Operations Team Leader

Midwest
US Army, E-5

As a former Non-Commissioned Officer and a recent college grad, I was unsure of what to expect in the job market. I knew that I possessed valuable leadership and analytical skills, as well as the “intangible” skill set that any worthwhile military member retains. Needless to say, I was anxious when I began my job search in October 2006 after having been out of the Army for about three years, where I worked as a Medical Platoon Sergeant in a Light Infantry Battalion. I came across Orion on the Internet after looking online and dealing with other recruiting agencies that simply listed my resume on their database. In fact, I was told by other agencies that corporate America was only interested in hiring a former JMO. After dealing with Orion, I accepted a position as Team Leader at General Mills within three weeks of the hiring conference I attended!

Todd Phillips, my recruiter, was awesome!! I had several conversations with him before he even attempted to match me with a company. Through speaking with Todd, I came to realize that this wasn’t the typical recruiting company. Orion is staffed by former military! I was never pushed into anything and was able to confidently voice any misgiving without fear of being placed on the “back burner.” Todd was obviously taking all of my family’s and my needs into account when he proposed which companies I should speak with.

I attended only one hiring conference with Orion, and it was AMAZING. It was well organized and did not waste any of the candidates in attendance time. Upon arrival, I was given an itinerary for the next couple of days, including interviews with several different companies. Within two days of the conference, I spoke with Todd and learned how I fared with the companies. I had been to events put on by other recruiting agencies, and Orion’s was far and away the most professional.

Following the hiring conference, I was fielding calls from all but one of the companies with which I interviewed. In fact, I was so confident in Orion that I turned down one job offer that I had from outside of Orion and ended up accepting the Team Leader position with General Mills for $20,000 more than the one I turned down. Thanks to Orion’s hiring conference I achieved my goal of finding a stable position that allowed my wife, who was separating from the military, as well, to have the option of staying home with our newborn.

Orion not only met my needs; they far exceeded any and all expectations I had. Orion was definitely the most professional, courteous, and proactive of the recruiting agencies with which I have worked. Each candidate recruiter I spoke with was extremely knowledgeable in their area of expertise, and they were genuinely concerned with how I felt the process was going. I could not have asked for a better or more enjoyable experience. Orion made it all possible!!!