Department of Veterans Affairs Careers and Employment

Bad management. Senior nurses reminding you they are senior so they get priority in everything from vacay request, schedule request and telework. Horrible place .

By making sure your answers on the application match their requirements. If they require you to have data entry experience, then make sure your resume says you have data entry experience.

No, you do NOT need to be a veteran, nor related to one. Either as a WG or GS. With that being said, you will find a tension within the VAMCs. That what you heard is a normal either misinformation/disinformation communication process going on. Try volunteering while working within your field (civilian) sector, and networking within the field. And apply elsewhere also. Some VAMCs are highly clicking, so think small town, even in a large city. And add as many experiences towards the job to be selected as possible, and practice the interview style used within the VAMC, as a outline on what they are seeking in your field. Look at the other people working there, and see if it is a cultural fit, house and car included.

No, you do NOT need to be a veteran, nor related to one. Either as a WG or GS. With that being said, you will find a tension within the VAMCs. That what you heard is a normal either misinformation/disinformation communication process going on. Try volunteering while working within your field (civilian) sector, and networking within the field. And apply elsewhere also. Some VAMCs are highly clicking, so think small town, even in a large city. And add as many experiences towards the job to be selected as possible, and practice the interview style used within the VAMC, as a outline on what they are seeking in your field. Look at the other people working there, and see if it is a cultural fit, house and car included.

The 3 Month Process outlined underneath is pretty accurate. I was incredibly persistent and sent emails to the HR Recruiter every Friday. drove to my Nearest VA Clinic and did my blood tests and them email, faxed, and mailed every piece of paper they needed from me. I got accepted in September and started my career in November. Persistence is the key. Or Annoyance. Eager Annoyance.

Sat in a room with an HR rep and 2 unit supervisors. They each asked a few questions that were long, multipart and in depth about your experience and how you handled it. Was 5-6 questions. Entire interview lasted maybe 15-20 min. They were very nice, repeated the question so you can think about your answer. Kept it very impersonal and they showed minimal emotion in their responses yet didn't come across like they were a parole board. Lol. No time expectations given.

45,000.00 per year

Every two weeks

They do pay after one year you can apply. You have to work in that facility for 3 yrs or you have to pay 3x the amount they paid.

None, I am aware of.

No. MSA's are not fully clinical staff and do not require scrubs. Therefore they wear business/casual attire like the majority of the staff at a VAMC.

They are a drug free facility