{"id":24054,"date":"2026-03-09T14:38:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T18:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/?p=24054"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:35:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:35:43","slug":"volunteer-spotlight-brian-kline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/volunteer-spotlight-brian-kline\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Spotlight: Brian Kline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Volunteer Spotlight: Brian Kline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When a fellow veteran and friend who was volunteering with Hire Heroes USA recommended the organization to Brian Kline, he was at a transition point of his own. In between his second and third careers, he sought a meaningful way to give back. Volunteering felt like the right next step. What began as a simple referral quickly became a rewarding way to stay connected to the military community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In his current professional role as an Assistant Director of Administration, Brian carries recruiting and hiring responsibilities, which naturally informs his volunteer work. Supporting veterans through mock interviews and career conversations helps him stay sharp on evolving HR trends and best practices. His professional expertise strengthens his volunteer sessions, and those sessions, in turn, deepen his understanding of today\u2019s job market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Brian, the most rewarding part of volunteering is the interaction itself. Every conversation with a veteran brings a fresh perspective. While he hopes the guidance he provides is valuable, he often finds that he walks away recharged\u2014sometimes even with new ideas or viewpoints he hadn\u2019t previously considered. That mutual exchange of insight and experience is what keeps him coming back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One interaction, in particular, stands out. Brian conducted a mock interview with a veteran who was highly qualified for a role she was pursuing but needed a confidence boost and guidance on answering a few key questions. Shortly after her real interview, she reached out on LinkedIn with exciting news: she got the job! Moments like that are hard to forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If he had to share just one piece of advice, it would be this: prioritize networking. Brian often reminds veterans that networking can feel uncomfortable at first, but it\u2019s essential\u2014not just for landing a job, but for long-term professional growth and advancement. Building and maintaining relationships can open doors long after the initial job search ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brian believes everyone has unique qualities and opportunities to support veterans and military spouses in finding professional success. He closes every session the same way: with a heartfelt \u201cthank you for your service\u201d and an encouragement to \u201cpay it forward\u201d when they are in a position to help fellow veterans. To him, that lasting influence of service is powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through shared service, practical expertise, and a commitment to lifting others up, Brian Kline embodies the spirit of giving back. His dedication ensures that those who served continue moving confidently toward their next mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Clients Say about Working with Brian:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

“I really appreciate the feedback I got from Brian Kline. He was very understanding and clear with his recommendations. And we've established further connections through LinkedIn, so he's actively helping me grow my network. 5 stars!”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This volunteer was extremely knowledgeable with a great deal of experience to back up his advice. He freely gave his time, even going beyond that which we scheduled, and for that I'm very thankful.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Brian did a great job asking industry specific questions and digging into my resume. It is clear that he spent time preparing beforehand. I found it especially helpful that he went through every single one of my answers and walked me through things that I did well and things I could improve upon.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I found Brian's input incredibly helpful. In fact, it was the most effective career transition preparation training I've undergone. Thank you!”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you would like to make a difference in the lives of veterans and military spouses, please\u00a0click here to learn more about volunteering<\/a>\u00a0with Hire Heroes USA.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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When Brian Kline found himself in between careers, a referral from a fellow veteran led him to volunteer with Hire Heroes USA. He hasn\u2019t looked back since.<\/p>\n

In this Volunteer Spotlight, Brian shares why networking matters, how his own professional expertise strengthens his volunteer sessions, and the unforgettable moment a veteran he coached landed her dream job. His story is a powerful reminder that service doesn\u2019t end, it evolves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":24055,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23,50],"tags":[420,412,38,120,421,413,30,31,33,34,35,49,51],"class_list":["post-24054","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-volunteer-spotlight","tag-career-coach","tag-career-development","tag-hire-heroes-usa","tag-hire-heroes-usa-volunteers","tag-interview-preparation","tag-interviewing-success","tag-military-spouse","tag-military-transition","tag-veteran-employment","tag-veteran-jobs","tag-veterans","tag-volunteer-opportunities","tag-volunteering"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24054","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24054"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24054\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24054"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24054"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24054"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}