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Cover Letter

  • Cover your application bases and provide a winning cover letter

    Cover your application bases and provide a winning cover letter

    We offer some quick and easy steps to show you how to format a cover letter, and what information to include.

  • Avoid these myths (and mistakes) when preparing your VA application

    Avoid these myths (and mistakes) when preparing your VA application

    Discerning fact from fiction when it comes to VA applications can be a challenge. We’re here to help.

  • Ask these questions to ace your VA application

    Ask these questions to ace your VA application

    Leap Year offers a bonus day, so why not use it to finish your VA application? Use our handy checklist to make sure you’re ready to go.

  • Consider the 5 “W”s when conducting your VA job search

    Consider the 5 “W”s when conducting your VA job search

    Journalists use the 5 “W”s to make sure they have everything they need for a story. You can use the same method to make sure you’re getting everything you need from your job search.

  • Prepare for the new application timeline with these four helpful strategies

    Prepare for the new application timeline with these four helpful strategies

    With a reduced application window for some positions at VA, we want you to be ready to apply for that dream job you’ve been waiting for.

  • Tops of 2022: Apply these tips in your search for a VA career

    Tops of 2022: Apply these tips in your search for a VA career

    Whether writing your resume or prepping for your interview, we’ve got tips to help you on every step of your journey to a career at VA.

  • Avoid these words and phrases when writing your cover letter

    Avoid these words and phrases when writing your cover letter

    When it comes to your cover letter, there are some commonly used words and phrases that are best avoided if you want to make a good impression.

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Last updated March 11, 2015

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