8 Career Paths That Work: MyCareer@VA

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Ben Porr

Carolyn Kurowski

Dawn Flaherty Lavelle

As with most human capital initiatives, career development is difficult to define because so many drivers influence human behavior. When looking for a new job, a person might ask himself questions like: “What jobs match my skills?” “Where do I want to live?” “What type of organization do I want to be a part of?” “How much will I get paid?” In thinking about a career, which is the compilation of a series of jobs, an individual’s questions become more numerous and complex. Figuring out how and where to find answers can be daunting, especially in an organization that has over 300,000 employees operating in more than 1,400 ...

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