The Hunter for Military Officers - September 2017

Friday, September 1, 2017

What the "Forever GI Bill" Means for Veterans and Current Service Members

A couple weeks ago, From the Battlefield covered the new GI Bill as it passed through Congress and was awaiting the President. Last week, President Trump put pen to paper making the Forever GI Bill official. Formally known as the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, the new bill makes many changes.

Although the new bill decreases the housing allowance, there are several areas of expansion. Included in these are removing the 15-year time limit, expanding eligibility for Yellow Ribbon programs, the introduction of a scholarship for veterans seeking a STEM degree, and changing the way the VA calculates eligibility using time in service.

”Our student veterans are some of the very best of this country,” said Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tenn., chair of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, in a statement, “and I’m proud we can support them with this new law.”

The “Forever GI Bill” will affect veterans differently, based on when they were discharged. According to Military.com, veterans discharged before January 1, 2013, will see no changes, still have 15 years to use the GI Bill and their housing allowance will remain unchanged. If discharged after January 1, 2013, veterans now have forever to use their GI Bill benefits. Their housing allowance will also remain at the higher rate.

Service members currently serving on active duty that have not yet used the GI Bill and who will be discharged on or after January 1, 2018, have forever to use their GI Bill, but their housing allowance will be at the lower rate, unless they start using the GI Bill before the end of 2017.

Click here to read an article from Army Times that goes into depth on all the changes in the bill.

VIDEO - Unboxing an Offer Letter

Check out our unboxing video to find out what it's like to receive an offer letter from a great company like PPL Electric Utilities!

Podcast Series for Job Seekers

Have you tuned in to From the Battlefield to the Boardroom, our series of podcasts dedicated to supporting military job seekers? We have a variety of episodes covering everything from the civilian transition process to valuable insights and guidance from other Veterans and business leaders.

Visit us online to listen to all the episodes! And, if you have any questions about a specific show or recommendations for future topics, please send us an email at podcast@oriontalent.com. Happy listening!

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 located a tremendous opportunity for me. I landed a Program Management position in a challenging industry. My family and I are very pleased with the job and location! Thanks Orion!" - Reid Denson, Program Manager

"My submarine warfare training and experience was deeply rooted in root cause analysis and problem solving. This provided a good crossover to my new position.

Orion arranged my first phone interview with my current company followed by a second in person nterview with the hiring managers. Following my second interview, I was invited to an on-site visit with three different personnel at the Distribution Center and received my offer letter shortly after.

Thank you Orion for working with me and considering my geographic location and needs. " - Phillip Messner, Quality Distribution Engineer

"The career Orion helped me find was a perfect fit - everything I wanted in a job, and I couldn't be happier. My recruiter asked questions, listened to my answers, and took that information to help me transition to an amazing company in the location I wanted. I had my initial interview with the hiring manager at an Orion Hiring Conference. After that, I flew to an onsite interview before receiving an offer. Orion really took all of my wants and needs into consideration without forcing me into anything. Thank you Orion!" - Isabella Noonan, Technical Program Manager

National Distinguished Candidate Conference - October 2-3 in Atlanta, GA and October 16-17 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? We are looking for top performing Military Officers 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 Talent's National Distinguished Candidate Conferences will be held on October 2-3 in Atlanta, GA and on October 16-17 in San Diego, CA. 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 Talent 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!

West

Seattle, WA September 14-15

San Diego, CA October 16-17 (Distinguished Candidate Conference) 

South Central

Dallas, TX September 18-19

Dallas, TX October 22-23

Northeast

Norfolk, VA September 24-25

Parsippany, NJ October 8-9

Washington, DC October 15-16

Midwest

Chicago, IL - October 1-2

Southeast

Atlanta, GA October 2-3 (Distinguished Candidate Conference) 

Join the Orion Team

Account Executive Careers with Orion 

Orion Talent 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 Cary, NC office.

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.

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 $31,600 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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