The Hunter for Military Officers - July 2016

In This Issue

What is Orion's Military Officer Transition Program?

Featured Employer Spotlight - Siemens

National Distinguished Candidate Conference

Account Executive Positions with Orion - Cincinnati, OH; San Diego, CA; and Raleigh, NC.

Exclusive Opportunities for Orion's Transitioning and Former JMOs

According to Your Peers

Military Professionals Webinar Series

Upcoming Hiring Conferences

Career Transition Planning and Base Visits

Companies Recently Hiring

Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion

Connect with Orion Online

What is Orion’s Military Officer Transition Program?

Orion's Military Officer Transition Program (MOTP) is designed to put your preparation "to do list" in a logical sequence of events to be completed each month. The program is comprised of a series of informative webinars, self-paced instruction, and individual calls with your recruiter. Our goal is to minimize the stress you may have about changing careers by giving you all the tools you need to be 100% ready to interview before you enter into the 90-day window leading up the end of your time in active service.

Our MOTP provides you with a list of items that you should complete prior to beginning interviews, to ensure maximum success in your career search. You can download our Transition Checklist here. You will ideally begin working through this list well in advance of your transition.

However, we realize you may join us much later, or operational commitments may keep you from following this timeline exactly, and that is completely fine. Just pick up with the suggested activity for the month that reflects where you are in relation to your transition, and try to work back through the other months as you are able.

Ready to start our MOTP and take the first step toward your new civilian career? Download and read Military Transition Guide - Beginning Your Transition and visit our website to find a recruiter.

Once you reach the point that you are within 13 months of your transition, you will receive a monthly email from us pointing you towards the suggested reading or activity for that month. These emails will be sent based on your Earliest Start Date in our records. If your timeline changes, be sure to let us know, so we can update our records.

Featured Employer Spotlight - Siemens

We are proud of our five-year partnership with Siemens and are honored to continue to place Veterans like Richard McCulley with such a great company.

Siemens Corporation is a U.S. subsidiary of Siemens AG, a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years.

With 343,000 employees in more than 200 countries, Siemens reported worldwide revenue of approximately $98 billion in fiscal 2014. Siemens in the USA reported revenue of $22.2 billion, including $5.2 billion in exports, and employs approximately 46,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

Richard McCulley is a Systems Specialist with Siemens Building Technologies Division in California's San Francisco Bay Area. McCulley joined Siemens in March 2016, and is the 2000th veteran hired by the company since signing on to the White House's Joining Forces initiative in 2011.

In February 2016, McCulley interviewed with Siemens at an Orion Hiring Conference. Less than a month later, McCulley was on the job with Siemens!

Orion is so grateful to have had the opportunity to represent Richard McCulley in his career search and we wish him all the best for a rewarding career with Siemens.

Over the last 20 years, Orion has placed nearly 1500 veterans into rewarding careers at Siemens. Today, the Orion-Siemens program continues to grow and expand, and we are seeking outstanding Military Technicians and Officers to join the Siemens team. We are currently hiring Wind Field Service Technicians with Siemens. For more information on careers with Siemens, visit us online.

National Distinguished Candidate Conference - July 11-12 in Columbus, OH; August 29-30 in Philadelphia, PA & October 10-11 in San Diego, CA.

Are you preparing to exit the military and begin a civilian career? Do you think that your education, background, and military career distinguish you from your peers?

If so, you may be a candidate for Orion's National Distinguished Candidate Conference (DCC) in Columbus, OH on July 11-12; Philadelphia, PA on August 29-30, 2016 and in San Diego, CA on October 10-11. There will be positions available nationwide, with a focus on Engineering, Sales, Leadership Development, and Operations Management. Orion carefully selects candidates for our DCCs that exemplify the best Orion has to offer our client companies. We work hard to assemble a select group of the top JMOs from around the country.

Our distinguished candidates include:

Additionally, you should be available to start working within the next four months and be geographically flexible.

Shane Serafin, a former Navy Lieutenant and USNA graduate who found his career through a recent Orion DCC, explains why he feels the event was such a success: "An Orion Distinguished Candidate Conference is something that you don't want to miss. It is a golden opportunity to meet with several prospective employers all at once, all of them very high quality. And Orion prepares you well. I particularly liked the interview prep session during this conference. It helped me to tweak a few of my responses in a manner that paid major dividends during the interviews!"

Orion only holds a few DCCs each year. Click here to be considered for one of the upcoming Orion DCC hiring conferences.

Account Executive Positions with Orion – Cincinnati, OH; San Diego, CA; and Raleigh, NC.

Orion International is currently seeking transitioning or former military officers with a strong record of achievement to join our Sales Team as an Account Executive. We are hiring for our Cincinnati, OH; San Diego, CA; and Raleigh, NC offices.

As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for identifying and working closely with America's leading companies in order for them to hire transitioning military veterans and develop smarter hiring programs. The work you do will help fellow veterans transition into the civilian workforce. Average total first year income for Account Executives is $80K+, with a goal of $100K+ in your second year and beyond. In addition to unlimited salary potential and a comprehensive benefits package, Orion provides additional reward and recognition to our top performers.

To qualify, you should have military experience, a Bachelors degree, and previous sales experience or a desire to succeed in sales. You do not need prior sales experience, as we will provide you the training, tools and resources needed to succeed.

We also invite you to view a pre-recorded webinar (username iprep, password: video) hosted by Brian Henry, Orion's VP of Officer Recruiting, which provides a detailed overview of the Account Executive position.

Exclusive Opportunities for Orion’s Transitioning and Former JMOs

Each of these companies are specifically seeking Military Professionals and Veterans for open career opportunities. Click on the logo to learn more about each company and positions for which we are currently hiring.

To learn more about these careers and see even more opportunities for JMOs, please visit our Featured Jobs page.

According to Your Peers

"The Orion Distinguished Candidates Conference was an amazing experience. Orion directly matched me up with my top five companies, and I was able to interview with all of them that day. You skip through several pre-interview steps like cold calling the HR department, and you know each company is interested in learning about you. The companies are also looking to fill multiple positions, so there is a relaxed, cooperative environment with your peers.

The first day is great preparation, with company presentations and small group interview prep with the Orion team. The mixer is essential because companies get to put a face with a name the day before the interview. This ensures you walk into your interviews with a smile of recognition from the interviewer to help put you at ease. First class, first rate event; if you are on the fence, you should definitely go."- Adam Gray, Sales Representative

"I have a B.S. in Business Administration and Law, I attended two Hiring Conferences with Orion and obtained a position from the first one. The military has taught me how to apply my leadership skills and management techniques from leading soldiers in the military. Orion met my needs, 100%!" - Robert Greeson, Production Manager

"A friend and former co-worker of my told me about Orion International. I have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Being in the military gave me great work ethic and the ability to learn new things quickly in pressure situation. My Orion recruiter was awesome, he listened to everything I said and helped me find a great job!" - Samantha Kunimura, Systems Engineer

Read more testimonials from your fellow Military officers here.

Military Professionals Webinar Series

Whether you have two years or two weeks before you transition from Active Duty, there are many steps you can take prior to your separation date that will position you for success as you transition into the civilian workforce. Our Military Officer Transition Program is designed to put your preparation "things to do list" into a logical sequence that you can complete as you approach your separation.

All of the training materials included in the program are organized and accessible on our Military Officer Transition Program webpage. To get started, please visit and review our Transition Program Timeline, and note where you fall in our suggested timeline.

In addition, we'd like to invite you to register for our upcoming webinars:

LinkedIn for Military Professionals

Career Transition Webinar

How to Leverage Recruiters in Your Job Search

Negotiating Your Salary

Interview Preparation Webinar

Sales Preparation Webinar

How to Use Social Media in Your Job Search

Upcoming Hiring Conferences

If you will be separating from the military and preparing to begin your civilian career within the next 90 days, be sure to attend one of our hiring conferences. After a full day of preparation, you'll interview with hiring managers for only those positions that are a match with your needs and preferences.

Click on any of the conference dates to request more information on the conference you'd like to attend!

Midwest

Columbus, OH July 11-12 (Distinguished Candidate Conference)

Chicago, IL August 28-29

West

San Diego, CA July 17-18

Seattle, WA August 4-5

San Diego, CA August 28-29

Northeast

Parsippany, NJ July 17-18

Philadelphia, PA August 29-30 (Distinguished Candidate Conference)

Southeast

Atlanta, GA July 25-26

South Central

Dallas, TX August 4-5

Denver, CO August 25-26

Career Transition Planning and Base Visits

When our Recruiters visit a location near you, it's a chance to get a jump start on your career search, regardless of your ETS date. Our Recruiters will discuss your goals and preferences with you and present a realistic picture of what to expect in your search. You'll get resume advice, interview preparation tips, and much more! Click here or on any of the base visits to receive more information about the base visit you are interested in attending.

Companies Recently Hiring

Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion

Did you know that Orion candidates have earned $24,600 in referral bonuses in 2016?

For every job seeker you refer to us who is subsequently placed by Orion, we will give you a $100 gift card to a retailer of your choice!

It's simple - just click here to refer a friend. 30 seconds of your time could be $100 in your pocket!

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