VA Hiring process 2017

[KayLPN]

I had an interview yesterday with the VA and I felt as is I failed the interview completely!! Same way I felt after NCLEX... I passed on my first try. Thank goddess! I was informed I should hear something back in 3-4 weeks ugh that's seems like an awful long time from here. This is not the same as a federal nursing poison but a state. If anyone has recently gone through this process please provide me with feedback (VA state position). How soon did you hear back? Was it from HR or the nurse manager? I Haven't sent my thank you email yet waiting a few days. I am not a veteran.

[Guest1030015]

Thoughts on what will happen next?

Also, I was not prompted (that I could tell) to request/forward academic transcripts. Could that be a delay, or would those be reviewed if I get an interview?

Thank you for your help. Much appreciated!

It's a toss up. A hiring manager can receive many referred applicants for a particular position, yet only interview a handful... or none at all if internal candidates are attractive. Some managers use a rating tool to screen applicants on criteria such as degree level, certification, previous experience, etc., and who gets selected for an interview is ultimately a very objective process.

Transcripts are a non-issue. Some HR departments may ask for them up front, and some may not. If you are selected for an interview and then offered a position, your qualifications would be vetted during the hiring process.

Good luck!