US Postal Service Interview Questions
Updated Apr 18, 2024
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Interviews for Top Jobs at US Postal Service
- City Carrier Assistant (321)
- CCA (281)
- PSE Mail Processing Clerk (265)
- Rural Carrier Associate (213)
- Rca (129)
- PSE Clerk (101)
- Mail Handler Assistant (68)
- Casual Mail Handler (60)
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- USPS CCA (52)
- City Carrier Assistant (CCA) (38)
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- Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) (27)
- City Carrier (20)
- Holiday Clerk Assistant (20)
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- PSE Sales and Service Associate (13)
- MHA (12)
- Postal Support Employee (11)
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- Operations Industrial Engineer (10)
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- Industrial Engineer (9)
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- Postal Clerk (8)
- MHA (Mail Handler Assistant ) (8)
- Sub Rural Carrier (7)
- Distribution Clerk (7)
- PTF Clerk (7)
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at US Postal Service
It was good, very short and sweet. Mainly looking for what your previous employers were and background. Not too many other questions. They did not offer me the job. I would recommend someone definitely to apply it is very easy
- What’s was your previous employment
Anonymous Employee in Green Bay, WI
I interviewed at US Postal Service (Green Bay, WI)
Take a month to get an interview but keep an eye on your email. You will have to accept their email. After that you will be taking a online test then you need to do a background and drug test.
- Are you good at multi-tasking?.
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Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at US Postal Service
Applied- assessment Email stating i have been moved to the next step Fingerprints Orientation It was overall an easy interview process just keep an eye out on your email's . It
- Basic questions short answers tell me avokt a time.
Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at US Postal Service
I had to Pass written test. Then an oral interview was given. Interview was given to nine other applicants. Top Three high score applicants were chosen. One random alternate was chosen
- Why do you want to work at USPS?
Anonymous Interview Candidate in Norfolk, VA
I interviewed at US Postal Service (Norfolk, VA)
Phone call and in person interview it was very laid back and. Fun interview the questions were simple . I was nervous but they were nice people . I had a good time
- What was my biggest challenge
Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at US Postal Service
Took a test then called in for interview based on test scores. If you scored the highest, you got the interview. The interview itself was really simple and quick. You hear back in 3 to 4 weeks.
- Based around the duties that you will be doing.
Anonymous Employee in Memphis, TN
I applied online. I interviewed at US Postal Service (Memphis, TN)
This was a very easy interview. They hired alot of people at one time and asked maybe two questions.No real interview! They hire very quickly. They asked if I could lift 60lbs Can you work mandatory overtime ? Do you mind walking
- Can you lift 60 lbs
Anonymous Employee
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at US Postal Service
Application, fly to Maryland for in person interview, offer decision between 6-48 hours after interview. The process was easy, and if you are nervous about interviews there is no need to be. You are made to feel comfortable during the interview process.
- Tell me about a time you had to deal with a challenge?
Anonymous Employee in Norman, OK
The process took 2 months. I interviewed at US Postal Service (Norman, OK) in Mar 2024
Very laid back they were very op open and honest about the good and bad of the position and want to help you be setup for success. I was very well informed of what to expect and happy with the decision I made.
- Are you willing to be in the elements
Anonymous Employee
I interviewed at US Postal Service
There was no interview. After I accepted the job offer, we had to attend a mandatory zoom meeting, they explained the basics of the job and gave us an orientation date. I start working the very next day.
US Postal Service Interviews FAQs
Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at US Postal Service as 67.5% positive with a difficulty rating score of 1.93 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Carrier and Sorter rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Contract Attorney and Agent roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at US Postal Service takes an average of 46.78 days when considering 2,397 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Software Engineer had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Automotive Mechanic roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 360 days).
Common stages of the interview process at US Postal Service according to 2,397 Glassdoor interviews include:
Drug Test: 19.77%
One on One Interview: 16.48%
Skills Test: 16.01%
Background Check: 15.51%
Group Panel Interview: 8.37%
Personality Test: 8.28%
Presentation: 5.47%
IQ Intelligence Test: 5.33%
Phone Interview: 2.99%
Other: 1.80%
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