Veteran Transition Success Starts With This Mindset Shift – Jordie Kern

DESCRIPTION Most veterans don’t fail in transition—they choose the wrong civilian career. Here’s how to find work you’ll actually love after military service. For years, Jordie Kern has helped transitioning service members avoid one of the biggest mistakes in military transition: taking the first job available instead of building a career aligned with their strengths, interests, and long-term goals. As Founder of 7 Eagle Group, Jordie and his team help hundreds of transitioning service members every week through SkillBridge opportunities, career development, networking, and direct connections with hiring companies. IN THIS EPISODE • Why Jordie believes the biggest transition mistake veterans make is accepting the first job offer instead of finding the right career path • The story of an Army Colonel who joked he wanted to fish every day—and how SkillBridge helped him become a fishing guide in Montana • How 7 Eagle Academy hosts daily live sessions with hundreds of transitioning service members and executives from companies like Netflix, Disney, ESPN, and American Airlines • Why veterans need to stop viewing themselves as a hiring risk and start recognizing the immense value they bring to corporate America • The powerful mindset shift that transforms interviews from “please hire me” into “you’re lucky to have me on your team” Whether you’re six months from separation or already out of the military and looking for a new direction, this conversation will challenge the way you think about career transition. ABOUT JORDIE KERN Jordie Kern is the Founder of 7 Eagle Group, a veteran-focused career development and SkillBridge organization dedicated to helping transitioning service members launch meaningful civilian careers. Although he never served in the military himself, his admiration for those who did inspired him to build a company devoted to supporting veterans and military spouses. Under his leadership, more than 8,000 veterans have participated in 7 Eagle Group programs, helping them develop career skills, build professional networks, and connect directly with hiring organizations. CONNECT WITH JORDIE KERN LinkedIn: Jordie Kern -   / jordiekern   Website: https://7eagle.com/ RESOURCES MENTIONED • 7 Eagle Group • 7 Eagle Academy • Department of Defense SkillBridge Program • LinkedIn Networking • Corporate Mentorship Programs CONNECT WITH VET S.O.S. Website: vetsospodcast.com Spotify (VET S.O.S.): https://open.spotify.com/show/3PXqxzp... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram:   / vetsospodcast   LinkedIn:   / vetsospodcast   Support the mission: https://vetsospodcast.com CHAPTERS 0:00 - Most Veterans Take the Wrong First Job After Service 0:15 - Guest Introduction: Jordie’s Story 2:56 - Why He Built 7 Eagle Group 8:27 - Inside 7 Eagle Academy and Daily SkillBridge Training 11:20 - The Biggest Career Mistake Veterans Make 16:00 - Why SkillBridge Creates Win-Win Hiring Opportunities 19:19 - The Mindset Shift Every Veteran Needs Before Transition 23:02 - Becoming a Career Cheerleader for Veterans 26:31 - Finding Purpose Instead of Just Finding a Job 29:09 - Leadership, Passion, and Final Advice 31:31 - Key Takeaways & Lifeline Message #VETSOS #GrabTheLifeline #HeroesMediaGRP #VeteranTransition #SkillBridge #VeteranCommunity #ServiceMember