Application Process & Interviews at Department of Veterans' Affairs

Online testing, phone interview, assessment centres. Note: Interview processes vary year by year.

Knowledge of the department and current Gov't initiatives. Experience, personal history etc. Note: Interview processes vary year by year.

Train yourself on how to answer application and interview questions with the STAR method. Look at the APS Levels 1-6 to see which types of examples you'll need prepared for your interview Note: Interview processes vary year by year.

Before they come to interview know about the department and company and based on that you can decide which one is best to you.

Read up on veteran legislation and policies; don't go overboard, but know some of the things that DVA is doing with regards to commemorations, mental health, etc. And if you have a basic understanding of military culture, so much the better!

Don't over think about what the Department does (definitely look into it!) but think about why you want to work for it, and what you see yourself doing in 5-10 years time.

Understand the purpose of the department, we are here to serve those who served, and then truly consider what you would bring to this department. The department deals with current and ex-military, and discipline and respect is highly valued.