Author Archives: Darren Sherrard

Are you LinkedIn?

By Darren Sherrard May 13th, 2013 at 12:32 pm

The way we search for jobs today is ever evolving. On the other hand, is it? Veterans Preference in hiring began decades ago because Veterans were at a disadvantage in their local communities when returning from service. Many jobs were … Read More →

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A Veterans approach to a job search.

By Darren Sherrard April 26th, 2013 at 9:05 am

 The military teaches us many things that we may never use again outside of the military. Most employers feel that Veterans are great employees who bring valuable skills to a company. I have noticed employers have formed opinions of Veterans … Read More →

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VA to Hire Over 800 Veterans.

By Darren Sherrard April 22nd, 2013 at 11:42 am

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to Hire Over 800 Veterans as Peer Specialists and Peer Support Apprentices    As the Nation’s largest integrated health care system, VA cares for over 5.5 million Veterans annually, and has seen an increase in the … Read More →

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Wanted: Marathon Runners.

By Darren Sherrard March 20th, 2013 at 10:55 am

When I first started running at a young age, I always wanted to finish the race first. I found myself pushing to be first across the line or to be fast enough to sail over the highest rope of “build … Read More →

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Mental Health Campaign Update.

By Darren Sherrard March 11th, 2013 at 2:34 pm

Happy Monday! I wanted to take the time to provide an update on our ongoing campaign to recruit mental health providers to work at VA. In April 2012, it was announced that VA would hire 1900 Additional Providers . Since … Read More →

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Wanted: Brand Ambassadors

By Darren Sherrard March 8th, 2013 at 3:16 pm

                      Employers love to hear about what is going on at their company. All too often, employers and prospective employees are limited to a few negative comments they notice on … Read More →

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Think Rural!

By Darren Sherrard February 27th, 2013 at 2:25 pm

I am sure you have heard the saying about being a small fish in a big pond. At VA, our many rural locations allow you to be a big fish, in a small pond. I love to find stories that … Read More →

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Recruiting is everyone’s business.

By Darren Sherrard February 25th, 2013 at 3:26 pm

You may wonder what VA in the news has to do with career advice and recruitment. To me, it is all connected. I firmly believe that “Recruiting is everyone’s business”. Recently, I read several news articles that highlighted a concern … Read More →

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If you are not moving forward, you are headed backwards.

By Darren Sherrard February 21st, 2013 at 8:27 am

  With articles circulating like this one in the New York TIMES recently,  It Takes a B.A. to Find a Job as a File Clerk,  maybe it’s time we all look at this as a  wakeup call and take some … Read More →

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Combat Veterans seeking Mental Health Care

By Darren Sherrard January 29th, 2013 at 9:40 am

          With stories about our active military not seeking care, that leaves the door wide open for Veterans that need mental health care after their service. I spent 20 years in the US Army and am … Read More →

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