Individuals that pass the written Postal exam 473 are called for an interview. Passing the interview is a prerequisite to getting a postal service job. The invitation for the face-to-face interview is sent about a week of taking the written exam. The interview is conducted about a week after you receive the invitation email from USPS.

If you receive an interview email from USPS after passing the exam, here are five tips that will help you to better prepare for the interview.

1. Know about the Format

The interview session is divided into two parts. A group interview will be conducted at the start that lasts for about two hours.  Afterwards, the prospective employees will give one-to-one interviews. The interview questions center around codes of conduct and job duties. The aim of the interview is to find out whether there is a match between the candidate and the position sought.

2. Know about the Type of Questions

The interviewer can ask any type of question during the interview. The questions may be regarding situational performance. For instance, the interviewer may ask: "Can you work in both cold and hot temperature?" or "How do you handle conflict at the workplace?".

The interviewer may also ask about availability during the weekends. Moreover, the interviewer may ask questions relating to feelings on animals, driving records, and physical endurance. These questions relate to the job tasks. In addition, the interviewer may ask general questions such as "Tell me a bit about yourself", "What are your strengths and weakness?", "Why should we hire you?", "What is your best accomplishment to date?", "Why did you leave the last job?", "What are your salary expectations?", "Can you work independently?", "Are you a team player?".

3. Dress Appropriately

You need to look the part during the interview. While you don't need to wear a suit and tie during the interview, it's important that you dress smartly. Consider wearing pant and shirt instead of t-shirt and jeans. Appropriate dressing will make a positive impression during the interview.

4. Learn about the USPS

You should learn about the USPS before going to the interview. The interviewer will most probably ask about some information regarding the postal company. Make sure that you visit the website of the company and find out its history, departments, and how it works. You should also read the job responsibilities of the applied post.

5. Practice!

Lastly, you should consider practicing for the interview. Consider asking a friend or family member to ask you questions that could be asked during the interview. You can also practice giving the interview in front of the mirror. Practicing in this way will give you the confidence to acing the interview.

If you keep the above tips in mind, you will perform well during the interview. Just remember to keep appropriate eye contact with the interviewer. This will make you appear confident and make a positive impact on the interviewer regarding your suitability for the job post.