Transportation Supervisor

Northeast
US Marine Corps, O-2

I'm tickled pink with my new job through Orion International! I separated from the Marine Corps in November 2007 and began to search for jobs on my own in October of that year. It was not until July 2008, however, that I began to work with Orion.

Orion really helped me hone my search and put me in front of the right people. I thanked all the Orion associates at the Baltimore hiring conference I attended for matching me with great companies and opportunities that matched my preferences (qualifications, location, job responsibilities, opportunity for upward mobility), not just scheduling me into interviews that clearly didn't meet what I was looking for. I didn't want sales at this point in my career, and Orion listened.

Other recruiting agencies did not listen to my preferences. In fact, I have advised my colleagues not use anyone but Orion. I have also put Chris Hurst, my Orion recruiter, in contact with a great friend separating from the Marine Corps later this year. That's how much I respect Orion and the way they run their recruiting and organization as a whole.

Chris treated me with the utmost respect and flexibility in regard to my situation. He worked with any free time I had, to the extent of knowing I was cutting the conference so close that he printed out my documents for me to assist me in being prepared and organized for my interview line-up the following day. And when I needed time to mull over my options, Chris afforded me that, as well.

At the Baltimore hiring conference, I had my initial interviews on Sunday. After that, I had two follow-up interviews and finally a third interview with Linde Gas. I spent a half day on site with Linde to see if I enjoyed the position after the interview and was extended a job offer which I immediately accepted.

I sought an interesting, challenging job with a company that is headed in the right direction and that takes care of their employees. Orion definitely helped me find this type of job. I'm impressed with the professionalism, straightforwardness, and management of Linde Gas so far, and I can't wait to start working for them and contribute my skills as a person and prior service member. Thanks, Orion!