It’s important to know that a successful job search doesn’t start when you find a job you want. Instead, it’s about knowing what you actually want from your workplace. That might be a better paycheck, the potential for promotion, or a sense of satisfaction from the work you do.
You can find all those things at VA. So, if your job search has brought you here, you might think you’re ready to submit your application and get right to work. Well, while we’d love to have you on our team, you might need to slow down and assess your next steps.
Ask yourself these questions:
- Do you know how to be SMART about your job search?
- Do you know what should be in your resume?
- Do you know what should be included in a cover letter?
- Do you have all your paperwork in order?
- Do you know what to expect after you submit your application?
- Do you know who to contact with questions?
Chances are, a smart applicant like you will know the answers to some of these questions, but probably not all of them. That’s why we’re ready to offer a little advice about how you can manage your application expectations and get your journey to a job with us off on the right foot.
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To learn more about how to conduct a job search and build an application package that sets you up for success, visit VA Careers.
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