The Hunter - January 2022

In This Issue

Transition Advice from Orion Alumni

Veterans at Goodyear: Wake-Up and Do It a Little Better than Yesterday

Meet Orion’s SkillBridge Interns - Tyler Werch

Job Alerts for Diversity Jobs

VA Refinance Loan FAQ with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage

Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion

According to Your Peers

Career Success with Orion

Podcast Series for Job Seekers

Join the Orion Team

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

Companies Recently Hiring

Connect with Orion Online

Transition Advice from Orion Alumni

Did you know that we offer a library of Orion Talent alumni that tell their own story and offer advice for the military to civilian transition process?

Our Orion Talent alumni are military professionals that have successfully transitioned into civilian careers and are willing to share their experiences.

Read about Robert Sickmiller, a US Navy Nuclear Machinist’s Mate who is now a Facility Manager at Bridgestone, or Monique Johnson, a US Air Force Logistics Readiness Officer who is now a Sourcing Program Lead for GE Aviation.

While each person’s transition story is different, there is one thing they all have in common - they found success in a civilian career by using Orion Talent.

It is our hope that these stories from fellow veterans will offer you guidance, advice, and support as you navigate the transition process.

If you are ready to start the transition process, visit our military and transition resources page for tips on resumes, interviews, and more, or register on our site to get started with a Recruiter.

Veterans at Goodyear: Wake-Up and Do It a Little Better than Yesterday

By: Alison Maruca

It’s clear when speaking with Carrie Nelson that she loves her job. As a manager, her mantra for her team members at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is: “wake-up and do it a little better than we did it yesterday.” An Army veteran who started a career in logistics, she’s now combining her military service with an industry and an employer who truly allows her to thrive.

When Carrie Nelson left college to join the Army, it was a natural fit. “Choosing to serve was an easy decision,” she says. Just as choosing to serve was an easy choice, selecting to be a unit supply specialist and working in the operations field was also an easy choice. “Operations called to me,” she says. “I loved being a part of a unit that was complex and allowed me to see the big picture.”

Nelson’s service in the Army ultimately inspired her to earn her MBA in supply chain management and helped her land a position with Goodyear. “I loved operations in the Army and it translated so well to what I eventually decided I wanted to do as a civilian,” she says. “It led me to earn my MBA and was a great foot in the door at Goodyear.”

At Goodyear, Nelson serves as a Team Operations Manager for Consumer Replacement Wholesale Distribution. Day-to-day, she works with team members, leading when necessary, to distribute Goodyear, Dunlop and Kelly Tire brands to various customer channels. As a manager, she relies heavily on her Army experience, citing flexibility, communication, and being detail oriented as critical skills she uses throughout the day. Goodyear places a great deal of importance on these skills and  others that are unique to the veteran community. “Goodyear values the skills and behaviors that are a fundamental part of military culture,” she says. “They are always actively seeking to hire veterans because of the benefits they bring to the workplace. My military service was a topic of conversation in my hiring process and I’m often brought into conversations and events at the company due to my military experience,” she says.

Nelson touts the veteran employee resource group at the company called the Goodyear Veterans Association. The members of the group include veterans, family members, and supporters who work to increase veteran hires and drive a sense of community among the veteran population. 

The association functions as a leadership, philanthropic and social enabling group. Looking at the next generation of service members who are transitioning to civilian life, Nelson encourages them to “be proud!” Think about what you’ve done, she says, and how that can be parlayed into the civilian world. “I loved supply chain logistics, so it was a natural fit for me to use my military experience as leverage to achieve the civilian career I wanted.” Goodyear is a great fit that allows me to lean heavily on my military service while doing a job I absolutely love at a high level, she says.

Meet Orion’s SkillBridge Interns - Tyler Werch

Orion Talent is a proud participant of SkillBridge, a DoD program in which companies offer internships during a service member's last 180 days of Service. During this time, the service member trains and learns from an industry partner while still receiving military compensation and benefits.

You may be eligible to participate in SkillBridge if you have 180 days of service or fewer remaining prior to your date of separation and you have at least 180 continuous days of active service.* A SkillBridge opportunity is an excellent opportunity to enhance your marketability and post-separation career prospects.

This week, we’re highlighting Tyler Werch’s SkillBridge experience here at Orion Talent as an Account Executive in our San Diego, CA office. Tyler is currently a Surface Warfare Officer in the Navy, and decided to apply for a SkillBridge internship to help start his transition earlier and to give him an edge in the current job market.

Tyler applied specifically to Orion Talent due to his Captain’s recommendation. “My Captain told me they [Orion Talent] help veterans out, and everyone he knew that went through them had great success,” Tyler explained.

As an Account Executive SkillBridge intern at Orion Talent, Tyler is responsible for identifying and working closely with America’s leading companies, assisting them in finding the value of hiring military veterans. 

The qualities and skills that Tyler has acquired in the military have served him well in his internship. “Communication and learning are the most important for me,” Tyler said. “The ability to adapt to new challenges always helps you in a new environment, and being able to communicate is always important, especially in sales, when you need to build trust or see what value someone is looking for.”

For Tyler, the most rewarding part of his Orion Talent SkillBridge internship has been directly helping veterans like himself. “I can help veterans get a better opportunity they would not have previously had,” he stated.

Tyler’s SkillBridge internship has been a major success, and Orion is proud to have had him join the team as a full-time Account Executive in late November.

We are currently offering the following in-person internships, with potential for employment:

Job Alerts for Diversity Jobs

The Orion Talent Diversity Job Board offers more than 30,000 career opportunities for diverse job seekers in a wide range of industries. Subscribe to alerts tailored to your interests with employers that foster a workplace of diversity and inclusion!

A diversity job board lists career opportunities from companies seeking to hire from underrepresented groups. The goal of these job boards is to equitably foster the recruitment and placement of diverse talent.

What qualifies someone as a diverse candidate?

Diversity candidates can include minorities, women, people with disabilities, individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, and members of other underrepresented groups. In a broader sense, many companies consider a diverse candidate to be someone who brings a unique perspective to the workplace.

Do employers have to hire minorities?

Although they are not required to seek out diverse employees, almost every private company is required to be an equal opportunity employer. This means they are not allowed to discriminate against minorities in their hiring, firing, or workplace policies.

Why do companies hire for diversity?

Companies that hire diverse candidates gain a wide range of perspectives that create a more creative, empowered company environment. Through the creation of better employee experiences, they become more competitive and innovative.

We are proud to work with industry-leading partners like Hertz, Expedia Group, CVS Health, Campbell's who are seeking to offer exciting careers to diverse talent.

Register for Diversity Job Alerts to have jobs delivered to your inbox!

VA Refinance Loan FAQ with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage

Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion

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 podcasts, including:

153. 5 Ways to Demonstrate Your Value During Your Job Search

152. What You Need to Know About a Career in Sales

151. Proven Tips for Landing Your Dream Job

150. Army Veteran Climbs the Ranks in the Restaurant Industry

149. Reducing the Stress of Relocation from the First Relocation to the Last

If you are ready to enter the interview process, visit our Interview Essentials page to sharpen your interview skills!

Visit us online to listen to all the episodes, and explore our 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!

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Join the Orion Team

Orion Talent is a customer-centric company focused on helping people discover meaningful careers and businesses grow by finding, delivering, and engaging the best talent around the world. As we continue to experience growth, we are seeking outstanding men and women to join our team. We are looking for individuals that are highly motivated, driven, energetic, and have a passion for helping industry-experienced candidates and veterans find the right career.

We are veterans, professionals, mothers, fathers, men, and women, all focused on one mission: To help people discover meaningful careers and businesses grow by finding, delivering, and engaging outstanding talent around the world.Orion offers its employees competitive salaries, and benefits including paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, health savings account (HSA), and 401(k) retirement plan.

Positions with Orion Talent

Below is a list of position descriptions for which we most frequently recruit. Be sure to check out each position's page to see if we are currently recruiting for that role and apply if interested. Alternatively, you can view a list of all of our current openings here.

Internship

Orion Talent is a proud participant of SkillBridge, a DoD program in which companies offer internships during a service member's last 180 days of Service. Learn more about Orion Talent internships.

Director, Professional Search - Cincinnati, OH

As the Director, Professional Search, you'll identify, grow, and retain accounts in your specific vertical, including Construction, Finance/Accounting, Medical, Technology, or IT, driving high customer satisfaction, revenue growth, and year over year improvement. The Professional Search team will work with established account managers within our Search Division to gain knowledge of and access to Orion Talent accounts that include over 15,000 clients and a 50,000+ alumni network. You will also leverage prior contacts and industry knowledge to discover new opportunities and grow revenue. Learn more about this position and apply here.

Military Account Executives - San Diego, CA; Raleigh, NC; Virginia Beach, VA

As an Account Executive on our Military Talent Solutions team, you'll be a sales leader responsible for growing and developing new business for Orion Talent. You'll serve as a custom solutions developer for top US corporations, uncovering new companies interested in leveraging our resources for military hiring. You'll work autonomously to develop and improve your regional territory, with the backing of your regional leadership, corporate staff, and 30 years of collective company experience. Learn more about this position and apply here.

RPO Marketing Coordinator - Raleigh, NC

Orion’s Marketing Team is a strong and cohesive team that leads all marketing functions for the company across its five service lines. The team is led by Orion’s Vice President of Marketing who has been with Orion for over 15 years. Within the larger Marketing team, you will be a member of a smaller 4-person team focused on RPO, and you will report to our Programs Marketing Manager. Additionally, you will work closely with our National Sales Team and RPO leadership team. Learn more about this position and apply here.

RPO Recruiter - Remote; Austin, TX; Honolulu, HI

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

Did you know that Orion candidates earned $8,000 in referral bonuses through the second quarter of 2021?

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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