The Hunter - April 2020

In this Issue

Veteran Spotlight: Trent Freeman

Differences in Military Headhunters and Military Recruiters

Careers for Navy Electricians

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

Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion

Video Series: Minute with Mike

According to Your Peers

Career Success with Orion

Podcast Series for Job Seekers

Upcoming Hiring Conferences

Join the Orion Team

Career Transition Planning and Base Visits

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

Companies Recently Hiring

Connect with Orion Online

Veteran Spotlight: Trent Freeman

We’re proud to profile Trent Freeman, a former US Navy Flight Officer who is now in a Leadership Development Program with Exact Sciences, a biotechnology company focused on colon cancer screening research and development. With his separation from the Navy on the horizon, Trent proactively started looking for jobs a few months out from his terminal leave date, and reached out to Orion for assistance.

After requesting more information about an upcoming Philadelphia Distinguished Candidate Conference, Trent was put into contact with a Recruiter. “My Recruiter was extremely supportive throughout the entire process and mindful of my goals and desires,” Trent stated. “I explained to him that I didn’t really want to end up in the Northeast, but wanted to come to the conference anyway to see what opportunities were out there, and that, for the right opportunity, my wife and I would consider relocating. He completely understood and encouraged me to come to the conference. Lo and behold, I found my new career at that conference.”

At the conference, Trent interviewed with Exact Sciences, where he was offered an on-site interview and ultimately a job offer as a Professional Medical Representative in their Veterans Sales Development Program.

Trent credits his experience in the military as a Naval Officer beneficial in his new role. “The Navy conditioned me to operate at a high-level in complex, fast-paced and dynamic environments,” he stated. “The methods, thought-processes, approaches, and tenacity required (in the military), I believe, are directly translatable and will help me be successful in this field.”

Trent also reminded transitioning military members and veterans that the intangible soft skills that are acquired in the military allow for success in virtually any industry. “I think that is evidenced by the numerous veterans succeeding across industries in the United States today,” he remarked.

Lastly, Trent urged anyone considering Orion Talent to give it a chance. “There is nothing to lose. You will have the opportunity to interview for jobs that you never knew existed and jobs that you didn’t know you might be qualified for,” he said. “I would have never learned about the career opportunity I have now with Exact Sciences had it not been for Orion, and it was exactly what I was looking for.”

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

Differences in Military Headhunters and Military Recruiters

If you need help finding a job after the military, one the best tools for a successful job search is working with a headhunter or recruiter. While headhunters and recruiters may seem synonymous, there exist many differences between the two career fields, which not only vary in their approach to a candidate's job search, but can also be the difference between a successful career search and a struggling one.

Read on to learn the difference between headhunters and recruiters, and how a military recruiter at Orion Talent can help you find a job and make your military to civilian job transition a smooth process.

Headhunters work in a variety of industries, and are most common in the corporate, sales, and engineering fields. While they can work in headhunter firms, many headhunters work alone. Headhunters traditionally work with a “passive” candidate, or a candidate that may not be seeking new employment. A headhunter finds potential candidates by targeting industries that are similar to their client's, calling employees that are in that particular career field or position.

Typically a headhunter works with candidates that may or may not be seeking employment.  They are less interested in a candidate's employment status, and more interested in if they are a good fit for the position their client is trying to fill.

As a result, a headhunter engages the potential candidate to see if they would be open to a career move, and attempts to sell them on why they should consider a change (most specifically, to their client). Headhunters are only involved in the initial finding stage of the hiring process, and do not have a presence in any additional part of employment.

Recruiters are similar to headhunters in that they work to understand what motivates a candidate, but they do not recruit candidates out of a targeted industry - in the case of the recruiters at Orion Talent, the military. Recruiters provide advice and guidance to help those finding a job to be able to begin a career, and are usually involved in more than just the initial contact of the hiring process.

For those looking for a job after the military, the biggest difference between working with a recruiter at Orion Talent versus a military headhunter specializing in veteran recruiting is that Orion specializes in military transition, most specifically jobs for Military Officers, Technicians, and Non-commissioned Officers.

"Since we (the recruiters) are veterans ourselves, we can give clear direction on what the transition is like, why the company may be a good fit, and sound steps along the way," states Mike Wood, Senior Recruiter and Training Lead at Orion Talent.

The military recruiters at Orion Talent are a great tool for veterans and those transitioning from the military. They can offer guidance through a very stressful and difficult process, provide recommendations on career fields that may be overlooked, and offer resume and interview preparation services. "Recruiters can translate your skills to an employer," adds Wood.

If you are ready to begin your career search, register to start working with a military recruiter at Orion today.

Careers for Navy Electricians

Over the last 29 years, Orion has matched over 45,000 Veterans with rewarding careers, including more than 2,500 Navy Electricians, and we are particularly proud of the high caliber opportunities we have available for our nation’s Enlisted Navy personnel. 

Whether you have two years or two weeks before you leave active military service, there are many steps you can take prior to your separation date that will position you for success as you transition into the civilian workforce. We invite you to use our career resources and tips for Navy Electricians to help navigate the change. No matter where you are in the transition and who you need to consider, we have resources that can help you plan and manage the changes ahead. 

At Orion we know that the technical knowledge and intangible skills you gained in the military have employers competing for your expertise. With high salaries and strong opportunities throughout all parts of the U.S., now is the time for you to work with Orion to lead you into a position that will be the best match with your background, preferences and skill set.

Here are just a few recent careers Navy Electricians have found through Orion:

Listen to our podcast with Adam, a Navy Electrician who found a rewarding career as a Maintenance Manager. In the episode, Adam discusses his full circle journey of being a military job seeker and attending an Orion Hiring Conference, to now attending conferences as a Hiring Manager.

Be sure to check out the testimonials from your fellow Seamen who have found success utilizing Orion during their post-military career search. Ready to start a new career? Visit us online to learn more about Free Career Services for Navy Electricians.

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

   

Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion

Video Series: Minute with Mike

Check out our weekly video series, Minute with Mike! Every Wednesday, Recruiting Manager Mike Wood offers a brief review of the current job opportunities nationwide, along with advice for your job search. Watch the video below, 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:

114. Navy Nuke Finds Success in the Data Center Industry

113. Financially Preparing for Your Transition, Ft. Ryan Guina (The Military Wallet)

112. Beyond the Uniform's Justin Nassiri: Part 2

111. Beyond the Uniform's Justin Nassiri: Part 1

110. JDog Franchise Owners Share Valuable Insight for Prospective Franchisees

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 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!

LET US ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS!  »

           

Upcoming Hiring Conferences

Northeast

Please contact Chris Dove, 757-998-8516, for more information. 

Officers please contact Ben DiTota, 757-998-8544, for more information; Enlisted candidates please contact Nick Lund, 757-998-8535, for more information. 

Midwest

Please contact Dan Young, 513-644-3355, for more information. 

South Central

Please contact Doug Bell, 737-209-3361, for more information. 

Southeast

Please contact Mike Block, 984-208-3981, for more information. 

Please contact Mike Wood, 984-208-3986, for more information. 

Western

Please contact Jay Koranda, 858-267-4233, for more information.

Please contact Jay Koranda, 858-267-4233, 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 Raleigh, 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. 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. 

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 Isabel Jessee.   

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.

Southeast

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

MCAS Cherry Point - April 10

South Central

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

Fort Hood - March 19
Fort Bliss (Virtual) - March 25
Fort Carson & Peterson AFB (Virtual) - April 16

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

Did you know that Orion candidates earned $22,500 in referral bonuses in the first three quarters of 2019?

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!

Companies Recently Hiring

Connect with Orion Online

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