Item: US Department of Veterans Affairs
Rating: 5.0
Author: Current Employee - Advanced Medical Support Assistant

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US Department of Veterans Affairs Overview

Website:www.vacareers.va.gov
Headquarters:
Washington, DC
Size:
10000+ Employees
Founded:
1930
Type:
Government
Industry:
Government Agencies
Revenue:
Unknown / Non-Applicable

VA offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced, integrated health care system in the United States. We serve more than 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health system and operate more than 1,200 care sites, including 170 medical centers and more than 1,070 ...

Mission: VA’s vision is to provide Veterans with the world-class benefits and services they have earned — and to do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability and stewardship.

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May 4, 2021

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In an effort to reach more of the 2 million female Veterans, VA is encouraging them to apply for the Environmental Management Service (EMS) Technical Career Field (TCF) Trainee program. Application deadline is May 7.

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Female Veterans wanted for leadership trainee program - VAntage Point

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April 15, 2021

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2021 is the perfect time to join VA. We’re always on the lookout for skilled, dedicated health care professionals, administrators, and support staff. Polish up your cover letter with these tips and apply today!

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

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Denis McDonough

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Apr 19, 2021 - Office Administrator in Saint Petersburg Beach, FL

Pros

Many opportunities for career advancement.

Cons

There are no cons to this job.

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Diversity & Inclusion at US Department of Veterans Affairs

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US Department of Veterans Affairs Interviews

Experience

Positive63%

Negative13%

Neutral24%

Getting an Interview

Applied online73%

In Person9%

Employee Referral5%

Difficulty

2.8

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Apr 27, 2021
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Anonymous Employee in Telephone, TX
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Positive Experience
Average Interview
Application
I applied online. I interviewed at US Department of Veterans Affairs (Telephone, TX)
Interview
Phone based interview. Several questions about experiences. There were two interviewers and they went back and forth in the interview taking turns asking questions. There was about 6 questions asked.
Interview
Please describe a situation that was difficult? How was it resolved?
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US Department of Veterans Affairs Awards & Accolades

Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
Top Employer for New Grads, Forbes, 2020
Top Employer in 17 States, Forbes, 2020
Hall of Fame Recognition – 82% Screening Rate, National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable for Screening Rates, 2016
Gold, Corporations: Recruitment – “Together VA”, Questar Awards, 2016