Sourcing Program Lead

Midwest
US Air Force,

Todd Phillips, my Orion recruiter, was awesome in every sense!  He was professional, courteous, humorous, and empathetic, which made our working relationship that more meaningful.  He understood and listened to my desires and ensured he matched my skill sets with the appropriate company in terms of company reputation, my profession, job location, and salary.

I have now taken a position with GE Aviation working as the Sourcing Program Lead in the Information Technology department. After a year- long wait for a comparable profession to that I held in the military within my desired arena (i.e. profession, location, salary), Orion stepped up and met the challenge right on time. In the past I’ve worked with three other military recruiter companies and two unemployment agencies, and nothing compares to the way Orion met my needs.

Prior to exiting the military I felt confident my education, military background, and training would set me apart from my competitors for employment; therefore, I was in no hurry to seek employment within the first six months of leaving active duty.   However, what I did not anticipate was the job market plummeting during my transition into the civilian workforce.  After months of trying to find employment on my own and working with other agencies, to no avail, I partnered with Orion, and the rest is history. 

The story I want to tell to my military brethren is to never lose hope and believe there is life after the military. Don’t get discouraged, because things aren’t lining up as you mapped out.  If there is one thing I can say about the military, it is that my time in the U.S. Air Force as a Logistics Officer gave me the patience and resolve to adapt and overcome and change things that are within my control, if required. 

I would recommend a military recruiter agency, especially Orion International, because of their reputation within the civilian workforce community, outstanding preparation, and, most importantly, all their recruiters have been on both sides of the workforce, which makes the experience that more rewarding.