The Hunter for Military Officers - February 2017

In This Issue

G.I. Jobs Magazine interviews Brian Henry, Orion SVP, on finding a career after retiring from the Military

Orion Offices Sign the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Statement of Support

United Way Launches Mission United in Hampton Roads

National Distinguished Candidate Conference

Career Opportunities within Orion - Cincinnati, OH, Raleigh, NC; Austin, TX; and San Diego, CA

Exclusive Opportunities for Orion's Transitioning and Former JMOs

According to Your Peers

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

G.I. Jobs Magazine interviews Brian Henry, Orion SVP, on finding a career after retiring from the Military

G.I. Jobs Magazine interviews Brian Henry, Senior Vice President of Operations here at Orion International. Henry offers career advice to service members who are retiring from the military. Henry, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran himself, knows firsthand what it is like to leave the “known” and search for a new career.

There are several excellent suggestions from Henry to help ease your military transition, and you can read the full article here.

If you are looking for additional transition advice visit Orion's Transition Corner for more Military to Civilian Transition Resources and register with Orion to speak with a Recruiter in your area!

Orion Offices Sign the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Statement of Support

Orion's Raleigh office signed the ESGR Statement of Support back in 2014, and challenged the other four offices to do the same this year. On November 9th, the Raleigh office held a Reaffirmation Signing, and the offices in Virginia Beach, Cincinnati, San Diego and Austin each proudly signed the statement.

ESGR is a Department of Defense program that was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment. ESGR is supported by a network of more than 4,500 volunteers in 54 committees located across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam-CNMI, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

ESGR has served our country for more than 40 years, fostering a culture in which all employers support and value the employment and military service of members of the National Guard and Reserve in the United States.

We are honored and proud to support an amazing program that develops and promotes supportive work environments for Service members in the Reserve Components through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities. 

United Way Launches Mission United in Hampton Roads

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. United Way is excited to announce a brand new division recently launched in Hampton Roads, named Mission United.

Mission United focuses on providing education, employment, social/personal connections, and mental/physical healthcare to Veterans and Active Duty Service Members from all walks of life.

Mission United works with many different organizations to better facilitate the variety of needs of all veterans who may have difficulty finding assistance. They maintain relationships with a wide range of organizations that serve veterans in the Hampton Roads area, and will provide personalized assistance based on the needs of the individual.

To learn more about Mission United, please visit http://missionunited-hr.org/.

National Distinguished Candidate Conference - March 6-7 in Dallas, TX

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 Dallas, TX on March 6-7. 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.

Career Opportunities within Orion – Cincinnati, OH, Raleigh, NC; Austin, TX; and San Diego, CA

Account Executive

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, Raleigh, NC; Austin, TX; and San Diego, CA 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.

If you're looking for a quick way to introduce yourself, please follow this link to record a brief introduction of yourself on our video platform. After reviewing your introduction, Orion will contact you to schedule an individual interview. 

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

"I was a Communications Officer from Platoon Leader to S6. These positions prepared me as a leader and gave me experience communicating professionally, which has been extremely beneficial in my transition. After attending my first hiring conference in which I had 5 interviews in one day, I received 4 call back interviews. Orion is amazing and I would recommend them to anyone leaving the military." - Gregory Herr, Consultant

"My Orion recruiter was FANTASTIC! He was enthusiastic, extremely helpful, and clearly passionate about what he does. His experience was crucial in preparing me (and many other JMOs at the hiring conference I attended) for interviewing and landing a job. I attended a hiring conference at the end of the summer, and interviewed shortly thereafter with a company that was not able to attend the conference. It was an excellent company, so I aggressively pursued that option and ended up accepting an offer about three weeks later. I had a fantastic experience with Orion and have been actively recommending Orion to other JOs on my old submarine. " - Alex Smoke, Project Engineer

"Orion engaged me every day from the date I reached out to the date of hire. I have been through the formal process with every other JMO recruiter and didn't remotely receive that kind of engagement." - Thomas Baker, Sales Account Manager

Read more testimonials from your fellow Military officers here.

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!

West

Portland, OR February 12-13

San Diego, CA March 5-6

Seattle, WA March 23-24

Northeast

Philadelphia, PA February 12-13

Providence, RI March 12-13

Norfolk, VA March 19-20

Southeast

Jacksonville, FL February 20-21

Midwest

Detroit, MI February 26-27

South Central

Dallas, TX March 6-7 (Distinguished Candidate Conference) 

Atlanta, GA March 27-28

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 $2,400 in referral bonuses in 2017?

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!

Connect with Orion Online

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