{"id":4933,"date":"2026-09-01T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thirstier.news\/from-application-to-offer-understanding-vas-hiring-process\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T20:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T20:30:00","slug":"from-application-to-offer-understanding-vas-hiring-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=4933","title":{"rendered":"From\u00a0application\u00a0to\u00a0offer: Understanding\u00a0VA\u2019s hiring\u00a0process\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:64px;--awb-padding-top-medium:32px;--awb-padding-top-small:18px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<article class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:1rem;--awb-padding-right:1rem;--awb-padding-bottom:1rem;--awb-padding-left:1rem;--awb-padding-right-medium:4%;--awb-padding-left-medium:4%;--awb-padding-right-small:4%;--awb-padding-left-small:4%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:56%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.4285714285714%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.4285714285714%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-content-tb fusion-content-tb-1 prose\" style=\"--awb-font-size:1.125rem;--awb-line-height:1.5;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>Looking for a job can sometimes feel like\u00c2\u00a0you\u00e2\u0080\u0099re\u00c2\u00a0sending your application into the void. You craft the perfect\u00c2\u00a02-page\u00c2\u00a0resume,\u00c2\u00a0upload any required supporting documents, hit\u00c2\u00a0submit and then wait. <\/p>\n<p>And wait. <\/p>\n<p>And wait. <\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking active measures to streamline the hiring process via the new 30-day hiring model. Qualified candidates can expect to be moved more efficiently through the hiring\u00c2\u00a0process,\u00c2\u00a0from the time they apply to the time an offer is accepted.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Understanding each stage of the process (and knowing that a bit of waiting is normal) can make\u00c2\u00a0a huge difference. Keep reading to learn more about how the 30-day hiring model is revolutionizing how VA aims to fill open positions, ensuring\u00c2\u00a0we\u00e2\u0080\u0099re\u00c2\u00a0able to provide the best in care for our Veterans.\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30-day hiring model\u00c2\u00a0at a glance\u00c2\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>The 30-day hiring model aims to simplify the lifecycle of your VA job application, so that\u00c2\u00a0once a job announcement closes,\u00c2\u00a0qualified candidates\u00c2\u00a0are screened, interviewed, onboarded and on duty\u00c2\u00a0in no more than\u00c2\u00a030 days. How is VA achieving this?\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>VA is hiring more efficiently by:\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthening the partnerships between Human Resources (HR) managers and hiring managers\u00c2\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Reducing administrative redundancies\u00c2\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Leveraging a two-page resume maximum with supplemental assessments\u00c2\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Tightening up job announcement deadlines and applicant counts\u00c2\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Initiating pre-security documents sooner in the process\u00c2\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00e2\u0080\u009cIn this competitive world, especially when it comes to healthcare talent, people don\u00e2\u0080\u0099t want to wait\u00c2\u00a060 days\u00c2\u00a0or longer to see if they are going to get the job,\u00e2\u0080\u009d said Tracey\u00c2\u00a0Therit, VA\u00e2\u0080\u0099s chief Human Capital officer. \u00e2\u0080\u009cWe\u00e2\u0080\u0099re\u00c2\u00a0providing white glove service to improve the candidate experience. We want to get the right folks where we need them to serve the Veterans.\u00e2\u0080\u009d\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What applicants can expect\u00c2\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Applicants can expect thoughtful screenings to ensure the right fit, communication throughout the process and wait times aligned to the hiring needs of that position.\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thoughtful screening\u00c2\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>Once an application hits USAJOBS and minimum eligibility criteria are met, yes, there is a real, live person who is reviewing your resume. You might also be asked to complete a competency assessment to supplement your resume and\u00c2\u00a0demonstrate\u00c2\u00a0that\u00c2\u00a0you\u00e2\u0080\u0099ve\u00c2\u00a0successfully done certain tasks previously.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u0080\u009cArtificial intelligence (AI)\u00c2\u00a0can assist in identifying\u00c2\u00a0minimum qualifications, but\u00c2\u00a0it cannot\u00c2\u00a0replace the human\u00c2\u00a0expertise required to\u00c2\u00a0ensure that the resume aligns to the job and that all necessary assessments have been completed,\u00e2\u0080\u009d said Sheila Willis, executive advisor to the Chief Human Capital Officer.\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communication\u00c2\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>Throughout the\u00c2\u00a0federal\u00c2\u00a0hiring process, applicants can expect up to four different touchpoints to keep them informed of their progress. These include\u00c2\u00a0notifications that:\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VA has\u00c2\u00a0received\u00c2\u00a0your application\u00c2\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>VA\u00c2\u00a0has\u00c2\u00a0reviewed\u00c2\u00a0your application for eligibility and qualifications\u00c2\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>You have, or have not, been\u00c2\u00a0referred\u00c2\u00a0to the hiring manager for further review\u00c2\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>You\u00e2\u0080\u0099ve\u00c2\u00a0been\u00c2\u00a0selected, or not selected\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note that if you are deemed ineligible for a position, you will not receive subsequent communications.\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Varied wait times\u00c2\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>How long should an applicant expect to wait for a response? It will vary by\u00c2\u00a0the job. <\/p>\n<p>Applicants will receive an automatic notification as soon as they submit their application, but the other communications\u00c2\u00a0noted above are dependent on a few factors like how long the job announcement is open, how many other eligible candidates applied and are being interviewed, and how quickly the position needs to be filled.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Once the job announcement closes and the applications have been evaluated, HR creates\u00c2\u00a0what\u00e2\u0080\u0099s\u00c2\u00a0called a federal hiring certificate, which is an official list of eligible candidates, ranked in order. All applicants will then receive a notification as to\u00c2\u00a0whether or not\u00c2\u00a0they have been found eligible; candidates who are being referred will also receive a notification that they are being referred to the hiring manager at this time. Candidates who are selected for interviews will then go through the interview process, and once interviews are complete, a notification will be sent to inform applications of the selection decision.\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insights from VA insiders\u00c2\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Getting successfully from point A to point B in the hiring process can take patience, perseverance and a lot of attention to detail.\u00c2\u00a0Don\u00e2\u0080\u0099t\u00c2\u00a0render\u00c2\u00a0yourself ineligible because you forgot to attach a required document or\u00c2\u00a0used\u00c2\u00a0a boilerplate resume.\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u0080\u009cTake the time to thoroughly read the job announcement and ensure that your resume is\u00c2\u00a0truly\u00c2\u00a0speaking to those qualifications to give yourself the best consideration,\u00e2\u0080\u009d Willis added.\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join VA<\/h2>\n<p>Whether\u00c2\u00a0you\u00e2\u0080\u0099re\u00c2\u00a0a first-time applicant or a seasoned professional navigating a career transition, VA has a rewarding career for you. Learn more\u00c2\u00a0at\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vacareers.va.gov\/job-news-advice\/from-application-to-offer-understanding-vas-hiring-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VA\u00c2\u00a0Careers<\/a>.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;width:100%\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;width:100%\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 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9;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing)\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/148926\/recruiter-advantage-landing-first-clinical-role\/\" target=\"_self\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:3px;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-font-size:clamp(1.2rem, 0.429vw + 1.114rem, 1.5rem)\">\n<h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);margin:0;font-size:1em\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/148926\/recruiter-advantage-landing-first-clinical-role\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">The recruiter advantage: Landing your first clinical role\u00c2\u00a0at\u00c2\u00a0VA\u00c2\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-font-size:clamp(1rem, 0.286vw + 0.943rem, 1.1rem);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>Connecting directly with a VA recruiter can take the guesswork out of your job search and help you find the right fit faster. Here&#8217;s how to reach out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion-flex-column fader-card post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-8 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing)\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/148919\/intermediate-care-technicians-continue-serve-va\/\" target=\"_self\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-9 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:3px;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-font-size:clamp(1.2rem, 0.429vw + 1.114rem, 1.5rem)\">\n<h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);margin:0;font-size:1em\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/148919\/intermediate-care-technicians-continue-serve-va\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Intermediate Care Technicians continue to serve at VA\u00c2\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-font-size:clamp(1rem, 0.286vw + 0.943rem, 1.1rem);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>Intermediate Care Technician Randy Snider wanted to provide hands-on care to his fellow Veterans. As a SCOUTS field implementation agent, he can do just that.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion-flex-column fader-card post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-10 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing)\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/148769\/enjoy-better-future-va-gastroenterologist\/\" target=\"_self\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-11 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:3px;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-font-size:clamp(1.2rem, 0.429vw + 1.114rem, 1.5rem)\">\n<h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);margin:0;font-size:1em\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/148769\/enjoy-better-future-va-gastroenterologist\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Enjoy a better future as a VA gastroenterologist<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-font-size:clamp(1rem, 0.286vw + 0.943rem, 1.1rem);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>For specialty physicians like gastroenterologists, a career at VA means an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of patient care\u00e2\u0080\u0094with amazing benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"tni-attribution\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/149089\/from-application-to-offer-vas-hiring-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">VA News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VA is taking active measures to streamline the hiring process via the new 30-day hiring 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