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Published on September 28, 2026

The La Poste Groupe recruitment process varies depending on the type of career, the group entity that’s recruiting and/or the level of responsibility involved.

But it’s always structured into a number of key stages that you’d do well to familiarise yourself ahead of time. We’ll explain them to you.

Once you’ve submitted your application, feelings of confidence can sometimes give way to uncertainty. Should you wait for a call? An email, perhaps? How long should you wait before sending a first reminder? Does silence equal rejection? The reality is that some recruitment processes run faster or slower than others.

The key stages of the La Poste Groupe recruitment process

In accordance with our recruitment charter, the recruiter receiving your application will assess how well your profile aligns with the job requirements. They’ll consider your background, your skills and your cover letter, if you’ve included one. At this stage, what matters most is that what you’re offering aligns with what’s expected in terms of the vacancy concerned. A clear and targeted CV can really make the difference. 

If your profile aligns well with the requirements, we’ll reach out to you, usually by phone or video call. This is a chance to get to know each other: the recruiter will want to learn more about your background and motivations, while you will have the opportunity to ask your own initial questions about the role and work setting. The conversation will be short, but decisive.

Depending on the role, there may be additional stages, such as an interview with the manager, a meeting with the team, a technical or personality test, and sometimes a role-play exercise. These interactions allow us to read between the lines of your CV and understand how you see yourself in the role. There’s no right or wrong way to approach these interactions; simply being yourself is still your greatest asset.

If your application is successful, it’s not the end of the recruitment process. An induction and onboarding phase will then begin: meeting the team, introducing you to the working setting, and giving you some initial practical information. The aim of this phase is to help you settle into your new role as seamlessly as possible. If you still have any unanswered questions about the application process, please visit our Need help applying? page.

Waiting is also part of the recruitment process

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Your application has been submitted, there’s been an interview… and then you hear nothing for a few days. This period is often needed by recruiters to review the applications received, organise schedules or run a decision past various levels of management. Each stage of the recruitment process has its own timeframe, which varies depending on the size of the team, the nature of the role or the number of applications to be processed. A delay in receiving a reply doesn’t necessarily mean that your application has been unsuccessful. The right response is to remain available, check your messages regularly, prepare for any future conversations, and carry on exploring other opportunities.

Throughout my onboarding phase I felt really well supported by the Human Resources teams, my line managers and all my colleagues in the Information Systems Department.

Marion

Product Owner, Colissimo IS department

Questions - answers

Are the stages always the same for every job?

No, and that’s to be expected. The basics are similar for all recruitment processes (consideration of the application, conversations and decision-making), but the number of interviews, the requirement for a test and the points of contact can all vary depending on the type of career, the level of responsibility involved or the recruiting entity. Some recruitment journeys are complete after two interactions, while others may require more contact.

Can interviews be conducted remotely?

Yes, absolutely. The initial conversation to go through the essentials before taking things further will often be held by phone or video call. Depending on the nature of the role, further interviews may then be offered, either remotely or face to face.

Does the process include any tests?

Yes. Depending on the nature of the role, technical tests, role-play exercises or personality assessment questionnaires may be included in the recruitment process. None of them are designed to catch you out, but they do help the recruiter gain a better understanding of your working style and give you the chance to show how you might fit into the role in practice.

What happens if my application is successful?

A welcome from HR, contact with the team, details of the work setting and some initial practical guidance… If your application is successful, an induction process will then begin. It’s not just about confirming a decision; it’s about giving you everything you need to succeed in your new job.

Now that you know what to expect, let's go!

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