Do you know why the U.S.Postal Service (USPS)is considered to be among the best institutions in the public sector to work for? If you think this is about prestige, then you have guessed it wrong, because in addition to that, the job pays well, with an average wage of around $25.41 on an hourly basis.

You can also choose and apply for a variety of the US postal jobs offered at the USPS, which ranges from sorting/delivering of the mail to corporate positions. This makes US postal jobs sound like the ideal job that you have always dreamt of. However, in order to land a job at the USPS, you have to pass the postal exam.

Are you changing your mind already? Don’t be disheartened yet because here are three easy ways to prepare you for the US postal exam with a great probability of success:

1.     Using Study Guides

When it comes to preparing for a postal exam or for any exam for that matter, the best way to go about the business is to use a good study guide. However, to ensure that you are selecting a study guide that is useful and appropriate, there are a few factors you need to take into consideration.

Here are the points you should be careful about when buying a study guide for your upcoming US postal exam:

• Opt for study material that is updated and accurate
• Run a background check on the material to see if it has good reviews or not
• Go for a guide that not only provides study material but also guides you about the procedure for applying for the test and the test dates etc.

2.     Practice to ensure Perfection

Practice makes a man perfect, so relying on the study guide alone is not enough if you want to pass your postal exam test. You will have to attempt a lot of practice tests to ensure time management during the exam.

You will need extra practice for the memory and coding section. Having sufficient practice of attempting the exam will give you an upper hand when you’re giving the actual test. There is a lot of material available in the market and on the internet that is bound to help you with practicing for the exam.

3.     Knowing what it takes to be an Employee of the USPS

Before you are ready to appear for the US postal exam, you need to know if you have what it takes to be an employee of the USPS. Research about the kind of duties you will be performing and ensure that this is indeed a job that you would like to do. Otherwise, there will be no point in making so much effort over nothing.

Once you have decided that you are interested in the job, then carefully check the schedules and requirements of the competitive test that are regularly posted on the USPS website.