VA Palo Alto New Graduate Program 2012

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Hi all! I just applied to the VA's new graduate program in Palo Alto (The due date was January 26, 2012). I was hoping those that applied could keep in tabs and update others when news is received. Good luck to everyone!

I got a call today (I was super thrilled!) and they set up what sounds like a 1-1 interview next week.

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Congratulations!! =) Good luck to you!

Do you have any tips for us still trying to patiently wait?

Such as:

Do you think you had any thing outstanding on your resume/ cover letter/ education to have made you stand out?

Just trying to get an idea of what they are looking for, and if i should stay by my phone or not.

And also did your application status change on USAjobs or in the application manger?

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Note: The interview is at Menlo Park--so I'm not sure if they are having all the interviews there (probably not) or just interviews for those considered at that site...? Menlo Park was not my first or second choice for placement, however (not that I mind, I'm still ecstatic about the call) . My first choice was Palo Alto: Geriatrics. My second choice was Palo Alto: Mental Health

I have an ABSN. My resume was very straightforward---no frills or neat borders or anything. In one question on the online application I talked about my philosophy regarding geriatric care. I think that might have done it, because my GPA is not that high

As for my application status, it has not changed to my awareness.

Hope that helps!

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Wow congrats septemberrn! It seems like they are doing things differently this time around.So do you know what to expect after the 1-1 interview?

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I'm REALLY glad they didn't wait a month to start to contact folks. I have no idea what's after the 1-1 interview (I'll let you know how it goes). For the folks who haven't received calls yet, don't fret! They probably are making a lot more calls next week.

@Bella2004--the people you know who got interviews, do you know where they are interviewing? I'm at Menlo Park, and I'm curious if that's because that's what I'm interviewing for, or if all interviews are happening there...

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I'm not sure, the one I spoke to doesn't actually have a date set yet, just a voicemail.

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Just wanted to say the individuals I know who got calls, interviewed in Palo Alto.

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Thanks Bella2004!

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Hi all!

I was wondering if anyone knows the format of the interview? Is it one-on-one or panel? Are they asking behavioral questions or standard interview questions? Any info would be super helpful!

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Geriatrics.

i just spoke with nursing recruitment and i was told that they will continue to make calls this week and next. if you do no receive a call by the end of next week, it means that you have been not selected.

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Geriatrics.

I just spoke with Nursing Recruitment and I was told that they will continue to make calls this week and next. If you do no receive a call by the end of next week, it means that you have been not selected.

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any news??

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