The Hunter for Military Officers - May 2017
Monday, May 1, 2017
In This Issue
Operation: American Dream, Featuring Alex Jigger, Orion Senior Account Executive
Four Essential Documents for Your Military-to-Civilian Career Transition
Podcast Series for Job Seekers
Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion
Distinguished Candidate Conferences
Career Transition Planning and Base Visits
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Operation: American Dream, Featuring Alex Jigger, Orion Senior Account Executive
Orion Senior Account Executive Alex Jigger recently appeared on Operation: American Dream to discuss military-to-civilian transitions in a segment called "Transition - What Does That Mean For Someone Who Has Served?" Check it out below.
Four Essential Documents for Your Military-to-Civilian Career Transition
There's a lot to consider and prioritize as you prepare to transition to the civilian workforce. As you decide how to go about your transition, one thing you can do to streamline the process is make sure to have the following four key documents ready for your recruiter.
Evaluation Reports
Send a copy of your last 3 observed reports to your Recruiter. We use these to get an idea of what you have accomplished in the military, and they are a great starting point in writing your resume. Additionally, reviewing your evaluations will help your Recruiter identify key points to highlight when preparing you for interviews.
Professional References
References should include the names and contact information of 2-3 supervisors and 3-4 peers. It is a good idea to let the person know that you would like to use them as a reference during your job search. Please note, they do not need to write you a letter of recommendation, they just need to be willing to answer a few questions over the phone and provide a quick review of your performance.
College Transcripts
Request a copy of your College Transcripts from your undergraduate and/or graduate school(s). This does not need to be sealed, and an unofficial copy is fine.
Resume
Most importantly, you'll need your resume. An Orion recruiter can help polish your resume. Find more tips here!
Podcast Series for Job Seekers
Orion is proud to announce the launch of our podcast, From the Battlefield to the Boardroom! This podcast is dedicated to supporting military job seekers throughout your transition process by providing valuable insight and guidance from other Veterans and business leaders.
We will be adding new podcasts on an ongoing basis, so please check back often, as we will continue to add new content!
We hope you enjoy our new podcast series!
Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion
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, please visit our Featured Jobs page.
According to Your Peers
"Orion International is a first-class organization. They helped place me in my new career in just over a month. With this type of performance, I would highly encourage everyone transitioning from the military to civilian life to look first to Orion International." - Jordan Mastroianni, Labor Relations Assistant
"The Orion team did an amazing job! Helped me get prepared and the rest is history! There is no other competition, hands down. Thank you for all of your help and professionalism." - Gary Roach, Sr. Manager, Field Operations
National Distinguished Candidate Conference - June 5-6 in San Diego, CA and June 26-27 in Chicago, IL
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? We are looking for top performing Military Officer with the following criteria:
- 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 Evaluations.
Additionally, you should be available to start working within the next four months and be geographically flexible.
Orion's National Distinguished Candidate Conferences will be held in San Diego, CA on June 5-6 and on June 26-27 in Chicago, IL. 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.
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 an upcoming Orion DCC hiring conference.
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!
Northeast
Philadelphia, PA May 1-2 (Distinguished Candidate Conference)
Washington, DC June 11-12
West
Seattle, WA May 4-5
Portland, OR May 7-8
Seattle, WA June 22-23
Southeast
Jacksonville, FL May 8-9
Charlotte, NC May 22-23
Atlanta, GA June 12-13
South Central
Dallas, TX May 11-12
Houston, TX June 11-12
Dallas, TX June 25-26
Midwest
Cincinnati, OH May 18-19
Chicago, IL June 26-27 (Distinguished Candidate Conference)
Join the Orion Team
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.
Interview Now
The 1st step in the interview process for our Account Executive role is to complete a brief on demand interview. Click on the link and you will be able to introduce yourself and express your interest in joining the Orion Team by answering 2 brief video questions and indicate which offices you are open to and when you are available to start work.
Learn more about the role from Trent Cleveland, an Account Executive in our Raleigh Office
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.
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Did you know that Orion candidates have earned $10,700 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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