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  • Applying for a VA job? Here’s how to keep your application forms in order

    Applying for a VA job? Here’s how to keep your application forms in order

    If you’re applying for a VA job, you’ve probably already [...]

  • 4 strategies for Veterans rebounding from a rejection letter

    4 strategies for Veterans rebounding from a rejection letter

    While it may be disappointing, getting a rejection letter can actually help you in your job search. It offers you an opportunity to learn from the process and improve upon certain areas for the next dream job that crosses your path.

  • 4 reasons why you should write a cover letter for your VA application

    4 reasons why you should write a cover letter for your VA application

    Adding a cover letter to your VA application gives hiring managers further insight into you as a candidate and helps you stand out from the crowd.

  • 6 common VA interview questions and how to prepare for them

    6 common VA interview questions and how to prepare for them

    In this VA Careers post, our VA recruiters offer six tips for interviewees on preparing for the most common VA interview questions.

  • VIDEO: Recruiter answers top questions about applying to VA

    VIDEO: Recruiter answers top questions about applying to VA

    One of VA’s recruiters provided helpful hints on how to [...]

  • Six tips for acing your VA cover letter

    Six tips for acing your VA cover letter

    From proofreading to tone, follow these six cover letter tips from VA recruiters to help your application to work at VA stand out.

  • How Veterans preference can help boost your VA application

    How Veterans preference can help boost your VA application

    Veterans preference can help you move ahead of non-Veterans in the job application process and give you a leg up in landing a VA job.

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Last updated August 3, 2012

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