Long interview process and not very transparent. Not negative but it’s government and not like other jobs.
They do not provide exact salary offer until 30 days til start. It can be an issue trying to get a home loan.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at VA Health (San Diego, CA)
Interview
The interview process took at least 1-2 months to hear back & I didn’t start until 4-5 months after initially applying. It was a panel interview that included the nurse manager, assistant nurse manager, case management, clinical nurse specialist, & one of the charge nurses.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you handle difficult situations with coworkers?
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at VA Health (Lexington-Fayette, KY) in May 2011
Interview
There are long wait times following the interview process before receiving an offer for employment . Interviews are conducted using a panel of employees and questions are based on past experiences. Each member of the panel asks an interview question. Questions are then rated based on quality of answers. Veterans get preference points and are considered before civilians. The background check takes a considerable amount of time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you were a patient advocate.