Hiring Veterans with Matthew J. Louis

Published: Sept. 4, 2023, 4 a.m.

b"Returning to the show is Army Veteran, author, and career transition expert Matthew J. Louis. Matthew was previously on the show in 2019 to discuss his book Mission Transition and has just released his second book Hiring Veterans. He shares his own transition story and what drives his mission today of eliminating the ever widening civil-military divide. Hiring Veterans is a practical guide for organizational leaders to successfully include members of the military community and take advantage of the unique talent pool.\\xa0\\n\\nEpisode Resources:\\xa0\\n\\n \\tPurepost\\n \\tMatthew J. Louis\\n \\tMission Transition\\n \\tHiring Veterans\\n\\n\\xa0\\n\\n\\xa0\\n\\n\\xa0\\n\\n\\nAbout Our Guest\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\nMatt Louis is one of the nation's leading experts in career transition for veterans and public service professionals. He coaches individuals on their transition efforts and advises employers on hiring programs designed to successfully assimilate these valuable talent pools. He is the author of the award-winning and best-selling HarperCollins book Mission Transition, a practical guide for veterans in career transition, their families, and their employers. His second book, Hiring Veterans, a practical guide for organizational leaders on how to build programs to successfully assimilate veteran and military spouse talent, will be published in September.\\n\\n\\xa0\\nJoin the conversation on Facebook!\\nCheck out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.\\n\\n\\xa0\\nAbout Our Sponsors\\n\\nNavy Federal Credit Union\\xa0\\n\\nService isn\\u2019t just what Navy Federal Credit Union does\\xa0 \\u2013 it\\u2019s who they are. That\\u2019s why Navy Federal created tools to help you earn and save more. Make your financial goals a reality with great rates and low fees. With their new No-Refi Rate Drop option, you could buy a home now, and if rates drop later, you could then lower your rate without refinancing. Plus, they also offer mortgage options with zero down payment, so you don\\u2019t need to wait years to save!\\nLearn more: www.navyfederal.org/offers\\n\\nAt Navy Federal, our members are the mission.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\n\\xa0\\n\\n4Patriots Survival Food\\n\\nHurricane season is here. When Hurricane Ida hit the Gulf Coast, it destroyed countless homes and left many without access to food and clean water. Millions lost power, some for weeks.\\xa0\\n\\nThe floods that followed the hurricane washed out roads and made it impossible for grocery stores to restock their shelves. Families were left hungry and desperate, waiting for help that was slow to arrive.\\xa0\\n\\nBut what if you didn't have to rely on FEMA to provide for your family during a crisis?\\n\\nThe answer is simple - be prepared with emergency food kits from 4Patriots. Their long-lasting and delicious food options are specifically designed to provide you and your loved ones with the sustenance you need when you need it most.\\n\\n4Patriots Survival Food kits are:\\n\\n \\tHandpacked in the U.S.A.\\xa0\\n \\tLast for up to 25 years\\n \\tCome packed inside covert storage totes\\xa0\\n \\tInclude a wide variety of delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners\\n \\tBacked by 1000\\u2019s of 5-star customer reviews\\xa0\\n\\n4Patriots Survival Food is not just for natural disasters. Because in today's world of uncertain supply chains and unpredictable emergencies, it's more important than ever to have a backup plan. Whether it's a temporary power outage, a winter blizzard, or rising food costs, you can rest easy knowing that you have a reliable source of food to see you through.\\n\\nAnd right now, you can go to 4Patriots.com and use code VETERAN to get 10% off your first purchase on anything in the store. Including our emergency food supply kits designed to last up to 25 years!\\n\\nJust go to 4Patriots.com and use code VETERAN to get 10% off your first purchase of 4Patriots Survival Food."