USPS · Tell Us Your Story

Which statement best reflects your attitude toward providing good customer service on your route?

Correct answer

I see good customer service as part of the job — being courteous, helpful, and professional with the people on my route

  1. A Customers are an annoyance to avoid
  2. B I see good customer service as part of the job — being courteous, helpful, and professional with the people on my route
  3. C I only help customers if they tip me
  4. D Customer service is not relevant to delivering mail

Why this is the answer

Although carriers are not primarily retail clerks, they represent the Postal Service to the public every day and regularly interact with customers on their routes. The best answer shows you view courteous, helpful, professional customer service as part of the job. Treating customers as an annoyance, conditioning help on tips, or dismissing customer service entirely all conflict with the service-oriented values the exam rewards. The 'tell your story' items let you express attitudes that fit the role, and a genuine commitment to professional, friendly service is one the Postal Service values highly.
Source: USPS 474 VEA — Customer Service Attitude