at US Postal Service (Jacksonville, FL) in Apr 2014
Interview
Applied online usps.com and clicked on Careers. Filled out a profile and searched for jobs in my area. Once I applied for the desired job. I was sent an email to take a test about myself. Then immediately afterwards prompted to pick a time and date to take the 473 test. You can show up earlier and take the test. Everything will be locked up and you will be seated at a computer. The test is timed. You may go back and change your answer if you have time. Fairly easy, except for the last part. You will be given four addresses...example A-2345-7899 Ian Way, B-7977-8299 Ian Way, D-Does not belong etc. Then they will ask what section the address belongs. 7926 Ian Way will be the question. You will have to remember if it was A, B, C or D. You will get an email within minutes of finishing the test with your score and the positions you are eligible. I scored an 84 and was eligible for everything. One week went by for a group interview. Approx. 30 people in the group with five supervisors from different areas spoke and answered questions. If you have any tickets on your record for the past five years, don't apply. They will not mind a parking ticket. Then one on one interviews. They did say that this is the most difficult position. You could get a route that will require you to walk seven miles...in any weather. No air conditioning in the trucks. They asked me to tell them about myself. How I felt about dogs, snakes, spiders. They also asked me to describe a problem at work with a co-worker and how I handled the situation. Five days later, I received an email for a drug and background check. Two weeks later I received the call to come in and sign the paper work.