My Post Office Exam 473 Experience

[@thevacuumtubejunky9774]

Great video. Sounds like many high profile jobs so to speak, your personal assessment test and interview are the biggest things to focus on, passing those two are Huge in my opinion. Your personal assessment test pretty much gives a round about way of who you are, and your actual physical interview will tell the interviewers if you lied on your assessment test. Believe it or not, those interviewers are trained to ask questions in a manner like a detective would ask, they'll ask the same question but in 3, 4, or 5 different ways to try to throw you for a loop. Thanks for sharing your video. Good luck, I hope all works out for you. Kind regards Eric Dee

[@starrrobinson3110]

I got a 91.90 because of you thank you so much

[@mrsparex]

91 is exceptional!

[@vmurphy929]

omg let me see. i want to see this.. ( only because ppl say it's impossible to get in the 90's) so if i can see your test results, I'll go i feeling better about myself knowing it can happen. congrats to you . did you get a job

[@mrsparex]

@@vmurphy929 The P.O. is constantly hiring. The turnover is high. The trick is being able to work up to 10 years part-time. Could be as short as 6 years. Even if you scored 75 you'd still get interviews... if you didn't pass it's no biggie... just wait the time and retest. (don't tell anybody you're doing it). There are tips on passing it and there's practice tests online (free). Smaller offices tend to be friendlier... it's "dog eat dog" in some of the big P.O. s. If you want tips let me know... but realize it's very limited income and no benefits FOR A LONG TIME! Good luck!

[@nikelopez7210]

How did you take the 473 exam? Do i have to fill out application first? Please reply!

[@user-tw2gz4eh5c]

@@mrsparex No benefits for a long time? Like how long? I heard that the probationary period is 90 days..so is it after 90 days? I also heard somewhere that it can take years to become permanent or as they say, a "regular."

[@yes350yes]

Thanks for this video you cant know how many people you have helped. Good timing for me as I was actually considering this. Being a retired person the memory part has me scared as some others have mentioned. Thanks for the info and heads up.

[@tohimiowe]

Thanks for the video. I passed my exam yesterday with an 84.40%. Whew!!! *I will say that I literally made myself sick thinking about the memory section and it was actually easier than I thought.

[@richardrichardson7972]

Awesome, good job :). You'll have no problem getting hired. PSE is more competitive, so that one might be a little more difficult to get. Either way you're good to go!

[@tohimiowe]

Richard Richardson - I appreciate the encouragement, thanks.

[@BibleWithBritt]

About the test. If the first address says drive and the second says dr, would this be considered incorrect or no error?

[@jeffw1267]

+Brittney Caine I've never seen a question like that on a postal test. You'll have different suffixes like Street, Court, Loop, and on like that. In reality, we see "drive" and "dr" as the same thing.

[@tanyadavis2874]

I'm taking the test on tuesday... I'm so scared about the memory section... I feel so weak...

[@estherhdz76]

Thanks to you and another one I passed 83%

[@lifeisagarden8974]

Did you get called for an interview?

[@starboyxxx9249]

Yeah i made it in passed everything.., my 4th day out on my own learning routes

[@1smae100]

How is it

[@KajunGamer]

Congrats

[@leidy1202]

I passed thanks for the tips!

[@miamiliving6625]

Leidy♥️ Did u have to deposit $39 prior to taking the exam?

[@readscapedreaming4928]

It seems after probation period and especially after making regular, most carriers stop sharing experiences. Is the job that mundane after that?

[@vegawob]

Thanks for video, haven't taken it yet but this was really helpful.

[@sallobo777]

473 exam is gone; now is 474. 474 is much easier, had no clue I was doing the 474 exam. I thought it was just a personality test and was rushing thru it, and I still scored a 90.

[@Mamadagreatt]

I'm scared of memory part of test

[@TyCat22]

Thank you for this video. I scored 85.70 with a vet points of +5(not added yet)90.70.

[@jasmineshanellejenkins1219]

Are you still working at USPS? And if so how are things for you now? I have orientation this April 🎉.

[@Latear85]

Thanks for the video‼️ I scored a 81.40 today‼️

[@lifeisagarden8974]

Did you get hired?

[@blairakana9984]

Now you will get a email link to do your exam online after you apply. What he is describing as examples of the exam are true and it’s self-explanatory on the exam. It’s not difficult at all but you have to pay attention to detail.

[@thorazine0076]

I read online they no longer give 473/473E Exam? REPLACED by EXAMS 474, 475, 476 & 477?

[@Davidmaccc]

I never had to take a test as an RCA. I took the personality quiz but no test?

[@humblemogwai8065]

did you get the job, I just got the offer email hopefully I get the job.

[@Davidmaccc]

I got the offer letter, took my fingerprints now I’m just waiting on the Nico federal background check! It’s been a month and I’m still waiting

[@raspalk.warriach7142]

Thank you so much Great information!

[@richardrichardson7972]

Raz's Cuisine you’re welcome! Good luck if you go through with the process

[@seanwitt2463]

Luckily the new 474 test was easier, at least for me. Didn’t study, just took it. Scored a 98%. Basic questions.

[@lizavillacorte4746]

Thank you for the info. 👌😉

[@kristaporter10]

I just tested today and got an 85.80 but I'm not sure where that puts me In my candidate pool

[@richardrichardson7972]

Krista Porter you’re definitely in the top tier!

[@kristaporter10]

I have an interview tomorrow!

[@Asphalt_iggi]

@@kristaporter10 Good luck to you.

[@nikelopez7210]

Did you apply for the job first? Then you take the test??

[@kevincabral4170]

I got a 97..👍

[@whiteymamasan4138]

I gave them money but never got a e mail to take the test

[@richardrichardson7972]

Whitey Mamasan do not pay for any test materials! Also they changed the test and it’s completely different now

[@KajunGamer]

Is the drug test and physical exam before or after the postal exam?

[@erickrcisneros]

Anyone notice that USPS job offers try to charge you to apply..... please tell me what’s going on. I’d love to continue forward and apply. I’ve done shipping in the past moving freight around North America primarily. Third party logistics. Talk to me!

[@Asphalt_iggi]

Go online and apply. It's free to apply.

[@kathrynskyles2242]

No fee to apply

[@starrrobinson3110]

I need help I can’t afford to pay for the whole test that website use to have the full test for free.....now I’m kinda stuck using the book n the test is on the computer

[@jeffw1267]

Just work on your memory techniques, and remember that the initial psych test is also scored. The USPS won't tell us how they grade it, but there's free information on how to get high psych test scores. Some clips are here on KZbin.

[@starrrobinson3110]

I used that technique and I passed with a 91.90 thank you for the video my interview Wednesday

[@resebrooks5835]

Did you have to print out a confirmation paper of your schedule date and bring it to the test cite

[@krismckinney7425]

No

[@MJ-ke1hn]

Thanks for this video! Its help.

[@nikhil27]

i passed the test! how long until i find out if i got the job?!?! or what do i do after i passed it!?

[@mariamonshae2711]

Did you get it?

[@laurenlocd3180]

I got a question .. I took my 473 exam October 18 of 2018 . I applied for pse . I passed and got an 82 .. so started to work for that holiday season coming up . Fast forward to March of this year they called me back to finger print ... I live in Cali and wanted to move back to Indiana so I retracted my application with them and applied for a pse position in Indiana .. I applied and why did they tell me I had to take the exam you take before the 473?? It’s called 476 ?? Why am I getting emailed to take the test process again when I passed already I don’t get it

[@laurenlocd3180]

They told me when I took it the first time that I didn’t have to take it again in 7 years .

[@strawberrypeaxhmango]

@@laurenlocd3180 New system went into effect recently (acquired this information at an interview earlier this week). They are now requiring "virtual entry examinations" prior to being considered for employment. Your 473 examination will remain active for the 6 year time period as previously mentioned to you. The 476 examination will remain active for 2 years ( I believe). You will need to take the 476 to qualify for PSE this time around. You can find the information regarding test dates/expiration dates/eligibility under your eCareer candidate profile. Login, and then click -> "show roadmap" -> "assessments". Sorry if this was long winded but I hope this helps.

[@yhalyng.]

Hi can you please give me the idea about the completion Thank you really appreciate it.

[@edoneill4395]

How did you get the process started, how did you apply?

[@straycat9869]

usps.Com

[@rickhunter6242]

I'm taking it in a couple of days. May I ask, is the real exam easier than those practice test from that website? Thanks in advance for your kind reply.

[@richardrichardson7972]

Rick Hunter sorry for the late response. It’s basically the same. I’d say it’s slightly harder.

[@vmurphy929]

I've been reading all over that the practice one is a lot harder

[@mariamonshae2711]

How did you do?

[@JamesBond-dx3de]

Where did you go take the exam?

[@nikelopez7210]

I just got 92.0 on my online answers but haven’t got any emails to go take the in person exam? How long does it take for them to email you?

[@rudietudietv9292]

Nike Lopez you don’t have to do the 473 anymore only the virtual test you took online

[@nikelopez7210]

Rudietudie TV its been almost a week and haven’t heard anything?

[@tevincollier9461]

Nike Lopez did they email you yet? I just took mine and got a 99 percent.

[@rootphreaker]

What should i put on resume? Should you follow up after interview, even though there is a long wait? Can you put in a general application and just take the test so you have it ready when the job you want does become available?

[@emmanuellifeauthentic]

Thanks so much

[@kevinblair5708]

Question: Do I take the exam before I apply, or do I apply then take the exam???

[@ChimpoTalksGaming]

Aaaaaaand they retired the 473 exam and you have to take a whole lot of new exams... good new is, they are much easier.

[@workliferecognition7002]

What exams andwhen did this happen

[@debtfreegeneration4558]

I scored a 98 2 days ago and haven't heard back from them yet... Hopefully its enough I would hate to get beat by someone who scored higher.

[@richardrichardson7972]

Debt Free Generation it can take weeks to hear back. You will not hear back within days

[@Asphalt_iggi]

I only scored a 71, studied the night before the test.

[@mrsparex]

Just curious... did you go to work at a P.O.?

[@starboyxxx9249]

Hey im going through the process i passed the exam with an 80.10 i passed the background but got a red flag for moving violation will they stay accept me

[@mariamonshae2711]

Hows it going? Did you get it?

[@lifeisagarden8974]

Did they hire you?

[@artesuave4760]

I can’t even get my hands on an exam... I’ve applied they haven’t sent me anything

[@sasarez313]

Hi there . Can ask you if you don't mind ? Me too l applied one week ago, and l am waiting them to sent me something in my Email but l didn't get anything. Can you tell your experience.

[@lucascunha5879]

Lol I thought it was connor mcgregor from the thumbnail

[@bmlaforge]

I just scored an 81. The memory part has my hands shaking and sweating. Do you think i'll hear back from anyone?

[@user-cr4tx9gy9f]

did you hear anything about after?

[@thatvegashighrisedude2757]

Did you end up getting the job ?

[@bmlaforge]

@@user-cr4tx9gy9f sorry for the late response. I got the job, finished up all my training except for the last day which is where the story begins. As I was about to start my first day I get a letter in the mail stating something came back iffy and it's under investigation. So i brought the letter to my post office to give my post master aka manager and she said it looks like you're fired.. she said she'll look into it. Two weeks went by and i took matters into my own hands and started calling everyone. Turns out I wasn't fucking fired, they just couldn't contact one of my old bosses. So another month goes by and I never heard back from them and I never got a chance to start. I will never fucking work for USPS again after what they put me through. It would have been life changing for my family and they fucked my life over for the last year because of that bs letter. Do not work for them. No guarantee that you'll ever get a full time position. Its bs. My buddy has worked for USPS for 10 years and still cant get permanent position. Find something else or do this temporary for a year cause you could make great money. Just no life work balance.

[@bmlaforge]

@@thatvegashighrisedude2757 yes but they fucked me over before I even started day one. I wouldnt recommended making this into a career tbh. You'll he lucky to get full time permanent position with benefits and retirement. Guys have worked their for 15 years and still haven't gotten shit. Stay away from government jobs.

[@Diamond88keyz]

Did you do the $39 deposit to practice the test?

[@readscapedreaming4928]

Don't pay anyone. I think there is even a video on youtube taking you step by step on the answers. You just want to keep applying until they offer you to take the free online assessment.

[@richardrichardson7972]

Don’t pay for anything! Also, the test is different now.

[@myqueen3835]

After you applied, the usps sent you to do the test???

[@rudietudietv9292]

They started a new test May this year. Which is virtual and you don’t have to go in to take it. If the exam spots aren’t full they’ll send you a link to take the test

[@JamesBond-dx3de]

I need to Know where to go to take the exam please

[@krismckinney7425]

You apply onlive 1st. Then take the assessment test online. After you have taken that you schedule a test date and location to take the 473 exam.

[@sasarez313]

@@krismckinney7425 l applied but l didn't get the assessment in my email. I don't how l can take ?

Where's the free stuff? I cannot find any free timed exams?

[@charlesakoi3727]

thanks so much. the video is informative

[@kellysheridan4064]

Did you get the job ?

[@kellysheridan4064]

Oh nevermind ..I see that you did . Congratulations!

[@richardrichardson7972]

@@kellysheridan4064 haha indeed. thank you!

[@gerardorodriguez973]

do u have to payfor the practice exam ?

[@krismckinney7425]

No....unless you count gas money. I had to drive 100 miles🤑

[@Astarz22]

How can I take this exam

[@cjcpop2011]

Hi Richard, thanks for this video, I took the Postal Exam Test a few days ago and passed with an 82. What you said about the exam was really true, the memory part of the test was actually easy, I actually was more worried about that part of the exam but I did good. Now does anyone know if an 82 is good score to get an interview and eventually getting hired by post office? I live in Miami Florida area. Thanks to all.

[@jeffw1267]

82 is a pretty good score. Did you study for the test? Test score can be an important tiebreaker and it ended up being huge for me, because there was a girl in my office with the same hire date but a lower test score. So I outbid her a couple of times after we made reg. Then again, when you make reg you may be the only one left with your hire date, so your test score won't mean anything. There's no way to know in advance. The test doesn't really help you in your postal career anyway.

[@cjcpop2011]

jeffw1267 Hey Jeff, thanks. Yes, I did studied for the exam about a week before, which I took this past Wednesday. I watched few KZbin videos like this video and then practiced the address checking, forms completion, coding and memory. I also followed the strategies and tips on how to answer each sections of the exam. Like with address checking, I first read the zip code and then the address to see if zip code or address or both had the errors or no errors. When I took the exam the only section I actually got confused with was the forms completion. The some of the questions wasn’t like the practice exam I took and scored high with. I think that section I got some wrong and I also didn’t get the chance to answer 4 or 5 questions. Also I think the assessment test I took first also factored my score. Thanks for letting me know that my score is good for the post office process, I hope to get an update soon from the USPS. I understand it is a long process to hopefully get the job. So Jeff how is the job, the management, etc? I am going for the CCA or City Carrier Assistant 1.

[@Mamadagreatt]

Congraulations to you i'm scared my test is tomorrow

[@chantelboyd86]

Did you passed the test?

[@Mamadagreatt]

@@chantelboyd86 Yes I did I got 80.30 score Yaaaaay Me it's passing. Lol

[@chantelboyd86]

Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you!

[@nikelopez7210]

How did you take the test? Did you apply for the job first?

[@johneisha18]

Hey great video. Question do you know what hiring list means?

[@richardrichardson7972]

Whitney Johneisha hiring list means you’ll likely get emailed about attending an interview. But it’s not guaranteed. All depends on test score.

[@johneisha18]

Richard Richardson I already had an interview for the position now it says hiring list. Thanks for responding

[@richardrichardson7972]

Whitney Johneisha awesome! Mine also said hiring list before I got offered, so I think there’s a good chance you’ll receive a job offer!

[@johneisha18]

Richard Richardson thank you for the information

[@richardrichardson7972]

You're welcome! Did you end up getting an offer!?

[@dchardinaycole5944]

Hey great video, super informative. Are you working for USPS?

[@richardrichardson7972]

Dchardinay Cole thank you! No not yet, the process really does take forever :(. I’ve had two CCA interviews so far. Hoping to get a job offer from one of them soon.

[@richardrichardson7972]

Dchardinay Cole I also made an interview video if you want to check that out!

[@16srt392]

I scored a 79.60 on the exam do you think I will get contacted to move forward?

[@blue99saturn]

Yes. The post office is always hiring because they keep the people they do hire. Many people find the job too difficult. The postal managers treat the new hires like mules and you work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

[@16srt392]

John M Pacheco given my current financial status I am willing to work with them and hopefully with some time it gets better. I am pretty fit but I just hope this job works out good! Thanks for the reply

[@blue99saturn]

No problem. As a current city letter carrier, OJI and union steward in Durham NH, I have many years of experience and can help you. Just let me know.

[@richardrichardson7972]

Yes for sure. It might just take a little while. Who gets offered is all based on test score. Let's say you're 1/10 people who applied for 2 spots and you're 79.60 is the 5th best test score of the bunch. The two people with the highest score will be offered first. But both of them could either decline or not qualify for the job based on background checks. Then it would be offered to the next 2 people, etc. etc.

[@16srt392]

Richard Richardson oh I see, thanks for the reply! Now I’m even more nervous but that’s okay 😂 do they contact you by email or phone?

[@miamiliving6625]

Did u have to deposit $39 prior to taking the exam?

[@richardrichardson7972]

Qnz Finest absolutely not. I’ve never heard anything of the sort!

[@bjc4204]

No. That's the wrong site! Go to the link in his description box.

[@robertking7584]

Seriously? That exam is dead simple if you can read and understand basic english. I scored 89 first try. It is largely a personality test.

[@richardrichardson7972]

the test is different now than it was when I took it

[@AlephTaV549]

404 Not found

[@crumadonis]

You are goregous, wow

[@straycat9869]

I just got hired as a CCA and never took the 473 exam.

[@richardrichardson7972]

The 473 is gone, its now the 474 Exam