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An image of someone watching Talk About It Tuesday (TAIT) on a laptop screen, with host Mike Owens in the center of the screen.
September 1, 2026

Top tips from Talk About It Tuesday: Common resume mistakes 

During a recent episode of Talk About It Tuesday (TAIT), VA National Recruiter Mike Owens broke down some of the most common resume mistakes he’s seen, and shared how you can avoid making them yourself.

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August 12, 2026

The recruiter advantage: Landing your first clinical role at VA 

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June 30, 2026

See what’s developing each week on Talk About It Tuesday 

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March 17, 2026

Staying job search savvy online 

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December 18, 2025

Year in Review: Here’s what you read on VA Careers 

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December 16, 2025

Year in Review: Federal job application changes 

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April 15, 2025

Staying positive during your job search

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