Applying for a Job
at the U.S. Postal Service
BEFORE YOU START
Make sure you have time to complete the entire process;
it may take up to two hours.
Thank you for Use a Windows-based computer and an Internet Explorer
considering or Firefox browser.
USPS as an NOTE: Our system is not MAC compatible or compatible with other
internet browsersif you use either you may not be able to complete
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the application process.
we hope to hear
from you soon!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING
1. Go to usps.com/careers
2. Under USPS Account select either Create an account or
Log In To Your Account if you have registered or applied with USPS
before. Sign in with your User Name and Password.
3. The system will walk you through your Profile Roadmap. Please
STEP 1:
CREATE AN enter/update your profile with the most recent information.
ACCOUNT NOTE: Your employment history must be complete with no time gaps.
If you leave time gaps, you will not be able to save and/or submit.
4. Apply for open positions by clicking on Search Now. You can search
by keyword, location, and/or functional area.
STEP 2:
HELPFUL APPLICATION TIPS
SEARCH
OPEN JOBS Items marked with an asterisk are mandatory and must be
completed to move on to the next page.
Review the requirements listed on the job posting. To ensure that
your application is complete, address how your skill set, education
and training matches each of the requirements.
When completing the Summary of Accomplishments section, we
STEP 3:
APPLY ONLINE suggest that you write about how your skill set, education and
training matches the posting in a supplemental document and
attach it to your application.
We suggest that you upload a current resume, if you have one.
It is the policy of the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide equal employment opportunities and prevent employment
discrimination. The USPS seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce in which employees respect and value each others
differences and work to promote collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all employees are able to participate and contribute
to their full potential.
The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process. If you desire
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