The Hunter for Military Officers - October 2017

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Hiring Conference Spotlight: Virginia Beach with Orion's Andy Pero

Interviewing at an Orion Hiring Conference is your best chance to interview with several companies in the span of a few days, complete with intensive interview preparation and education on the companies and available positions. Most of our job seekers find their civilian career with companies they have interviewed with at Hiring Conferences.

Watch this brief video featuring Andy Pero, a Partner here at Orion Talent, to learn more. Enjoy!

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. 

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

Midwest

Chicago, IL - October 1-2

Southeast

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

Raleigh, NC November 6-7

Northeast

Parsippany, NJ October 8-9

Washington, DC October 15-16

Providence, RI November 5-6

Washington, DC November 5-6

Norfolk, VA November 12-13

West

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

Seattle, WA November 9-10

South Central

Dallas, TX October 22-23 

4 Tips for Working with a Military Recruiting Firm

Making the transition from military to civilian life is an exciting time in the life of a veteran. Location, career, and compensation are among the many things that will be changing. This opportunity to start a new chapter also presents many challenges, perhaps the most overwhelming of which is finding and securing a satisfying civilian job. As you begin to plan for your civilian career search and military transition, it is critical that you make your career search a priority. With this in mind, we’ve assembled four important tips to keep in mind:

  1. As you begin to plan for your civilian career search and military transition, it is critical that you make your career search a priority.
  2. Set aside time to attend scheduled interviewing workshops, as well as one-on-one interviews by phone or during base visits. Orion will always let you know in advance when we will be at your base.
  3. Keep your file current at all times. Be proactive and provide updates to your transition plan (timeline, preferences, etc.) or any changes to your resume. Ensure that all pertinent phone numbers (work, home and cell) are current.
  4. Make yourself accessible. As you approach your transition time, opportunities may come open with little notice. It is important for your recruiter to be able to contact you quickly.

Please feel free to call your Orion Candidate Recruiter with any questions or concerns. We look forward to helping you find your next career!

How to Ace Your Virtual Interview

Getting ready for an Orion virtual interview through HireVue? Virtual interviews are an effective and efficient way to interview without needing to travel. And as more and more companies turn toward this technology, it's important to become comfortable in front of the camera.

Click here to watch a video on how to properly set up your technology, so that you can easily and successfully complete a virtual interview. You will also find some additional tips for conducting great virtual interviews on any platform you are using.

Good luck!

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!

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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

"My recruiter met with me for interview prep, Orion helped with the prep session at the hiring conference, encouraged me to talk with the company representative, gave me tips with the on-site interview, proofread my "Thank you" emails, and calmed me down while my current employer made their decision. The whole Orion team is very friendly and focused on more one-on-one time with the candidates." - Edwin Gillette Runner III, Manufacturing Engineer

"Orion delivered connections to large established companies with the type of relationships that gave my resume initial credibility. It is because of the team at Orion that my job search was so quick, my transition went more easily than I could have wished for." - Nathan Scrivo, Market Development Manager

"Orion meet all of my needs in my career search. It was a smooth, easy and clear cut process. Thanks Orion!" - Phillip Severson, Service Account Engineer/Client Service Manager

National Distinguished Candidate Conference - 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 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.

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.

 

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 $38,800 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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