Veterans Affairs Interview Questions.

It's always hard to know what to expect when going in for that interview -- and preparation can make all the difference. What is the interview process like at Veterans Affairs?

Any advice on striking the right note?

What types of questions are asked in the Interview for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor?

Host said: It's always hard to know what to expect when going in for that interview -- and preparation can make all the difference. What is the interview process like at Veterans Affairs?
Any advice on striking the right note?

I HAVE INTERVIEWED FOR SOCIAL WORKER POSITIONS AT THE VA.
THE QUESTIONS ARE OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS. YOU TELL OF YOUR EXPERIENCE IN SPECIFIC SITUATIONS. GOOD LUCK!

I work for the VA. The interviews are performance based interviews. They ask you questions, and your responses need to include examples of how you have experienced something in the past. Example: Tell me about a time when you had to discipline an employee how did you handle it? And thinking back would you have done anything differently? Or, Tell me about the most significant document you have prepared in the last 2 years. These are just an example of ones that have been used in recent interviews.

Has any ever interviewed for the Business Manager or Health System Specialist positions? I currently work for the VA and applied for the positions I listed above.

RN with experience in psychiatric and hospice nursing and seeking employment in Orlando area.

e-mail me LCHRN

Hello All, I am new to this board and I am trying to understand the confusing VA hiring process. I thought the initial screening process went through Topeka? Is this right and what is the rest of the process? Thanks for any information.

LCH in Cocoa, Florida said: e-mail me LCHRN

LCH,

Hey, I am a registered nurse going for an interview on tuesday morning up here in Pensacola. I am a nervous wreck! Any suggestions???

I was selected for a position with the VA. I completed the pre-employment screening process and gave them a tentative start date. However there is a committee that has to approve my start date before I can start. This whole process has taken four months from time of selection to now Oct 10 - Jan 11. Still don't know when I'm starting. I am kind of turned off by this hiring process, but I'm eager to start. Has anyone else had such a long process?

vadiva30 in Ellicott City, Maryland said: I was selected for a position with the VA. I completed the pre-employment screening process and gave them a tentative start date. However there is a committee that has to approve my start date before I can start. This whole process has taken four months from time of selection to now Oct 10 - Jan 11. Still don't know when I'm starting. I am kind of turned off by this hiring process, but I'm eager to start. Has anyone else had such a long process?

I am currently in the HELLISH application process. Online app submitted 2/3/11. Interviewd 2/24/11. "Accepted for position" 10 days later. Was told this is not a job offer and do not give notice at current position. Completed ALL online applications (which was totally time consuming and frustrating). I am now scheduled for my pre-employment physical, which I was told will take at least half-a-day. Than I need to take a math/pharm test. I still have not been made any financial offer because all credentialing has to be reviewed by a panel who decides what my salary will be. I am assuming that until all my references are in, my pre-employment phys is complete and I have taken my math test than I will receive my financial offer. All I can say is if they do not meet my minimum I will just flip! I've also been told there really is no room for negotiation. HR sent me a link to a salary table that is broken down by level and grade. I know the job grade I applied for but not sure what level I qualify for. According to the table they should meet my minimum but HR told me not what the range is for the job and that I may not necessarily receive that compensation!
I cannot begin to tell you how frustrated I am with this whole process, I am just about ready to give up!

Dale in Sharpsburg, Maryland said: I work for the VA. The interviews are performance based interviews. They ask you questions, and your responses need to include examples of how you have experienced something in the past. Example: Tell me about a time when you had to discipline an employee how did you handle it? And thinking back would you have done anything differently? Or, Tell me about the most significant document you have prepared in the last 2 years. These are just an example of ones that have been used in recent interviews.

I am currently in the HELLISH application process. Online app submitted 2/3/11. Interviewd 2/24/11. "Accepted for position" 10 days later. Was told this is not a job offer and do not give notice at current position. Completed ALL online applications (which was totally time consuming and frustrating). I am now scheduled for my pre-employment physical, which I was told will take at least half-a-day. Than I need to take a math/pharm test. I still have not been made any financial offer because all credentialing has to be reviewed by a panel who decides what my salary will be. I am assuming that until all my references are in, my pre-employment phys is complete and I have taken my math test than I will receive my financial offer. All I can say is if they do not meet my minimum I will just flip! I've also been told there really is no room for negotiation. HR sent me a link to a salary table that is broken down by level and grade. I know the job grade I applied for but not sure what level I qualify for. According to the table they should meet my minimum but HR told me not what the range is for the job and that I may not necessarily receive that compensation!
I cannot begin to tell you how frustrated I am with this whole process, I am just about ready to give up!