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Applicants must earn a passing score on the VEA to be considered for these jobs.  \nThere are four different versions of the VEA, for each of the following job groups.  \n\n| Exam \\# | Exam Name | Job Group |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 474 | VIRTUAL ENTRY ASSESSMENT – MC | Mail Carrier |\n| 475 | VIRTUAL ENTRY ASSESSMENT – MH | Mail Handler |\n| 476 | VIRTUAL ENTRY ASSESSMENT – MP | Mail Processing |\n| 477 | VIRTUAL ENTRY ASSESSMENT – CS | Customer Service Clerk |\n\nHow can you prepare for the Virtual Entry Assessment?  \nYou do not need to study for the VEA. The VEA can be taken online on a computer, laptop, tablet, or smart phone. When taking the test, make sure you have a good internet connection and a quiet place with no distractions. It is recommended that you complete the exam in one sitting if possible, but not required.  \nWhat to expect  \nWhen you apply for a job that requires the VEA, an email will be sent to you with instructions to take the test. (Monitor your spam folder, just in case. ) From the date and time that the email invitation is sent, you will have three days (72 hours) to complete the VEA. The VEA generally takes about 30-45 minutes to complete. Start the test as soon as possible after receiving the email invitation. If you apply to multiple jobs that require the same version of the VEA , you will need to complete the VEA within 72 hours of the first VEA invitation. If you are not able to complete the VEA within 72 hours, then you will be removed from consideration for that position. However, you will be able to apply to other positions and take the test in the future.  \nYou must score at least 70% to pass the VEA. If you do not pass the VEA, then you cannot be considered for the position (or any other positions in that job group) and you will not be able to retake that version of the VEA for one year. However, you will be able to take other versions of the VEA if you apply to a position that requires a different version of the VEA.  \nNote: This Candidate Guide is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this guide represents a promise from the USPS, and it does not guarantee test results or that a candidate will be considered or hired for a job at USPS.  \n508-7/26/23-mh  \nVirtual Entry Assessment (VEA) Exercises  \nThis guide provides descriptions of the types of exercises included on the VEA. Different versions of the VEA may contain different exercises; not all exercises are in every version of the VEA.  \n• Realistic Job Preview  \n• Work Situations  \n• Checking for Accuracy  \n• What Motivates You  \n• Tell Us Your Story  \n• Describe Your Work Style  \nRealistic Job Preview  \nThe VEA begins with a Realistic Job Preview that provides information about USPS jobs. This includes what the work is like, daily tasks, and rewards and challenges of the job. 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