May events to ignite your VA job search
This May, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is heading to four of the nation’s premier medical conferences—Digestive Disease Week (DDW), American Urological Association (AUA), American...
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for April 20, 2026
Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting.
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How an overhaul of federal layoffs could affect veterans
The Trump administration is proposing a major overhaul of how the federal government decides which workers to lay off when eliminating jobs.
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Learn, lead, succeed: Education support at VA
Whether you’re just starting your career, advancing your professional skills or exploring new directions, education can unlock opportunity.
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From Marine to esports entrepreneur
After serving eight years in the Marine Corps, John Crossman transitioned out with leadership experience, and a strong foundation of discipline and resilience.
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for April 13, 2026
Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting.
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Refresh your career: VA is hiring environmental services technicians
Behind every safe, welcoming patient care environment is a dedicated team working to keep it that way. At the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), environmental services technicians play a vital role.
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for April 6, 2026
Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting.
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Iran ‘skirmish’ has no effect on strong US economy, White House advisor claims
President Donald Trump’s policies have made the U.S. immune to the chaos in the oil markets and the impact on the global economy resulting from the Iran war, White House advisor Keven Hassett claimed.
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Why People-Pleasing Can Undermine Your Leadership Credibility
As you transition from the military to your civilian career, overly focusing on pleasing others can backfire.
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Here’s How Military Aircraft Mechanics Transition to Civilian Aviation Jobs
In the civilian workforce, aviation maintenance technicians with a certification from the Federal Aviation Administration hold “highly transferable skills that can be used in a broad range of...
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Rural community profile: Revisiting Butler, Pennsylvania
With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring that they receive quality health care close to home is more important than ever.
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for March 30, 2026
Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting.
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Military Drone Pilots, Specialists Can Transfer Skills to a Growing Civilian Sector
Service members who fly or otherwise work with drones in the military could find that their military skills transfer well to a civilian job in remotely piloted aviation as more industries adopt the...
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Meet a VA Nursing Resident: Niosha Motahari
Access to high quality, timely health care requires a skilled nursing workforce. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides clinical training to more than 25,000 nursing students annually.
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Staying job search savvy online
Searching for a new job can be exciting, but as more hiring and recruiting moves online, job scams have unfortunately become increasingly common.
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Veterans excel as educators
The sharing of non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for March 23, 2026
Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting.
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Grow your career at an event this April
Ready, set, grow! This April, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recruiters will be attending even more exciting recruitment events across the country to help you grow your career while sharing what.
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for March 16, 2026
Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting.
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Career support for military spouses
Military spouses are resilient, adaptable and highly skilled, but frequent relocations and shifting responsibilities can make it challenging to build and sustain a career.
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Custom adaptive devices built for Veterans, at no cost
The sharing of non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for March 9, 2026
Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting.
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Network with a VA recruiter at an upcoming event
Spring is on the horizon, and so is a rewarding career at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This March, our recruiters are traveling the country to connect with potential candidates and share..
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Veterans buck trend as jobless rates dip below national average
Unemployment rates for veterans fell in February following two months of increases, while the rate for the general population ticked up in a weakening labor market rocked by blue-collar job losses,...
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