Make a plan and bring your goal of a VA career into reach

When applying for a job at VA, it pays to consider your personal and professional goals. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a new challenge, your goals can have a big impact on how you approach applying for an open position on our team.

But what’s the best place to start? By deciding where you want to end up.

Since you’re reading this, we’ll go ahead and assume your long-term goal is your dream job at VA. Whether it’s a clinical career or a job supporting those who care directly for Veterans, you know that working at VA is your goal.

With your goal in mind, now it’s time to get to the real work. Just like you wouldn’t go on a long road trip without planning the route or packing your car, setting your goal is just the first step toward success.

But rest assured, if you’re willing to put in the work, you can achieve your goal of a place on our team.

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Luckily, we’re here to help. Visit VAcareers.va.gov to delve deeper into how to set short-term and long-term goals for yourself, and how to assess what you need to achieve those goals.