the world of military career transitions with Bill Kieffer, an Army

veteran with over 23 years of experience as a senior HR executive and

the President of Kieffer and Associates. Bill’s expertise lies in

helping veterans navigate the often-challenging journey from military

service to civilian careers through career transition coaching,

leadership development, and strategic talent management.
Bill

shares his personal story of transitioning from the Army to the

corporate world, highlighting the difficulties he faced and how those

experiences inspired him to dedicate his career to supporting fellow

veterans. He offers actionable insights from his book, Military Career

Transition Insights from the Employer Side of the Desk, a must-read

resource that provides veterans with a unique perspective from employers

on how to successfully align their military skills with civilian job

opportunities.
Key topics covered in this episode include:
- The importance of starting the career transition process early, even years before leaving the military.
- How to effectively communicate your military skills in terms civilian employers understand and value.
- The power of networking and building meaningful relationships during the transition process.
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A deep dive into the Why Institute’s "Why Operating System" and how

identifying your purpose, process, and promise can transform your career

strategy.
- Bill also shares anecdotes from his career, including

how his first civilian job lacked purpose compared to his military

service and how he rediscovered meaning in his work. He offers valuable

advice for veterans of all ranks, specialties, and backgrounds, as well

as practical tools for defining success in civilian life.
🎯 Actionable Takeaways from This Episode:
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Check out Bill Kieffer's book, Military Career Transition Insights from

the Employer Side of the Desk, to gain employer-focused strategies for a

successful transition.
- Explore the Why Institute's coaching and

assessment services to understand your personal "why" and how to

leverage it in your career journey.
- Begin networking early to build strong relationships that will support your career transition.
- Start preparing for your civilian career now—success is built on small, consistent actions over time.

This episode is a must-watch for veterans, military spouses, and anyone

supporting the veteran community. Whether you're preparing for

transition or simply seeking inspiration to tackle your career

challenges, Bill Kieffer’s insights will leave you empowered and ready

to take the next step.
💡 Stay Connected and Support VET S.O.S.:
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to help more veterans discover these invaluable resources.
Connect with Bill Kieffer and learn more about Kieffer and Associates:
https://kieffer-associates.com/

📖 Additional Resources:
Get's Bill's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Military-Career-Transition-Insights-Employer/dp/1737371405
The Why Institute’s Why Operating System: https://whyinstitute.com/
VET S.O.S. Podcast episodes and resources: https://vetsospodcast.com

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