Department of Veterans Affairs is Hiring

Article Title: VA hiring 400 people in Leavenworth

Article Snip: "...Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center. The best part of the jobs bonanza: Many are entry-level jobs that start at $31,000 but can pay as much as $45,000, plus benefits...."

Article Reference: www.kansascity.com

Hiring More Veterans to Keep Serving America

Article Title: Hiring More Veterans to Keep Serving America Article Snip:

"...The initial numbers are very good, but we're just getting started. At yesterday's Council meeting, we set new goals for hiring more veterans, including hiring disabled veterans. The unemployment rate for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan is unacceptable, and we're doing something about it. We're also getting top-notch civil servants at the same time. Additionally, as part of the White House Interagency Policy Committee on Military Families, OPM and the Department of Labor are working to increase employment of military spouses and strengthen military families. ..."

Article Reference: The White House Blog

Federal Worker Hiring improvements Coming Soon...

Article Title: Better job applicants, hired faster, is OPM goal
Article Snip:

"...indicated that 80 percent of major departments and agencies will meet improvement targets that reduce the time it takes to hire and improve applicant satisfaction and quality...."

Article Reference: fredericksburg.com

Obama encourages federal hiring of veterans

Article Title: Obama encourages federal hiring of veterans
Article Snip:

"...The effort also aims to bring more veterans into the federal work force and help newly hired veterans adjust to working in a civilian environment. ..."

Article Reference: www.washingtonpost.com

A federal hiring spree? When? Where?

Article Title: A federal hiring spree? When? Where?
Article Snip:

"...What is the first step in applying for a federal position? Visit www.USAjobs.gov to find all federal positions. Set up your account, post your resume, and sign up for alerts letting you know that jobs that interest you are available. When you post your resume, be sure to go over it with a fine-toothed comb -- no errors! Check back often and browse the website for good tips and hints on how to improve your results...."

Article Reference: www.examiner.com