Postal Letter

How should a USPS Mailcarrier present themselves?

My twin cousins are presently interviewing in California for mailcarrier positions and have asked me as to whether or not they should be clean shaven, should they wear a suits, etc. My advice is to be conservative, professional, and always "dress for the position you want", but their buddy (who already works for the USPS has long hair and is fully bearded) claims that they may not want to walk into the hub looking too "GQ" and that it's best to stay be casual and remain low profile. Any USPS employees with advice for me to pass on to my mentees? I need to know that this guy is not just feeding my cousins some kind of b.s. based on opinion or ulterior motive as opposed to facts! Thanks in advance, folks.

Public Comments

1. I have NEVER seen anyone lose a job because they were dressed too well. I've interviewed, or supervised the interviewing, of hundreds of Postal applicants. Clean shaven, with a neat overall appearance is best. Short hair, not hanging over the collar. And take a shower! Suit not necessary, but they should wear a clean shirt and tie. Slacks or Dockers are fine, but not jeans. Regular leather shoes or walking shoes, but not sneakers or flip flops or anything else that just looks stupid. Look the interviewer in the eye, and be keenly interested in the job. BTW, a letter carrier is one of the best blue-collar jobs in the US.