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How to Be a Postal Worker

Sunday, September 13, 2009
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Instructions

  • Step 1:
    Meet employment eligibility requirements. Postal workers must be at least 18 years old or 16 years old with a high school diploma. Postal workers are US citizens or must possess a green card after being granted permanent resident-alien status in the United States. To be eligible to be a postal worker, all males must have registered with the Selective Service at the age of 18.
  • Step 2:
    Request a study guide to prepare for the written exam by calling your local post office. The exam measures your speed and accuracy for checking names and numbers and your ability to memorize mail distribution procedures.
  • Step 3:
    Contact your local post office or mail processing center to find out about the dates and times available for the written exam. It's only offered in certain locations at specific dates and times.
  • Step 4:
    Pass the written exam designed specifically for postal worker applicants. The Postal Service lists applicants according to their exam scores. Men and women who've served in the military receive additional points on their exam. An honorably discharged veteran receives an additional five points and a veteran wounded in combat or a disabled veteran receives an additional 10 points. The appointing officer at the Postal Service picks one of the top three applicants to fill a vacancy when it becomes available.
  • Step 5:
    Wait if you're not hired right away. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that applicants typically wait one to two years after passing the exam for the Postal Service to hire them.

Tips & Warnings

  • Your examination scores expire two years after the examination date. If you want to be a postal worker and you're not hired within two years, consider re-taking the exam to keep your scores up to date.

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How to Be a Postal Worker Provided by eHow.com
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