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Getting Started for Current Employees

Welcome to MyCareer@VA: Where VA employees pave their own career path

Career development is about more than the job you have now: It’s about the job you want next—or the job you didn’t know existed. MyCareer@VA lets you uncover all your career possibilities at VA. You may access these powerful resources and tools at any time by using the menu bar above, but below are some easy ways to get started.

Where do you want to go next?

  • Explore my options: Enter your current job title into the My Career Mapping Tool and choose various career paths to follow. Or browse the VA Career Guides to discover new career opportunities, including the training and experience you’ll need to succeed.

  • Make my move: Ready for a change? Search current job openings with the VA Job Finder and use the My Federal Resume Builder to make applying easier. Not sure which job fits you? Use the My Career Fit Tool to see the types of VA jobs that best suit your interests.

  • Plan my career: Whether you’re new to VA or just seeking something new, the Develop Self section is where you’ll find the necessary information, resources, and courses to help you achieve your goals.

  • Encourage others: If you’re in a position to help other employees develop their careers, you’ll find useful resources and training in the Develop Others section.
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Featured Tools

My Career Mapping Tool

My Career Mapping Tool

Start with your current job title, and then compare various career paths you could follow.

Map out my career path
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VA Career Guides

VA Career Guides

Take a virtual tour of nearly 500 VA job titles nationwide, and uncover your career possibilities.

Explore VA careers
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My Career Fit Tool

My Career Job Fit Tool

Find the jobs and career choices that best suit your work interests.

Find my ideal job fit
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My Federal Resume Builder

My Federal Resume Builder

Format your resume to meet Federal requirements. Sign in to create, share and save up to five resumes.

Build my federal resume
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VA Job Finder

VA Job Finder

Browse through thousands of current open positions at VA, each plotted on a map.

Search VA job openings

Featured Resources

Tips for Writing Your IDP

Maximize Your IDP

Tips on preparing and writing your Individual Development Plan (IDP) to plan for success.

Maximize my IDP
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Tips for Planning a Successful IDP Conversation With Your Supervisor

Prepare for Your IDP Conversation

Once you’ve written your IDP, share it with your supervisor. Learn how to make the most of this discussion here.

Give me conversation tips
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Effective Conversations with Your Mentor

The Benefits of Mentorship

Make the most of your mentor relationship to achieve your career goals.

Give me mentorship advice
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CareerCare

CareerCare

This online course teaches you the basics of career development, including self-assessment and goal setting.

Learn more about CareerCare
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The four phases of career planning

The Four Phases of Career Planning

See how the career planning process works to help you develop your career.

Start planning my career
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