USPS Mock Interview
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Question 7 of 30
How would your current or former employer describe you?
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Elisabeth Walter is an experienced Recruiting Consultant and Enrollment Advisor.
While hiring managers get a feel for who a candidate is through the application and interview process, I know that they love to hear what others would say about their top candidate. To gauge your self-reflection skills, the team at the USPS expects you to discuss what your previous colleagues would say about you.
Elisabeth Walter is an experienced Recruiting Consultant and Enrollment Advisor.
"When you call my former boss for a reference, they will say that I am reliable with a friendly disposition, always willing to help my coworkers. I am confident my references will have positive things to say about me and the traits I would bring to the USPS."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Before your interview with the United States Postal Service, take a moment to reflect on your interactions with your previous boss and closest colleagues, and come prepared to discuss direct feedback you've received throughout your career. If you find yourself at a loss for words, look at your resume and think of some of your daily responsibilities. If you were quick to listen and take action when they asked you to complete a task, they would probably describe you as proactive. If you were consistently positive even when times were tough for the company, your employer might say that you were a pillar of strength on which they could always rely. Think of some qualities that make you a fantastic new hire!
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"As a recent graduate, I would say my former teachers and classmates would let you know that I'm a fun, bright, and hard-working individual. People love to be around me because of my positivity and ability to make them laugh."
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Former employers will describe me as reliable, hardworking, willing to learn and help coworkers in need.
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Great! These are very good characteristics to have.
"My former employer would describe me as reliable, hardworking, eager to learn, and willing to help coworkers in need."
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