The Hunter - August 2021
Sunday, August 1, 2021
In This Issue
Orion Careers for Military Spouses
Veteran Spotlight: Luis Olivieri-Torres
A Complete Guide to Virtual Interviewing
VA Refinance Loan FAQ with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion
Podcast Series for Job Seekers
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Orion Careers for Military Spouses
Orion Talent has partnered with MilSpo Academy to offer scholarships to military spouses who are passionate about a career in Business Development or Recruiting, resulting in a career with Orion Talent upon graduation.
MilSpo Academy is a program designed to help military spouses find meaningful careers. The program allows military spouses to learn at your own pace, within your own time and schedule. They offer one-on-one sessions with a certified coach and a student success manager dedicated to helping you succeed. The Academy has an experienced faculty of certified coaches to help you in your learning path. All of the courses end with you taking Industry Leading Certifications, five weeks of dedicated job assistance, and lifetime access to their Career Development Center.
MilSpo Academy has done its research ensuring that the career paths they train for are in high-demand, in high-growth industries, offer great starting pay, and are portable/remote. MilSpo Academy proudly offers industry-certified training programs in Business Development and Recruiting that will help jumpstart your career with Orion Talent.
Orion Talent’s Business Development and Recruiting opportunities are a great fit for military spouses who are highly motivated, driven, energetic, and have a passion for helping others find the right career.
If chosen, you’ll be offered a full or partial scholarship to join MilSpo Academy, where you’ll get personalized training for your career with Orion Talent after graduation.
Our next round of sponsored spouses will be chosen by August 18, 2021, with a start date of August 23, 2021. Learn more or apply to the MilSpo program for a Business Development or Recruiting career with Orion Talent.
Veteran Spotlight: Luis Olivieri-Torres
We’re proud to profile Luis Olivieri-Torres, a former US Navy Senior Chief Maintenance Manager who is now a Quality Control Manager with a manufacturing company in Virginia Beach, VA. Luis joined the military after high school, and this role is his first civilian job. After 22 years in the military, Luis reached out to Orion Talent to help him find a civilian career while on terminal leave. “When I accepted the job offer I elected to start work right away instead of taking the time off,” Luis explained.
To prepare for his transition and his interviews, Luis researched company websites and their social media platforms, including news articles, and the hiring managers. His research paid off, and Luis was very prepared for the interview process and his new role.
“I worked in a Quality Assurance capacity for over 10 years and knew I wanted to perform that role in civilian life,” Luis explained. “During my interviews, I made apparent the abilities to adapt to any environment and the importance of an outside set of eyes to help with quality and safety compliance.”
Luis’s military experience has helped tremendously in his role as a Maintenance Manager, including his leadership and adaptive skills that he acquired while serving. “I work in a hybrid Industrial/Manufacturing industry, with a helicopter squadron which deploys overseas and on ships. The ability in the military to adapt and perform various roles prepared me for this new position,” he stated.
In particular, the ability to adapt and be successful in any environment has helped Luis find success in his new role. “I feel as if the different environments we (military members) all have adapted to helped immensely,” he explained. “Many civilian companies don’t change the manpower or environments as often as we in the military have been subject to.”
Luis is excited about his first civilian career, and offered some advice to transitioning military on their next steps in the job search - most importantly to find out what career you are interested in, and make yourself marketable. “I decided to use the DON-COOL program to get as many certifications before transitioning, since it’s free,” Luis explained. “The certification I received directly put me above other candidates since it is harder to achieve the certifications in the civilian world.”
If you are transitioning soon or are a veteran looking for a civilian career, join Luis and the thousands of others like him who have found rewarding careers through Orion Talent. Register today to begin your career search with Orion.
A Complete Guide to Virtual Interviewing
Virtual interviews are becoming a preferred method of interview due to ease of scheduling and budget friendliness for both the job seeker and employer. The goal of any interview, whether in-person or virtual, is the same - you want to make a lasting impression that gets you to the next round of interviews.
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 a virtual interviewing platform of the company's choosing to interview for your next career from anywhere in the country without the need to travel.
We’ve created a variety of resources to help you succeed in the virtual interview process:
Virtual Interview Best Practices
Virtual Interview Tips and Tricks
We’ve compiled a few tips and tricks to help your virtual interview run as smoothly as possible, before the interview, during the interview, and even how to overcome challenges that arise when interviewing.
Podcast: Keys to Acing Your Virtual Interview
This episode gives you the keys to ace your virtual interview, including the benefits of virtual interviewing, how to prepare, what to avoid, and interview tips.
Keep Your Job Search Moving with a Virtual Interview
In this blog post, we offer an extensive list of tips for conducting a great virtual interview, covering technology, location, attire, obstacles, and more.
How to Job Search During the Pandemic
Check out some action items that you can be doing now to help position you for a career once companies are ready to start ramping up their hiring needs.
Why ‘Zoom Fatigue’ Might Be Hurting Your Interviews
With the majority of our time spent interacting with others done primarily through videoconferencing, a new psychological problem has emerged - ‘Zoom fatigue.’ Read more on how to combat these feelings of lethargy, stay alert, and give a stellar interview.
Virtual Hiring Conferences
Podcast: Attending a Virtual Hiring Conference
In this podcast, we talk about the basics of attending an Orion conference virtually, including what to expect when participating in a virtual hiring conference, tips for success, and mistakes to avoid.
National Virtual Distinguished Candidate Conferences
National Virtual DCCs through Orion Talent are exclusive hiring events designed to maximize your chances of connecting with the right company while adhering to travel and social distancing restrictions. Our unique, invite-only events present you with top employers seeking candidates whose education, background, and military career distinguish them from their peers.
VA Refinance Loan FAQ with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
Orion has partnered with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage to provide exclusive VA home loan benefits to our veteran job seekers and alumni. Through this partnership you will receive the same loan rate and better fees than Mutual of Omaha Mortgage employees receive, as well as no lender fees and generous rebates.
If you are a homeowner currently utilizing a VA loan, Mutual Of Omaha Mortgage has answered some of the frequently asked questions about VA refinance loans.
VA REFINANCE LOAN FAQ
What is a VA streamline refinance?
The VA streamline refinance loan is also known as the VA IRRRL. The VA streamline refinance is often a simple loan process because the borrowers are refinancing from one VA mortgage loan to another VA loan. This loan is often also referred to as VA-to-VA Loan. A VA streamline refinance is not available to homeowners who do not currently have a VA mortgage loan. The VA streamline refinance loan does not require that the borrowers occupy the home which is currently financed with a VA mortgage product.
What is a VA IRRRL?
The VA IRRRL loan is also known as the VA refinance or the VA streamline refinance. The acronym IRRL stands for interest rate refinance reduction loan. The VA IRRRL loan or VA streamline refinance is a special type of refinance loan made available by the VA Loan Guaranty program. The VA IRRRL loan is a fixed-rate refinance loan program. This loan is ideal for homeowners who currently have a VA mortgage loan who are looking to lower their monthly interest rate.
Can you refinance a VA loan?
Yes, if you are currently a homeowner whose property is financed via a VA mortgage loan you can apply for a conventional, FHA or VA refinance. Depending on the rate and terms a borrower is seeking, they have the option to review any type of refinance loan to replace their current VA mortgage loan.
How soon can you refinance a VA loan?
Depending on the level of risk associated with a borrower, most lenders would typically require the homeowner have their current VA mortgage loan for a minimum of 12 months prior to applying for a refinance. Payment history is one of the most crucial factors in determining a borrower's risk level for a VA refinance.
Can I refinance my mortgage with a VA loan?
Yes, if you are actively serving military, honorable discharge, veteran or the surviving spouse of any of the previous who is currently the borrower of a VA home loan you may refinance your property with a VA streamline refinance or VA IRRRL loan. The VA streamline refinance or VA IRRRL loan is only available to homeowners who currently have a VA mortgage loan. VA refinance loan products are not available to civilians or the general public.
Can I refinance a conventional loan to a VA loan?
Yes, a borrower who is eligible for VA benefits can refinance from a conventional loan to a VA loan. Although this is not typical, there is no restriction that prevents this. To be eligible for a VA loan a borrower must be actively serving in the U.S. military, have received an honorable discharge, be a veteran or the surviving spouse. If a borrower who currently has a conventional loan opts to refinance with a VA loan the loan process could take longer than average because different documentation will need to be reviewed that was not previously received and underwritten by a VA approved lender.
When to refinance a VA loan?
The decision to refinance a home should not be taken lightly. It is important for a homeowner to evaluate and determine their financial goals. If a homeowner is seeking the opportunity to lower their monthly interest rate or transition from an adjustable rate mortgage loan to a fixed rate program, then a refinance could be a great opportunity. Speaking with an experienced loan originator can help a borrower review their income, assets, and debt to determine if a refinance is the right decision.
How long does it take to refinance a VA loan?
If a VA borrower uses the VA IRRRL loan or VA streamline refinance, the entire process can be completed in 30 to 45 days. Although the VA streamline refinance or VA IRRRL loan does not require income verification, in order for the VA refinance process to move forward, a borrower must have the following qualifications:
- VA Loan eligibility of the borrower must have been used on the property intended for refinance
- Most recent two years of W-2 statements to establish income
- Ability to document current or previous occupancy of the property
- Confirmation of currency on mortgage payments or no more than one late payment in the last 12 months
Visit us online to learn more about Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, and apply to get a personal loan offer from their knowledgeable team.
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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:
147. Rewarding Career Opportunities with Orion Talent
146. Discover the Power Within You with Navy Veteran/CEO, Joe Evangelisti
145. Build Your Own Path to Success with Nelson Tressler
144. Launch a Career with America's Innovation Agency
143. Ask A Recruiter: Should I Pursue a Degree or a Career?
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!
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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.
Senior Business Development Leader - Remote
As a Senior Business Development Leader on our National Sales Team, you'll be responsible for leading end-to-end sales cycles for both new business development and existing account expansion, from qualifying new leads and targets through contract negotiation to RPO opportunities and Talent Programs. You will support and enhance Orion's Talent Programs offerings, including solution design and technology / operational enhancements. Learn more about this position and apply here.
Business Development Representative - Remote
As a Business Development Representative, you will work with Orion's Senior Sales Executives calling new leads and prospective customers. The Business Development Representative is meant to serve as a developmental role towards an Account Executive position. Orion will provide you with sales training and recruiting industry training to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed in this role. You'll report to either the Regional Sales Manager or National Business Development Account Executive. Learn more about this position and apply here.
Director, Professional Search - Remote
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 Sourcing Specialist - Remote
As a Sourcing Specialist on our RPO team, you'll be responsible for building a pipeline of highly qualified candidates and evaluating these candidates against position requirements. You'll support various administrative endeavors in the recruiting process, and work to sharpen your skills as an integral part of the recruiting team. Learn more about this position and apply here.
RPO Recruiter - Remote
RPO Recruitment Operations Administrator - Remote
As a Recruitment Operations Administrator, you'll be key to the success of our organization. You'll support continued growth and success by partnering with our RPO recruiters in managing all administrative recruiting activities. You'll be an integral part of our team, working to open job requisitions, schedule and facilitate interviews, maintain records, post to job boards, conduct background checks and drug screens, arrange travel (post COVID), draft offer letters - and any other administrative tasks needed.. Learn more about this position and apply here.
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Did you know that Orion candidates earned $3,600 in referral bonuses through the first 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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