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Veteran-Only Hiring Fair: What you need to know

Calling all Veterans! This is your chance to join the best VA in the nation. We're hiring police officers, social workers, and more to work at the Nashville VA Medical Center and Clarksville VA Clinic.

In celebration of Veterans Day, we're hosting a Veteran-only career fair Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, from noon - 6 p.m. at the William O. Beach Civic Hall in Clarksville, Tenn.

Registration closes Nov. 5. Register here before it's too late. 

Here are the positions we're hiring at our Nashville and Clarksville locations:

  • Clinical pharmacist
  • Housekeeping aide
  • Medical support assistant (clinic scheduler)
  • Pharmacy technician
  • Police officer
  • Social worker 

Here's what you must bring to be considered:

  • Resume
  • Valid DD-214
  • Valid Schedule A letter (if applicable)
  • 2 forms of ID
  • 3 references (2 must be supervisory)
  • Valid social worker and clinical pharmacist credentials (if applicable)

If you do not have these documents, you may not be interviewed.

Here's what you can expect the day of the career fair:

Our team will greet you as you enter the main entrance of the William O. Beach Civic Hall in Clarksville, Tenn. As you enter, you'll be asked to verify your registration information at the check-in desk. Once you check-in, the team will hand you a number and direct you to a waiting area.

One of our hiring officials will call you back based on your number and begin the interview process. If the hiring officials find you meet the required criteria, they may extend a job offer. You'll be directed to another area to begin the onboarding process, which can take up to one hour.

If you are not selected, we encourage you to apply again at usajobs.gov or contact TVHS-Careers@va.gov. 

Questions? We've got some answers:

Q: I'm interested in a different position but it's not listed for this event. Can I still attend? 

A: Veterans are more than welcome to drop off their resume with an HR specialist if they are interested in a different position than the ones listed above. We cannot guarantee that you'll be interviewed the day-of but an HR specialist will be glad to answer any questions.  You can also apply for our openings at usajobs.gov or send your resume to TVHS-Careers@va.gov. 

Q: Is this event really only for Veterans? Can Veteran spouses apply? Anyone else?

A: This career fair is for Veterans only. To be eligible, Veterans must have been discharged or released from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions (honorable or general discharge). Please bring the required documentation listed above otherwise our team will not be able to interview you on the spot.

Q: I really want to apply but I cannot attend. What can I do?

A: Email the required documents listed above to TVHS-Careers@va.gov.