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  • Year in Review: Federal job application changes 

    Year in Review: Federal job application changes 

    In this edition of the Year in Review, we’re taking another look at 2025’s biggest federal job application changes and what they mean for job seekers.

  • What to know about new federal resume requirements

    What to know about new federal resume requirements

    Beginning Sept. 27, 2025, all federal resumes will need to adhere to a two-page limit. Here’s what you need to know about new requirements.

  • 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.

  • How to make sure your resume for VA tells the right story

    How to make sure your resume for VA tells the right story

    With four easy questions, you can review your resume and make sure it’s exactly what our recruiters are looking for.

  • Finding the right words: How keywords can impact your resume

    Finding the right words: How keywords can impact your resume

    Knowing what keywords are important in a job announcement will help you better develop your resume.

  • How to successfully highlight education on a federal resume

    How to successfully highlight education on a federal resume

    Your education can tell a hiring manager a lot about what you bring to the table. Try these tactics to better emphasize your education on your resume.

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

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

    Goals are powerful motivators and set the path for what we want to achieve. Follow these tips to set your own goals and find a path onto our team.

  • Make your resume shine with these important tips

    Make your resume shine with these important tips

    Show what you know with a professional, organized resume and get started on a path to a VA career.

  • Make civilian your second language and remove the military jargon

    Make civilian your second language and remove the military jargon

    Make yourself heard by translating the military jargon that’s second nature to you into your new second language: civilian.

  • 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.

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Last updated January 20, 2026

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