Veteran Programs

Question of the Month

What was the biggest difference you noticed between the military & your civilian career?
Dress code: 24% (58 votes)
 Pace of work: 23% (54 votes)
 Types of tasks: 17% (42 votes)
 Work-life balance: 34% (80 votes)

Total Number of Responses: 234

Which feature of the upcoming Virtual Career Fair are you most looking forward to?
Training Webinars: 6% (2 votes)
 Coaching Chats: 13% (4 votes)
 Job Search: 68% (20 votes)
 Resource Library: 10% (3 votes)

Total Number of Responses: 29

Which tool in the Career Center do you find most helpful?
Military Skills Translator: 19% (4 votes)
 Career Assessments: 19% (4 votes)
 Resume Builder: 14% (3 votes)
 Job Search: 47% (10 votes)

Total Number of Responses: 21

Which resources will you use to show your pride and support Veterans at VA?
Appreciate a Veteran e-card: 13% (6 votes)
 Share a succes story: 13% (6 votes)
 Send a Veteran certificate: 27% (12 votes)
 Show your service pride: 45% (20 votes)

Total Number of Responses: 44

How long did you serve in the U.S. Military?
Less than 5 years: 34% (74 votes)
 6-10 years: 22% (49 votes)
 11-20 years: 14% (31 votes)
 20+ years: 29% (63 votes)

Total Number of Responses: 217

As a Veteran, what special skills do you bring to VA?
Leadership: 27% (15 votes)
 Understanding Veterans: 29% (16 votes)
 Mission focus: 5% (3 votes)
 Dedication to fellow Veterans: 38% (21 votes)

Total Number of Responses: 55

How do you plan to enhance your VA career in 2012?
Set clear goals: 33% (10 votes)
 Network with peers: 3% (1 votes)
 Seek training opportunities: 30% (9 votes)
 Explore new VA careers: 33% (10 votes)

Total Number of Responses: 30

What were you most interested in at the Veteran Career Fair & Expo?
Jobs: 67% (41 votes)
 Benefits: 14% (9 votes)
 Education : 11% (7 votes)
 Small business opportunities: 6% (4 votes)

Total Number of Responses: 61

What do you most enjoy about working at VA?
Serving Veterans & families: 85% (35 votes)
 Challenging career: 0% (0 votes)
 Federal benefits: 7% (3 votes)
 Growth potential: 7% (3 votes)

Total Number of Responses: 41

How did you celebrate Veteran's Day?
Attended an organized event.: 52% (26 votes)
 Thanked Veterans for service.: 32% (16 votes)
 Volunteered your time.: 2% (1 votes)
 Honored Veteran family and friends.: 14% (7 votes)

Total Number of Responses: 50