Job seekers get tips on exam preparation and how to apply online

The San Francisco District (California) of the United States Postal Service is hosting workshops on how to take the postal exam and navigate the www.usps.com/careers online application process.

Exam workshops  will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the following  times and locations:

Redwood City – Red Morton Community Center, 1120 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City, CA 94061

09:30 AM and 11:30 AM

There are four exam workshops on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the following  times and locations:

Palo Alto Post Office, 2085 E Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
09:30 AM and 11:30 AM

San Francisco Processing & Distribution Center, 1300 Evans Ave., San Francisco, CA 94188

9:30 AM  and 11:30 AM

The exam workshops are one hour in length and applicants will be provided instructions on how to take the exam for entry-level positions. Applicants will learn what is included on the exam, tips on how to prepare, including a practice test. Instructions on how to navigate www.usps.com/careers to search for job openings and submit online applications will be provided. The San Francisco District has immediate openings for City Carrier Assistants, Rural Carrier Associates, Mail Handler Assistants, Postal Support Employees, Tractor Trailer/Motor Vehicle Operators, Casual Mail Handlers and Automotive Technicians.

Applicants must be 18 years of age, or 16 years of age with a high school diploma. All applicants must be able to pass drug screening and a criminal background investigation. Some positions require an exam. Any position that has a driving requirement will also require a valid driver license and clean DMV 2-year driving history. Citizenship or permanent resident status is required.

The Postal Service is a great place to work, and employment with the Postal Service provides job security as well as many challenging and rewarding promotional opportunities to job seekers.