We surveyed 847 postal service clerks to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical postal service clerk. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a postal service clerk?
Low
High
Working as a postal service clerk typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a postal service clerk?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a postal service clerk typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.
Is it easy to get a job as a postal service clerk?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a postal service clerk. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for postal service clerks.
Do postal service clerks work full-time or part-time?
57% of postal service clerks work in full-time roles while 43% work part-time.
Is being a postal service clerk stressful?
Low
High
Postal service clerks tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a postal service clerk?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a postal service clerk.
How competitive is the workplace for postal service clerks?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for postal service clerks.
Does being a postal service clerk require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for postal service clerks.
Are postal service clerks allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Postal service clerks rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do postal service clerks have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Postal service clerks tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a postal service clerk physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a postal service clerk may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are postal service clerks exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Postal service clerks tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a postal service clerk require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a postal service clerk.
Does being a good postal service clerk require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a postal service clerk.