The Sword - December 2016
Thursday, December 1, 2016
In This Issue
Operation: Coming Home Key Ceremony - Hero Home 13
What is an Orion Hiring Conference? - Video
Operation: Coming Home Key Ceremony - Hero Home 13
On Thursday, October 27th, Orion International and many other organizations and individuals gathered to witness the Operation: Coming Home (OCH) Key Ceremony in honor of US Marine Raider SSGT Brandan Taylor and his family.
Operation: Coming Home (OCH) is a non-profit group that provides custom built homes for wounded military service members. These homes are called “Hero Homes” and are designed to promote independence and mobilization for the injured veteran and his family. Brandon Taylor is the thirteenth recipient of an Operation: Coming Home - Hero Home, and was chosen from an outstanding group of applicants.
Brandan served in the United States Marine Corps for 10 years. In 2014, Brandan sustained multiple injuries while on a mission in Afghanistan. Taylor was on a night time helicopter raid with 30-50 of his men when he slipped on a sheet of ice, fracturing his back. His 150-pound backpack hit his head, knocking him out. Taylor completed the three remaining months of his deployment by utilizing pain pills available in the local market to avoid being sent home.
It wasn't until he returned to the US for the birth of his twins that he had an MRI, revealing a fractured spine and nerve damage. Taylor stated he had been in tremendous amounts of pain, but really didn’t want to leave his team.
OCH was inspired by Taylor’s story, and a board member of Operation: Coming Home, said his courage in his service led them to build their thirteenth home for Taylor, his wife, and three sons. OCH is led by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County and US Veterans Corps. It partners with builder CalAtlantic Homes. Modifications in the home include wider hallways and a special shower.
Orion’s Raleigh team had the honor to spend time working on preparation of the home and attending the Key Ceremony on October 27th where Taylor and his family were presented the keys to their new home. We look forward to helping build the next Hero Home!
What is an Orion Hiring Conference? - Video
An Orion Hiring Conference is your chance to interview the best military job seekers, selected specifically for your open positions. You will be presented with prescreened, qualified and suitably matched veterans that are interested in your available opportunities.
You will interview up to ten candidates in a single day, all in a private and professional interview setting. We carefully select our hotels to enhance our clients' experience, and you will enjoy free parking, a full breakfast each morning, and complimentary cocktails in the atrium each evening. The afternoon prior to interviews, you will have the opportunity to familiarize the candidates with your company and the position(s) for which they will be interviewing.
Throughout the conference, you will receive personalized attention to ensure the best in customer service, including insight on the transitioning military candidates, and advice on the most effective hiring strategy. Our goal is that our candidates will have completed the hiring process and accepted your offer within 21 days of attending the conference.
Upcoming Hiring Conferences
Orion Military Hiring Conferences - Interview Junior Military Officers, Noncommissioned Officers and Enlisted Technicians Recruited for your Hiring Needs
An Orion Hiring Conference is your chance to interview the best military job seekers, selected specifically for your open positions. You will be presented with prescreened, qualified and suitably matched veterans that are interested in your available opportunities. Click on the dates below to learn more about our upcoming hiring conferences.
West
San Diego, CA December 5, 2016
Portland, OR December 12, 2016
Seattle, WA January 13, 2017
San Diego, CA January 20, 2017
Northeast
Philadelphia, PA December 5, 2016
Philadelphia, PA January 9, 2017
Norfolk, VA January 23, 2017
South Central
Houston, TX December 5, 2016
Houston, TX January 13, 2017
Dallas, TX January 16, 2017
Midwest
Cincinnati, OH December 5, 2016
Chicago, IL January 16, 2017
Southeast
Raleigh, NC December 6, 2016
Jacksonville, FL December 9, 2016 (Nuclear-Trained Military Technician Hiring Conference)
Jacksonville, FL December 9, 2016 (Military Officer Hiring Conference)
Atlanta, GA January 17, 2017
According to Our Clients
"This is the third time that I used Orion to hire an employee, and I'm very satisfied with the quality and performance of the candidates." - Plant Manager, Republic Conduit - Tenaris
Meet Our Candidates
The battle for talent in the workplace can be fierce. It doesn't have to be if you know where to look. Below is a preview of actual Orion International candidates and the valuable skills and experience they possess.
Merchant Marine Academy Graduate View Resume
Navy Mechanic View Resume
Army Officer with a Master's in Engineering Management View Resume
Navy Electrician View Resume
USNA Graduate; Marine Corps Officer View Resume
Air Force Avionics Technician View Resume
Refer a Colleague to Hire Military Talent
Is your company or that of a friend or colleague in need of military talent? For every referral you provide, you will be automatically entered into our monthly drawing for a $50 gift card. Even better, if your referral results in a hire, you will personally receive a $100 gift card as our way of saying thank you. As always, we will maintain your privacy and never share your information nor that of your referral.
Connect with Orion
Did you know that there are several ways to connect with Orion and learn how veterans impact the civilian workforce?
- Join our LinkedIn group for employers, Hire a Hero, Hire a Vet®. This group is a great way to show your support of veterans in the civilian workforce.
- Read our blog, Hire a Hero, Hire a Vet®.
- Follow Orion on Twitter (@hirevets).
