In this insightful episode of VET S.O.S., hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith
Cassant sit down with Bill Kieffer, an Army veteran with over 23 years
of professional HR experience and the President of Kieffer &
Associates Limited. Bill shares his deep knowledge and personal
experiences navigating the complex path from military service to a
successful civilian career.
Bill introduces his latest book,
Veteran Career Journey: More Insights from the Employer Side of the
Desk, a follow-up to his first book, designed to provide veterans with
practical tools and strategies for not only transitioning but also
thriving in the civilian workforce. Drawing from his extensive HR
background, Bill sheds light on what employers are looking for and how
veterans can align their military skills with civilian business needs.
But
Bill’s commitment doesn’t stop at writing. He also discusses the launch
of the Veteran Career Journey nonprofit, a mission-driven organization
dedicated to bridging the gap between veterans and employers. The
nonprofit aims to reduce veteran suicide by offering critical transition
support, training, and resources. With a goal to raise $120,000 in its
first year, this initiative is focused on making a real difference in
the lives of transitioning service members and their families.
🔎 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
-
Bill’s Personal Transition Story: The challenges he faced, the lessons
learned, and how those experiences shaped his mission to help other
veterans.
- Employer Expectations: How understanding the “employer
side of the desk” can give veterans a competitive edge in the civilian
job market.
- Practical Transition Strategies: Actionable advice from
Bill’s books on networking, integrating into civilian business
cultures, and overcoming common transition obstacles.
- Veteran
Career Journey Nonprofit: How this organization is filling critical gaps
in veteran support and the tangible ways it’s working to prevent
veteran suicide.
- Training Programs: Details about the nonprofit’s
in-person and online classes designed to empower veterans and their
families for long-term success.
📚 Bill Kieffer’s Books:
- Veteran Career Journey: 151 Insights to
Help You Transition from Military to Civilian – A hip-pocket guide
packed with quick, actionable insights.
- Military Career Transition: Insights from the Employer Side of the
Desk - An invaluable collection of over 150 insights, observations,
recurring topics of discussion, and points of concern, gathered from
numerous conversations, engagements, and interactions with transitioning
service members, veterans, employers and many others.
- Veteran
Career Journey: More Insights from the Employer Side of the Desk –
Focuses on the post-transition phase, helping veterans integrate and
thrive in civilian roles with over 60 real-life stories and a business
operations framework.
🚀 Get Involved & Make an Impact:
Donate to the Veteran Career Journey nonprofit and help fund programs that support veteran transitions
Purchase
Bill’s Books on Amazon and equip yourself or a veteran you know with
essential tools for success →
https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Career-Journey-Insights-Employer/dp/1737371421/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3LmgX0SajnSHVQZCAYwlujya9ilbkAgI8NO0P480zq4.RS5guQkYz5KZtvYCWi9Q3xPRxQmiCERgnlVdvBQqnb0&qid=1712509883&sr=1-1
Connect with Bill Kieffer on LinkedIn to learn more and get involved → [Insert LinkedIn Link]
Learn more about Bill Kieffer's work → https://kieffer-associates.com/
Thank you for tuning in to VET S.O.S.—where we help veterans survive, overcome, and succeed!
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