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Everything You'll Need To Get Hired

This step includes basic introductory information about the overall postal hiring process, our Signature Approach to getting hired, entry level job descriptions, pay and benefits.

In this step, you will learn how to create your account profile in the USPS eCareer system, which processes all employment applications, and how to avoid glitches and technical challenges in the profile which may stall or halt your progress.

The Postal Exam 473 is now obsolete. It has been replaced with four entry-level Virtual Entry Assessments which evaluate the needs of USPS as well as the needs of the candidate.

Preparation is key in passing each of the four specialized assessments. Continue on in this step for assessment details, sample questions, sample communications, and tips and techniques on how to answer the questions so that you present yourself as the ideal candidate for the job.

It is vital that you understand how to search for jobs the correct way so that you may receive an accurate list of available jobs. It is also extremely important to know what to look for in the Job Details so that you know when, and when NOT, to apply for a job.

To receive an invitation to take an assessment, you must first log into your eCareer account profile and apply to any of the four entry-level positions. This will trigger an assessment invitation to be sent to you the very same day.

Your Assessment Invitation will arrive via email within minutes of submitting your first application and will have “Assessment Notification” in the subject line. It will include an application acknowledgment invitation to take assessment

Now that you have completed an assessment and are considered eligible for entry level employment with USPS, you are in the best position to get hired. At this time, you should log into your eCareer Account Profile and search for the job you really want in the area that you really want and apply to it.

You may receive an invitation to an interview via email and/or phone. Be sure to check your Inbox and Spam folders as well as your voicemails for any communication about an interview.