The Hunter - June 2019

This week, we’re proud to profile Danny Peters, a former US Navy Officer who is now a Field Engineer with Hensel Phelps. Danny worked with Orion in August 2018 to help find his post-military career.

“Transitioning was a roller coaster. I used LinkedIn to reach out to my network, went to a career fair and an Orion Distinguished Candidate Conference, and sent in my resume to more companies than I ever dreamed I would have to reach out to,” Danny recalled. “During the months leading up to my departure date the hard work I had put in finally paid off. I ended up having multiple offers, which gave me the advantage of being able to negotiate and truly think about what would be the best fit for me and my career, as well as my family,” he said.

Orion helped Danny find a great opportunity as a Field Engineer with Hensel Phelps, and he has found his career to be very rewarding. “Hensel Phelps places a great emphasis on its people. They have career paths built into their structure, so as long as you put in the effort and apply yourself, you will promote,” Danny stated. “Hensel Phelps likes to take the military folks they hire and put them on a fast track to move up earlier, so they can tap into our leadership experience once we learn the ins and outs of the construction industry.”

According to Danny, the leadership experience he acquired in the military prepared him for his new career. “A civilian employee may have a better technical understanding of the industry, but they do not know how to delegate to a team and motivate others to solve the problem,” Danny explained.

In addition to leadership skills, the military also prepared him to be able to adapt and be a self-starter. “Starting a new career in a new industry was similar to arriving at a new command in a new billet. Each of my Navy tours was vastly different than the last, as most military career paths are set up, but each time I was able to quickly learn the mission, where I fit in, and how I could add value,” Danny said. “Joining the civilian world was no different. We (Veterans) have all been trained in how to overcome obstacles.”

Danny advised fellow veterans to not be discouraged, network, and prepare yourself for the transition ahead. “The civilian world works very differently than the military world. Do your homework and talk to as many people as you can to learn any tips on separating from the military,” he advised. “The more information you have from people who successfully transitioned out is worth its weight in gold. The process is hard and daunting at times, but it is worth it.”

If you are transitioning soon and looking for a civilian career, join Danny and the thousands of others like him who have found rewarding careers through Orion Talent. Begin your career search with Orion and register today.

Nationwide Franchise Opportunities with RedLine Athletics

RedLine Athletics is a Youth Athletic Training Center that aims to help young athletes excel in their sport. The company began franchising its operations in 2013, led by John Leonesio, Founder of Massage Envy, The Joint Chiropractic, and many other successful franchises.The company is looking to expand its business into new territories and is seeking motivated military veterans to join its team as franchise owners.

Harry Sisson, Army veteran and owner of multiple RedLine franchise licenses, recently joined Orion’s From the Battlefield to the Boardroom podcast to discuss his background and the franchise opportunity with RedLine Athletics.

Listen to the interview:

Harry, a Project Manager with an Engineering and Architecture Services firm, recently purchased 13 licenses to open RedLine Athletics franchises in Tennessee. Harry’s interest in RedLine Athletics was personal before it turned into a business opportunity. “My son started playing sports later in his childhood and I found that a lot of the other kids on the team had been playing together for 3-4 years and had developed the fundamentals and athleticism, and he was behind the power curve,” explained Harry.

After hearing a radio commercial for RedLine Athletics, Harry contacted the company to hear more about the franchise opportunity. “One option was to purchase a single training facility and operate it here in Knoxville. Or, I could purchase a region and develop it by selling franchise licenses to other entrepreneurs who wanted to be business owners,” said Harry. “I chose the Regional Development route and purchased 13 licenses - which I currently have and they are available to other entrepreneurs - and i’m in the process of opening my own training center in Knoxville,” he explained.

The RedLine Athletics business model is designed to support franchise owners from start to finish, providing guidance in the areas of construction and equipment, training, marketing, and more. “They provide a checklist that tells you everything you need to know about the franchise, all the way through grand opening. There’s also support from me as a Regional Developer, and from Corporate to help with the operation of your training center,” explains Harry.

As an Army veteran himself, Harry is looking for other veterans to join the RedLine franchising team. “I can’t think of anyone better suited than service members. They’re driven, success oriented, logical, smart, they’re used to planning, executing, and training other service members. It seems like a perfect fit to me,” he explained.

The company is seeking franchise owners in many states including Colorado, Arizona, Southern California, Virginia, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Ohio, Oregon, Missouri, and Michigan. Along with being on the SBA approved list of franchises, there are other financing options available. “We currently have about 25 open training centers and another 31 that we should have on board by the end of this year. We’re growing really fast,” Harry said.

If you would like to learn more about becoming a RedLine Athletics franchise owner, please contact Harry at hsisson@redlineathletics.com.

Introducing New Orion Job Search Alerts

We are pleased to announce a new feature to help make your job search easier - Orion job search alerts! Our job search alerts are designed to help you refine our current openings to positions that are a match with your background, skills, and preferences. With over 1,300 active jobs in our database and new ones posted every day, our new job search alert feature ensures that no career opportunity is overlooked.

To set up a job search alert, log in to your account and click on Manage Job Alerts, then Create a new Job Alert. If you do not have a job seeker account, you can create one here.

From there, fill out the fields with your Alert Name (i.e. “Field Service Engineer / CA”) and as little or as much information as you’d like to refine your search results: Alert Frequency (As it Happens - as new jobs are posted, Send New Results Daily, and Send New Results Weekly), Keyword (job description of what you are looking for, i.e. “Engineer”), Date Posted (filters jobs from within the last 90 days to the last 7 days), and State.

Once an Orion job alert is created, you will start to receive emails to your inbox with new opportunities that match your search, based on the frequency specified. You can edit and turn off alerts at any time by selecting “Off - Do Not Send” in the Alert Frequency field.

Make sure you allow emails from jobalert@oriontalent.com to be received in your inbox with your email provider. You can view the job description and apply from the link directly in your email.

Orion job alerts help streamline your job search, allowing you to gain access to jobs that you are interested in faster and more efficiently, ultimately leading to an interview. Set up your first job alert today!

Military Officers Connect with Civilian Careers at Orion’s Distinguished Candidate Conferences

Orion Talent is gearing up for another exciting season of Distinguished Candidate Conferences. With DCCs scheduled in May and June all across the country, there will be Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Leadership Development, and Operations Management positions available nationwide.

Distinguished candidates include graduates of Military Service Academies or Top Universities, those with an advanced education, and those that have consistently ranked above their peers in Officer Evaluations.

Our DCCs offer a unique format, designed to maximize our candidates’ chances of receiving a job offer, consisting of interview preparation, briefings by the interviewing companies, and a President's Reception to network with hiring managers and other candidates, culminating in interviews the next day.

You can view a complete guide to our DCCs in this video featuring Orion Regional Recruiting Manager Mike Wood:

The feedback from candidates attending our DCCs is consistent every year, with veterans saying it is by far the best way to find their next career.

In 2018, nearly 130 Military Officers found their civilian careers through our Distinguished Candidate Conference, with companies including Corning, Honeywell, Ingersoll Rand, Siemens, and many others. See below for our upcoming DCC schedule:

June 3 - 4, 2019 - San Diego, CA Request an Application
June 10 - 11, 2019 - Parsippany, NJ Request an Application

August 5 - 6, 2019 - Cincinnati, OH Request an Application

Orion only holds a few DCCs each year, so opportunities to attend are limited. If you would like to be considered for one of these special hiring events, please contact us via the links above.

Virtually Interview for your Next Career through Orion Talent

An Orion virtual interview is your chance to interview with hiring managers for positions across the U.S. that are a match with your background, skills, and preferences. All you need is a good internet connection and smartphone or web camera to interview for your next career from anywhere in the country without the need to travel.

Orion virtual interviews are an effective and efficient way to find your next career. And as more and more companies turn toward this technology, it's important to become comfortable in front of the camera.

Here are just a few of Orion's top clients who virtually interview military talent:

Lam Research
Unilever
Schwan's
Siemens
Stryker
Lutron

Orion's next Virtual Hiring Event will be held on June 19-21 for careers in the Southeast and South Central U.S. for Navy Nuclear and Top-Tier Military Technicians. Learn more and apply to be considered.

Listen to our podcast to hear an Orion Account Executive discuss keys to acing your virtual interview:

Keep Your Resume Up to Date in our Database

If you haven't already, be sure to upload your updated resume in our database. Our search engine will pull key information from your resume that recruiters are searching for current job opportunities. By keeping an updated resume on file in our database, you will increase the chance of us making a great match as new career opportunities are presented.

You can upload your resume by logging in to your account and selecting "My Resume," entering in your information, and uploading your document. Forgot your password? Click on the forgot password link and enter your email address.

You can register on our site here. Creating an account gives you access to apply for jobs in which you are interested, and allows our recruiters to identify you as a potential match for positions they are are seeking to fill.

Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion

New Video Series: Minute with Mike

We are pleased to introduce a new weekly video series, Minute with Mike! Every Tuesday, Recruiting Manager Mike Wood offers a brief review of the current job opportunities nationwide. Watch the video below to see this week's, and keep an eye out on social media for the weekly editions!

According to Your Peers

Career Success with Orion

Podcast Series for Job Seekers

Have you tuned in to From the Battlefield to the Boardroom, our podcast series 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.

We've recently added new podcasts, including:

83. 4 Strategies for Organizing Your Job Search

82. Franchise Opportunities with JDog

81. 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Networking

80. Ghosting: What to do When it Happens to You

79. Rewarding Careers for Veterans with HSB

If you are ready to enter the interview process, listen to these episodes!

Visit us online to listen to all the episodes, and explore our new podcast categories on each stage of the transition process. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast platform or RSS feed, to automatically receive new episodes as they are released.

We'd love to feature your questions in our upcoming episodes. If you have any questions you'd like to hear us answer, click below to email us!

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.

Northeast

Norfolk, VA (Data Center industry specific) June 9 - 10 - Officers please contact Chris Hurst, 757-998-8524, for more information; Enlisted candidates please contact Annette Stephens, 757-998-8520, for more information.

Parisppany, NJ (Distinguished Candidate Conference) June 10 - 11 - Contact Chris Hurst, 757-998-8524, for more information.

South Central

Houston, TX June 2 - 3 - Officers please contact Bob Berkholz, 737-209-3362, for more information; Enlisted candidates please contact Doug Bell, 737-209-3361, for more information.

Midwest

Detroit, MI June 9 - 10 - Contact Dan Young, 513-644-3355, for more information.

Southeast

Atlanta, GA June 2 - 3 - Contact Kristin Zimmerman, 984-208-3987, for more information.

Western

San Diego, CA (Military Technicians) June 2 - 3 - Contact Jay Koranda, 858-267-4233, for more information.

San Diego, CA (Distinguished Candidate Conference) June 3 - 4 - Contact Jay Koranda, 858-267-4233, for more information.

Seattle, WA June 27 - 28 - Contact Jay Koranda, 858-267-4233, for more information.

Virtual Hiring Event

Southeast and South Central U.S. (Navy Nuclear & Top-Tier Military Technicians) June 19 - 21 - Contact Rick Hinkson, 757-998-8541, for more information.

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 Austin, TX; San Diego, CA; Virginia Beach, VA; and Cincinnati, OH 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. Average total first year income for Account Executives is $80K+, with a goal of $100K+ in your second year and beyond.

To qualify, you should have military experience, a Bachelors degree, and 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.

Visit our Account Executive Careers with Orion Talent page to learn more about working at Orion, including a video, podcast, and webinar on our Account Executive positions.

Watch the video below from Dave Lehmkuhl, our Raleigh Regional Sales Manager, for more info about this position:

Once you are ready to apply, the next step is to complete an online sales assessment.

If you're looking for a quick way to introduce yourself, please send an email that includes your resume to our Senior Vice President of Operations, Brian Henry.

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! Please send an email to the Regional Recruiter listed for the base visit in which you are interested.

South Central

For all base visits in the South Central U.S., contact Bob Berkholz for more information.

Fort Hood - June 18
Fort Hood - June 26
Fort Carson - July 24
Fort Hood - July 31

Southeast

For all base visits in the Southeast, contact Mike Wood for more information.

MCAS New River - June 5
MCAS Beaufort - June 7
Kings Bay - June 13
JB Charleston - June 20
MCAS Cherry Point - June 21
Kings Bay - July 11
MCAS Beaufort - July 13
MCAS New River - July 25
JB Charleston - July 25

Midwest

For all base visits in the Midwest, contact Dan Young for more information.

Fort Campbell - June 5-6
Great Lakes GPS - June 20

Northeast

For all base visits in the Northeast, contact Mike Wooster for more information.

NS Norfolk - June 14
NS Norfolk - July 19
NB New London - June 28

West

For all base visits in the West, contact Jay Koranda for more information.

Whidbey Island - June 18

Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion

Did you know that Orion candidates earned $34,000 in referral bonuses in 2018?

For every job seeker you refer to us who is subsequently hired through Orion, you'll receive a $100 gift card to a retailer of your choice after they reach 90 days on the new job!

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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