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How to Get a Job in The Post Office

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By dobguy1
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Getting a job in the Post Office can be difficult but if you get your foot in the door it's not a bad job, heres some tips.

Difficulty: Moderate
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  1. Step 1

    Applying for a job in the post office is pretty straight forward but you have to know when the tests are given and when to apply and how to apply. there are different types of positions available in the Postal Department, the wages are great and benefits even better. The postal service is one of those jobs that makes life worth living if you get the right opening and your lucky enough to get hired.

  2. Step 2

    Applying for a rural route carrier seems like an easy job but 70 percent of applicants fail the test. There are test you can take to study for this and it can be found at http://www.postalexam.com/exam460.html
    This will give you the breakdown of what your dealing with when applying for a rural carrier position.

  3. Step 3

    For all other positions such as delivery, mail room clerks and processing positions the link is http://www.postalexam.com/exam460.html
    This will give you a test to study for the exam with. The exam cost a few bucks but if you are serious about working for the postal service you can get an edge with this exam. Study for the exam and make sure your criminal history is clear. Whenever working for the Federal government you will be required to undergo a background check possibly including an FBI clearance.

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jenecequa said

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on 9/15/2009 Excellent advice. For more tips, you can also see the upper right side bar for other articles that are informative. Thanks for this one!

vintage said

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on 9/2/2009 good tips 5*

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on 8/29/2009 I have thought about working for the post office. I know they pretty good there. Thanks for the test information. I think I will check this out. 5* and rec.

ttbirdie said

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on 7/22/2009 Excellent tips for getting a job with the post office, 5*

goodselfme said

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on 7/14/2009 thank you for the tips to get a job in the Post Office.

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