Nine new cancers added to the presumed service-connected list related to particulate matter
On April 26, VA announced the addition of nine rare respiratory cancers to the list presumed service-connected disabilities due to exposure to fine particulate matter
VA will propose adding rare respiratory cancers to the presumed service-connected list
On March 1, VA announced its intention of adding nine rare respiratory cancers to the list of presumed service-connected disabilities in relation to exposure to toxic chemicals in the air, water, or soil for Veterans who served any amount of time in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.
Found in translation: Tips for removing military jargon from your resume
Translating military jargon can be a challenge for transitioning personnel, but these tools will help you provide clarity to civilian recruiters.
Mind the resume gap: How to address employment breaks
Sometimes you just can’t avoid a resume gap. Maybe you recently transitioned out of the military and found it’s taken some time to land your first civilian job. Maybe you’re a military spouse who’s had your career interrupted by several moves. Or maybe life just took an unexpected turn. No matter the reason, you’re probably asking yourself how you address those resume gaps when applying [...]
VBA has safely resumed in-person exams nationwide
VBA has safely resumed in-person Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams everywhere in the country and will schedule them as soon as possible.
Land a job at VA with these federal resume tips
Preparing one resume to apply for private sector and federal jobs is a common mistake. Learn how to tailor your resume to help you get hired at VA.
3 easy tips to help you focus your post-military resume
Transitioning Veteran? As you apply for civilian careers, make sure to align resume with the skills listed in the job posting.
VA Debt Management Center to resume sending notification letters in January 2021
The VA Debt Management Center (DMC) is sending a letter this month to Veterans with benefit debts advising that due process notification letters will resume after January 1, 2021.
VA resumes in-person C&P exams: What you need to know
The COVID-19 pandemic halted VA's practice of in-person C&P exams. Now, in select locations across the country, these disability compensation and pension exams have resumed.
Five things to include on your nursing resume to VA
Before applying for a nursing position at VA, make sure your nursing resume addresses these five concerns and shows off your soft skills.
VA’s tips to spruce up your pharmacy resume
Today’s market is saturated with pharmacists vying for jobs. To stand out from the crowd, it’s crucial that your resume is eye-catching, concise and up-to-date. Take advantage of the following tips to help secure the job you want: Do… •Offer a detailed account of your responsibilities, contributions and demonstrated skills for each listed job. •Be honest! The pharmacy industry is quite interconnected, making it easy [...]
Three things Veterans should include on their resume and in an interview
The three things all military Veterans should highlight on their resume and in an interview are leadership, ability to follow and being a team player.
