This all new 5th edition describes the Postal Services' new automated online eCareer application system and examination process. This is the first book to cover the eCareer process; all Postal Exam books published prior to 2009 are outdated. This new edition includes a 473 Postal Exam study guide and provides all of the information needed to locate job vacancies, prepare for exams and explore all jobs including those that don't require entrance tests.

This updated edition covers all occupations from general maintenance and technicians to truck drivers, mail carriers, clerks, administrative and clerical positions. The author provides an insider's perspective of what it takes to go from job hunter to hired and everything in between. Damp worked 35 years for Uncle Sam. This is the only Postal Service career guide that includes related civil service jobs, a comprehensive 473 postal exam study guide, and provides online updates at postalwork.net, prepares the reader for interviews, and covers all occupations. Eight steps to finding a job:1) Identify suitable occupations, 2) Apply for multiple vacancies, 3) Complete online assessments, 4) Study for the 473 Postal Exam, 5) Consider casual temporary jobs, 6) Prepare for job interviews, 7) Apply for jobs that don't require exams8) Explore related civil service jobs.

The entire hiring process changed in late 2008. Entrance tests are still required, however, you now apply for specific job vacancies - not tests - and compete the initial assessment online when you first apply. Applicants are scheduled to take monitored computer based exams, if required, at local testing facilities. This book walks readers through the new process and prepares them for he exam.