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Department of Veteran Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Medical QA

August 2020 - July 2021 • San Dimas, CA

What I liked

Hearing all of the different stories

What I wish was different

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Research Assistant

August 2019 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I liked the opportunity I got from getting an internship here. I got to learn a lot about neuropsychology and about research projects.

What I wish was different

Getting paid :(

Advice

Follow your interests!
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Veteran Work Study

October 2017 • Longview, WA

What I liked

Helping Veterans get started with school

What I wish was different

nothing really

Advice

Its a fulfilling part time job
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Biomedical Engineering COOP

September 2018 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

I enjoyed learning about how the hospital functions behind the scenes and learning what it takes for a hospital to run properly.

What I wish was different

There is not much I would change. I feel that the program is amazing in every aspect. I encourage anyone going into the field of Biomedical Engineering to look into the opportunities given by the VA. I would have liked to take on more projects during my time here at the VA, but that just would have been a bonus.

Advice

I would like to share that while you are in school, DEFINITELY GET AN INTERNSHIP wherever you can. Experience is key in finding a decent job that you enjoy after college. Also the experience will look GREAT on resumes.
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Human resources assistant

October 2018 • Topeka, KS

What I liked

Lots of promotion potential. Was clerk in June and got this promotion about 4.5 months in. Opens door for other federal jobs

What I wish was different

The location. Didn’t think would be hard leaving Colorado since none of my family is there anyway but it was hard going from place where I had network established to place I knew nobody

Advice

Although moving was harder, getting foot in door of my chosen field has been greatly beneficial and will allow me to more easily find job back home since have the relevant experience now
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Medical support assistant

May 2016 - November 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Addiction treatment center

What I wish was different

Leadership

Advice

Ask to meet with your leadership prior to accepting the position.
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Public health intern

May - August 2017 • Prescott, AZ

What I liked

The va is awesome my job was

What I wish was different

More time with the internship and having more input and having something like bridge to a job after the internship

Advice

Be prepared, bring coffee for the long days and stay sharp. You never know who will walk into your office
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Certified Nurse Aide

January 2018 • St. Albans, NY

What I liked

As a Nursing Major , this job gives insight into the nursing field

What I wish was different

I wish I had worked more hours

Advice

Always be eager snd ready to work
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Pathology Lab Volunteer

June - August 2018 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

From this experience, I was able to witness how teamwork and interpersonal relationships facilitated key relationships that aid in hospital provided exemplary healthcare.

What I wish was different

Advice

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