The Hunter for Military Officers - March 2017
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
In This Issue
Home, Sweet Home! 2017's Best States to Raise a Family in the Northeast
Father and Son Find Careers through Orion 11 Years Apart
Series - Why Work with Orion International?
4 Steps for Preparing for an Orion Hiring Conference
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
Career Transition Planning and Base Visits
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Home, Sweet Home! 2017’s Best States to Raise a Family in the Northeast
Thinking about starting a family or moving to the Northeast? The communities we choose to live in as we raise children are arguably the most important, as they tend to be some of the places we live the longest.
The Northeast currently holds 50% of the top 10 Best States to Raise a Family, by WalletHub. WalletHub's data team compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 40 key indicators of family-friendliness across five key dimensions: Family Fun, Health & Safety, Education & Child Care, Affordability, and Socioeconomics. Their data set ranged from "median family salary" to "housing affordability" to "unemployment rate."
Not only is the Northeast a great area of the country to live and raise a family, but these states offer many perks, including affordable housing, good schools, flourishing job markets, low child care costs, and boast some of the highest median salaries.
HOME, SWEET HOME!
Read more about the overall rankings here and learn about why the Northeast boasts a great quality of life, and browse our open positions here.
Father and Son Find Careers through Orion 11 Years Apart
We are proud to create lasting relationships with our alumni, so much so that they commonly refer their friends and family years later. Recently, Orion recently found careers for a father and son over a decade apart. In 2005, Arthur Benavides Sr. was introduced to an Orion recruiter at a TAP class before exiting the Army. He attended an Orion Hiring Conference where he interviewed for multiple positions. After careful consideration and multiple offers, Arthur accepted a position with Exxon where he is still employed to this day.
Mr. Benavides' son., Arthur Jr., separated from Active Duty in 2013, found a job and earned his college degree in 2014. After gaining his degree and a few years of work experience, he reached out to Orion upon the recommendation of his father to explore other job opportunities in his field. We were able to match him with a job he loves with Phillips 66 in the fall of 2016.
We are so honored to have had the opportunity to help this father and son find rewarding careers, and we look forward to continuing to provide career assistance to future generations of transitioning military personnel!
Series - Why Work with Orion International?
This video highlights Orion’s completely FREE services for Military Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Technicians separating from Active Duty, as well as veterans who have already transitioned but are seeking a career change.
We hope you enjoy the video, and if you haven't already, Subscribe to Orion's YouTube Channel.
4 Steps for Preparing for an Orion Hiring Conference
Are you ready to find your civilian career at an Orion Hiring Conference? Regardless of your background and previous interview experience, it is critical that you take the time to prepare for your Orion Hiring Conference. Over the years, our Recruiting Team has seen a marked difference in the success of those who properly prepare for conference and those who do not, and as a result we have developed a 4-step program to help you succeed.
Step 1 - Interview Preparation
Read our materials on interviewing fundamentals, interview structure, and common mistakes, and ask yourself as many practice questions as you possibly can. It is important that you verbalize your answers to the practice questions. Time permitting, you should read at least one book from the suggested reading list.
Step 2 - Watch our 20-minute online presentation.
Additionally, in the weeks leading up to your Hiring Conference, your Recruiter will hold a telephone Webinar focusing on how to best prepare for the event. Your recruiter will discuss detailed preparation instructions, logistics for the event, best practices, as well as providing you the opportunity to ask questions.
Step 3 - Company Research
In the week prior to your Hiring Conference, we will call you to discuss your company lineup. It is important that you research the companies you will be interviewing with before the conference. You should have some basic knowledge on the company prior to the conference including general industry information, company products, market share, competitors and history.
Depending on the company and position you are interviewing for, we may provide you with additional research, testing preparation or other requirements prior to the conference. To give yourself the very best chance for success, it is imperative that you follow all recommendations that we provide.
Step 4 - Interview Workshop
The final step of our preparation program is the Interview Workshop we will conduct on the first day of the Hiring Conference. The workshop consists of interviewing classes, small group work, mock interviews, and briefings on all of the companies and positions. While our interview workshop is a vital step in your overall preparation, we cannot make you an outstanding interviewer in one day, so you must diligently work through the first three steps of the program on your own, prior to the Hiring Conference.
Use the workshop as an opportunity to polish your skills, address any last minute questions you may have, and give you the confidence to really excel during your interviews the next day.
We are confident that if you follow these four steps to prepare for conference you should have a successful event and be on your way to your civilian career. Please contact your Recruiter if you have any questions or concerns; we are here to help you succeed!
National Distinguished Candidate Conference - March 6-7 in Dallas, TX and May 1-2 in Philadelphia, PA
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 and May 1-2 in Philadelphia, PA. 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:
- Graduates of Military Service Academies or Top Universities
- Those with a masters degree or other advanced education; and
- Those that have consistently ranked above their peers in Officer Evaluations.
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.
Learn More via Webinar
We would also like to 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.
Introduce Yourself
If you're looking for a quick way to introduce yourself, please click the link below to record a brief introduction of yourself on our video platform. After reviewing your introduction, Orion will contact you to schedule an individual interview.
Hear what Orion's Account Executive, Trent Cleveland has to say about his position here:
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
"Being an Advisory Engineer with the Afghan Army helped me tremendously in getting a position with Faith Technologies. My Orion recruiter was great too. He really listed to my wants and helped to place me accordingly. Orion really works with you to find what works for YOU! My experience with Orion was so great, I’ve already referred people to Orion." - Adam Graetz, Assistant Project Manager
"The entire process of job searching and finding the right fit for me with Orion was handled with professionalism and generosity. Transitioning into the civilian sector from the military is tough, but my Orion team made it that much easier and I am grateful for that. I am very appreciative for Orion and making my transition out of the military seamless. Thank you to all the Orion team who helped me find the right job! " - John Higgins, Sales Manager
"I was very impressed with Orion’s process and very pleased with the outcome. My Orion team made themselves available 24/7 to discuss the opportunity, the company, their input, and most importantly my concerns. Thanks Orion! " - Bill Roberts, Project 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
San Diego, CA March 5-6
Seattle, WA March 23-24
San Diego April 9-10
South Central
Dallas, TX March 6-7 (Distinguished Candidate Conference)
Denver, CO April 9-10
Dallas, TX April 9-10
Dallas, TX April 20-21
Northeast
Providence, RI March 12-13
Norfolk, VA March 19-20
Southeast
Atlanta, GA March 27-28
Orlando, FL April 3-4 (Homebuilders Hiring Conference)
Midwest
Chicago, IL April 9-10
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.
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Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Did you know that Orion candidates have earned $6,300 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!
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