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Post Office Jobs: Explore and Find Jobs, Prepare for the 473 Postal Exam, and Locate ALL Job Opportunities (5th edition)
 
 
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Dennis V. Damp (Author)
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Post Office Jobs June 1, 2009
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 This is the first book to cover the eCareer process; all Postal Exam books published prior to 2009 are outdated.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.

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Essential for anyone who seeks to become a postal worker. This book covers the entire Process... Recommended. --Midwest Book Review

This popular book has been expanded and updated, a third devoted to testing. Perusable and thorough. Recommended. --Library Jounral

June 7, 2009 - "The Postal Service made significant changes including the elimination of the recurrent postal exams that were administered across the country every one to two years for all major metropolitan areas," Damp explains. "You now apply for each vacancy as it occurs. You take a part of the required exam when you apply online and do the remainder at a local testing facility within the next 14 days." "Damp's new 5th edition of Post Office Jobs is the only book available that covers the Postal Service's new system and includes a study guide for the revised 473 Postal Exam. This is the comprehensive tool you need if you want any type of job in the Postal Service" --Joyce Lain Kennedy, nationally-syndicated CAREERS NOW columnist

About the Author

Damp is the author of 23 books and writes from first-hand experience: he spent 35 years working for Uncle Sam. Damp's titles have been featured, reviewed and recommended by Library Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal. He has appeared on hundreds of radio talk shows and on the CNN 'Your Money' show.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Bookhaven Press; 5 edition (June 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0943641276
  • ISBN-13: 978-0943641270
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,716 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Dennis Damp is an expert in employment practices and career guidance for the federal and health care sectors. Damp also writes a federal employees' retirement column and he is the author of 23 books ranging from federal employment and healthcare to finance.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Techniques for studying, October 10, 2005
My daughter and I recently took the postal exam for carrier/clerk/sales. After using some of the techniques, we both found the test to be a lot easier then we both expected. We both put this book to good use. I would recommend this book for anyone who is taking the exam. Whether the exam is for City Carrier or Rural Route, Clerk or any other position, this book will give you what you need and is an excellent source of information.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Now in its fifth edition, August 6, 2005
There are careers to be found in the postal service, not just short term jobs. Now in its fifth edition, "Post Office Jobs: Explore & Find Jobs, Prepare for the 473 Postal Exam, and Locate All Job Opportunities" is a guide for those considering the postal service as a career. Postal Service jobs can prove to be very lucrative and comfortable jobs for those willing to put in the effort, and author Dennis V. Damp hopes to inspire readers to do what they need to in order to have a chance at these jobs. Highly recommended..
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5.0 out of 5 stars postal jobs book, March 3, 2011
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Good book for postal jobs but they have changed some of the exams etc. so may not be up to date but probably worth the money. The best jobs in the postal service would be in maintance. They are cutting a lot of jobs in several areas especially clerks and mailhandlers because of automation. ALSO as a 27 yr employee of usps you will have to put up with a lot of stress.
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