Job-Postal.com is a website that can supposedly help you get a job with the USPS... but does it really or is it a scam?
Unfortunately there have been, and will continue to be, lots of USPS related job scams because of how desirable this type of job actually is. Job-Postal isn't really considered a full-blown scam in my opinion, but what they are doing is slightly deceptive and this has led to many other people throwing around scam accusations.
In this review I'll be going over what exactly they provide and why you do NOT need it.
Overview
- Website: job-postal.com
- Recommended?: Absolutely not
What Is Job-Postal.com?
In a nutshell, Job-Postal.com is a website that sells educational content to help people get jobs with the USPS.
That's right... probably not what you were expecting, huh?
Although the website doesn't say it, it does come across as some sort of official USPS hiring website, which it is NOT.
They do state that they are not affiliated with USPS in the disclaimer, but I feel it can still be a bit misleading the way they list the different entry level USPS jobs available.
Something Smells Fishy
I was tipped off about this website from someone and decided to check it out to see if it was legit.
Right from the start things were seeming a bit strange.
For example, when I went to the website it was telling me that "Your Postal Job Registration is Confirmed".
... Huh???
What are they talking about? I never registered for anything. I only went to the website...
Then I decided to look into who is behind this whole operation, in which I came up short of any information.
In the About Us section they don't tell us anything about who is actually running the website. Pretty strange huh?
And it doesn't end there.
With a postal job service that a place like this claims to provide you might expect them to have a team of people and an office somewhere... well if you did think this then you thought wrong.
On the website they list the address below as the location of the business...
I decided to look it up and it turns out that the whole operation is being run out of a 1,348 square foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house that sold for $100,500 in 2016... probably not what you were expecting...
At this point I knew something was not right and that this website probably wasn't exactly what it seemed it could be... and I was right.
And what makes me even more suspicious of this opportunity is the fact that there have been numerous other, nearly identical, misleading opportunities.
Postal Jobs Source is one of the other nearly identical programs out there that I've reviewed, and there are others.
What's Really Going On Here?
When you go to the Jobs section of the website and click on any of the jobs for more information, you are taken to a series of steps to see if you qualify.
First you have to agree that you are old enough, a US citizen, etc...
Then you select your job preferences...
And lastly you are taken to a short video that goes over some of the benefits of working for the USPS... and there is a spot to enter your email address and zip code to continue...
Now after I entered my email something went wrong. I got sent to a blank page and couldn't go any further. However, it seems that I was supposed to get sent to a page to purchase some sort of training resource.
Job-Postal.com sells educational material that basically outlines the process of getting a job with the USPS, which is NOT necessary for getting a job but in a way they sort of make it seem like it is.
There are 10 steps that they provide guidance for, which I'll go over...
Step 1: Postal Hiring Guidebook - In this first step you are provided with a Postal Hiring Guidebook that Job-Postal.com created.
This is a 38 page online document that provides an overview of the process.
Step 2: Create eCareer Account Profile - In this step you are walked through the process of creating an account profile online on the official USPS job hiring website.
This is nice and all, but you certainly don't need assistance.
This is another online document, 14 pages in total.
Step 3: Virtual Entry Assessments - Here you are provided with a breakdown of the different assessments that job candidates must complete, which include:
- MC (474) for Mail Carrier jobs
- MC (475) for Mail Handler jobs
- MC (476) for Mail Processing jobs
- MC (477) for Customer Service Clerk jobs
Step 4: Assessment Preparation - This is a short 1.5 page document that explains a bit more about the assessments and preparation for them.
Step 5: Search Jobs, Review Details - This is a 12 page document that goes over how to use USPS's job search portal... which isn't difficult at all.
Step 6: Apply for 1 of 4 Entry-Level Jobs Offering Assessment - In this step you learn how to find jobs and apply to them.
Again... pretty basic stuff here.
Step 7: Receive Assessment Notification Email with Link - Here they talk about how you will receive an email invitation to take an assessment test if you qualify.
Why they need to provide training on how to receive and open an email is beyond me.
Step 8: Retrieve Assessment Results - Step 8 explains how to log into your account to see your test results.
I'll summarize this step for you so that you don't have to waste your time:
- Enter your username
- Enter your password
- Click the login button
Done.
Step 9: Search and Apply for Desired Job and Location - If you can search for things on Google and come across my review here then you likely won't need this step... but in case you do it consists of a 15 page document and shows how to search for jobs on the USPS website.
Step 10: Receive Interview Request by Email and/or Phone - Again, why they need to provide information on this is beyond me. Here they go over how to receive an interview request... which consists of doing nothing but waiting for them to contact you... if they decide to.
Don't Fall for The Trick
As mentioned, none of what they provide is necessary. Anyone can apply for USPS jobs for free, and there is plenty of information available for free.
PostalExam.com even warns about fraudulent services like this.
My suggestion would be to avoid this place. After reading a number of complaints with the BBB it doesn't seem to be worth it by any means... which I could already tell based on the service they are providing.
*Note: That last review brings up a good point. They say that Job-Post.com doesn't want to give refunds unless you complete the assessment.
In their refund policy they state that you have to do everything you are supposed to do and still not be offered a job within 30 days in order for them to issue a refund.
Is Job-Postal a Scam?
This is more of an opinion than fact. While the opportunity is a bit on the deceptive side, what they provide does have some value and could help people get USPS jobs... but it just isn't worth paying for.
So you decided... is it a scam?
Free Information Is Available
If you are interested in applying for a USPS position then I would suggest a free and well-known legitimate resource like PostalExam.com.
You can read their article on How to Apply for Postal Jobs and Exams to learn how to do it the right way, for free.
Conclusion - Avoid
Recap:
- Jobs-Postal.com sells educational information on the USPS hiring process
- They are in no way affiliated with USPS
- We have no information about who is behind this operation... other than it is being run out of a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house (hahaha)
- There are lots of complaints with the BBB about it
- What they provide is completely unnecessary
You have to be careful what you get involved with online. I would always recommend doing some digging around if an opportunity seems a bit strange or too good to be true, which you are obviously doing now, so good for you.
Of course you are more than welcome to do what you want and buy into what they sell, but I personally don't care for deceptive websites like this and would recommend against it.
Take care and I hope you found this review helpful! Please share it to help spread the truth!
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Hey do you know how I can delete my job-postal account?