Year in Review: Here’s what you read on VA Careers 

As we wrap up another year at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), we’re taking a moment to look back at the stories, insights, and guidance that resonated most with our VA Careers audience in 2025.  

From application tips to deep dives into VA programs and specialties, these blogs not only informed job seekers but also showcased the mission, dedication, and heart behind a career serving Veterans. 

In this Year in Review edition, we’re excited to share the top five most-viewed blogs of 2025. Whether you’re exploring career options or looking for inspiration, these standout posts provide a glimpse of VA’s career culture and how you can get involved. 

5. Translate your military skills to a civilian career 

Coming in fifth, we have “Translate your military skills to a civilian career. Veterans searching for a job while adjusting to civilian life might feel overwhelmed, but luckily, many military service skills translate into experience VA and other federal employers value. Military experience isn’t just something to be proud of—it can set Veterans apart from other candidates. Learn more about opportunities for Veterans and transitioning military personnel on VA Careers. 

4. What to know about new federal resume requirements

2025 brought big changes to the federal resume, which we outlined in the blog, “What to know about federal resume requirements.” The biggest change of note—beginning September 27, 2025, all federal agencies, including VA, will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. Review the blog for tips and tricks before you start your VA job applications in the new year. 

3. Find your best fit with our Technical Career Field (TCF) program 

You wanted to “Find your best fit with our Technical Career Field (TCF) program” in 2025. The TCF program is a great path to an engaging and meaningful career with VA and spans a wide variety of career fields that are critical to safe and consistent operations at our facilities. While our medical providers serve Veterans directly, TCF trainees will learn to manage operations behind the scenes to make providing the best care possible.  

Check out our list of career fields and learn more about how to apply for this exciting opportunity.

2. Demystifying Veterans’ Preference in federal hiring

This year, we shared key information “Demystifying Veterans’ Preference in federal hiring.” Veterans’ Preference is a policy that prioritizes eligible Veterans during the hiring process for federal jobs, allowing VA and other federal agencies to benefit from the unique skills Veterans gained in the  

Service. If you’re a Veteran looking to build a rewarding career, consider continuing your service at VA. 

1. How the new Merit Hiring Plan will impact candidates

And finally, our most-viewed blog of 2015—”How the new Merit Hiring Plan will impact candidates.” The Merit Hiring Plan aims to address inefficiencies in the federal hiring process and prioritize merit-based recruitment. This means you saw, and will continue to see, changes like: 

• Asking candidates to address their merit, competence, and commitment to the U.S. Constitution in free-response questions as part of the job application process.  
• Eliminating unnecessary education requirements in favor of skills-based technical and alternative assessments.  
• Decreasing time-to-hire to under 80 days by streamlining background checks and using talent pools and shared certificates.  

Join VA 

You can expect to read more meaningful content in 2026 to help guide your career journey. In the meantime—VA is hiring. Find an opportunity that’s right for you on VA Careers.