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ISBN
0943641276
EAN
9780943641270
Publication Name
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Type
Paperback
Release Title
Post Office Jobs: How to Get a Job with the U.S. Postal Service
Artist
Damp, Dennis V.
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Publisher
Bookhaven Press, LLC
ISBN-10
0943641276
ISBN-13
9780943641270
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71674602

Product Key Features

Edition
5
Book Title
Post Office Jobs : How to Get a Job with the U. S. Postal Service
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Questions & Answers, Public Affairs & Administration, Careers / Job Hunting, Civil Service, Tests
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Reference, Business & Economics, Study Aids
Author
Dennis Damp
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
24.9 Oz
Item Length
10.9 in
Item Width
8.4 in

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Trade
Reviews
Presents eight steps to successfully landing jobs and a comprehensive job hunter's checklist to keep you on track; completely revised and updated, The average pay for postal service workers, says this guide, is $75,614 a year. Such jobs are extremely popular, and Damp's title will help job seekers understand which types of positions are offered by the post office, find information on employment, and prepare for interviews. This guide will also help your patrons to prepare for the relevant civil service test, the 473 Postal Exam. VERDICT A useful manual to what can be a lucrative profession., Ads will be placed in Library Journal and to over 16,000 media, reviewers and bookstores through PMA's Target marketing campaigns., Includes a 473 Postal Exam with study guide; covers all occupations including jobs that don't require a written test
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
383/.4973/023
Edition Description
Revised edition,New Edition
Designed by
Foster, George
Synopsis
Anyone interested in a challenging career with excellent pay needs to explore the Postal Service job market. The average annual salary for employees, including benefits, exceeds $77,000 and professional and administrative employees earn up to six figures per year. The new 7th edition covers ALL occupations from mail carrier, maintenance, and clerical to professional and administrative. A comprehensive 473 Postal Exam study guide is included. It provides all the information needed to locate and apply for job vacancies and prepare for postal exams and the job interview. Learn how to navigate the Postal service's eCareer hiring system and explore all available hiring options. Readers will discover how to get their foot in the door through casual temporary appointments. Having worked 35½ years for Uncle Sam, the author offers an insider's perspective on what it takes to go from job hunter to hired, and everything in between., The all-new seventh-edition of Post Office Jobs provides an overview of what jobs are available,including many that don't require written tests and how to apply for them. You will also find a comprehensive 473/473E study guide with helpful test-taking strategies that could dramatically improve many applicant's exam scores. Seven other sample postal exams are included in this new edition for maintenance, clerical, technician, and other major occupations. Most limit their job search to mail carrier and clerk positions and are unaware of the many other career opportunities that the postal service offers. Even with mail carriers and clerks making up over 50% of the workforce the postal service still employs hundreds of thousands in other occupations. They employ 30,000 building and equipment maintenance workers, 5,000 vehicle maintenance employees, thousands of motor vehicle operators, postal inspectors, accountants, administrative staff, human resource personnel, and professionals across a broad spectrum of fields. Post Office Jobs is the only post office career guide that includes a comprehensive 473/473E exam study guide, sample exam questions for 7 other careers, and job descriptions for the top 24 occupations. It provides guidance on how to explore alternative civil service occupations and includes a chapter on how to apply for postal inspector positions. Nancy Ledgerwood, our editor, worked for the postal service for 22 years. She provided an insider's perspective of theireCareer recruiting systemand testing processes. Featured Exams: 473/473E Major Entry Level 630/630E Postal Police 710/720/725/730 Clerical Battery 714 Data Conversion Operator 741/744 Accounting 916 Custodial 943 Automotive Mechanic and Technician 955 Mechanical and Electrical Job Skills Postal employees are interviewed prior to appointment by the selecting official. Chapter Six provides sample questions and detailed guidance on how to successfully handle this often nerve-racking face-to-face encounter. Professional and administrative occupations do not require written examinations. Your background, work experience and education determine your eligibility for the job. You'll learn how to locate vacancies and apply for these positions nationwide. Appendix B describes how to prepare your resume and includes examples ofKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA)statements that must be submitted with your application for many of the corporate positions. Appendix C provides an updated list ofCustomer Service District Officesthat you can contact for test results and to learn when jobs will be advertised in your area. Many who apply for and take postal exams misplace their paperwork and do not know who to contact. These offices can direct you to the right department when you have questions or have to reschedule an exam. Visit postalwork.net, the companion web site for the new 7th edition, for up-to-date guidance on postal service job options including direct links to the postal service's recruiting site. If you are seeking a job with the postal service, you should also be aware of postal employment and testing scams that charge excessive fees. The postal service does not charge application fees and no one can guarantee you a postal or federal job. All jobs are filled competitively. The average pay and benefits for all postal employees was $77,000 per year in 2018.The largest postal service pay system is predominantly for bargaining unit employees. There is also an Executive Administrative Schedule (EAS) for non-bargaining unit members where pay ranges from $25,619 up to an authorized maximum of $129,792. If you're looking for good pay with excellent benefits, explore the postal service job market. Use this book's resources, including the Job Hunter's Checklist in Appendix A, to begin your personal job search., The all-new seventh-edition of Post Office Jobs provides an overview of what jobs are available, including many that don't require written tests and how to apply for them. You will also find a comprehensive 473/473E study guide with helpful test-taking strategies that could dramatically improve many applicant's exam scores. Seven other sample postal exams are included in this new edition for maintenance, clerical, technician, and other major occupations. Most limit their job search to mail carrier and clerk positions and are unaware of the many other career opportunities that the postal service offers. Even with mail carriers and clerks making up over 50% of the workforce the postal service still employs hundreds of thousands in other occupations. They employ 30,000 building and equipment maintenance workers, 5,000 vehicle maintenance employees, thousands of motor vehicle operators, postal inspectors, accountants, administrative staff, human resource personnel, and professionals across a broad spectrum of fields. Post Office Jobs is the only post office career guide that includes a comprehensive 473/473E exam study guide, sample exam questions for 7 other careers, and job descriptions for the top 24 occupations. It provides guidance on how to explore alternative civil service occupations and includes a chapter on how to apply for postal inspector positions. Nancy Ledgerwood, our editor, worked for the postal service for 22 years. She provided an insider's perspective of their eCareer recruiting system and testing processes. Featured Exams: 473/473E Major Entry Level 630/630E Postal Police 710/720/725/730 Clerical Battery 714 Data Conversion Operator 741/744 Accounting 916 Custodial 943 Automotive Mechanic and Technician 955 Mechanical and Electrical Job Skills Postal employees are interviewed prior to appointment by the selecting official. Chapter Six provides sample questions and detailed guidance on how to successfully handle this often nerve-racking face-to-face encounter. Professional and administrative occupations do not require written examinations. Your background, work experience and education determine your eligibility for the job. You'll learn how to locate vacancies and apply for these positions nationwide. Appendix B describes how to prepare your resume and includes examples of Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA) statements that must be submitted with your application for many of the corporate positions. Appendix C provides an updated list of Customer Service District Offices that you can contact for test results and to learn when jobs will be advertised in your area. Many who apply for and take postal exams misplace their paperwork and do not know who to contact. These offices can direct you to the right department when you have questions or have to reschedule an exam. Visit postalwork.net, the companion web site for the new 7th edition, for up-to-date guidance on postal service job options including direct links to the postal service's recruiting site. If you are seeking a job with the postal service, you should also be aware of postal employment and testing scams that charge excessive fees. The postal service does not charge application fees and no one can guarantee you a postal or federal job. All jobs are filled competitively. The average pay and benefits for all postal employees was $77,000 per year in 2018. The largest postal service pay system is predominantly for bargaining unit employees. There is also an Executive Administrative Schedule (EAS) for non-bargaining unit members where pay ranges from $25,619 up to an authorized maximum of $129,792. If you're looking for good pay with excellent benefits, explore the postal service job market. Use this boo
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