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Topic: Advice

Sitting at a desk, a member of our VA hiring team reviews a cover letter provided by an applicant.

Capable cover letters share vital VA application information

Cover letters may not be explicitly required by a hiring team, but they can provide an opportunity to share vital information that puts you a cut above the competition.

Read more Capable cover letters share vital VA application information

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Learn the lingo: How to identify (and employ) keywords

A banner that reads: “Working at VA has allowed me to continue practicing medicine on the terms that worked for me and provided me with the balance I needed between work and life.” - Dr. Nisha Mehta, VA radiologist

Physician shares how VA offers the right life/work balance

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Follow these 5 tips when displaying education on your resume

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Set goals for your VA career and set yourself up for success

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Speaking civilian: Taking military jargon off of your resume

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4 fail-proof application tips for recent graduates

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