Transitioning Junior Military Officers: Why Work with Orion? [INFOGRAPHIC]

5/30/2018 11:44:38 AM

Orion has successfully matched tens of thousands of Junior Military Officers (JMOs) with rewarding civilian careers since 1991. We are with you for every step of the military-to-civilian transition - from building your resume, career counseling and transition assistance, to interview preparation and interviews.

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How to Create an OJT or Apprenticeship Program for Veterans

5/30/2018 11:22:41 AM

Did you know that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has created a program which allows companies to utilize GI Bill funds to create apprenticeship and/or on-the-job training programs for Veterans?

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Win a Mortgage-Free Year from BBMC

5/23/2018 10:33:04 AM

Imagine not having to make a house payment for an entire year. Would you buy a new car? Take a vacation? Save for college? Orion’s partner BBMC Mortgage has you covered with its ‘We’ve Got Your Six Mortgage Free Year’ sweepstakes. The company is bringing back its mortgage-free year sweepstakes for the third straight year.

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Despite Manufacturing Skill Gaps, Siemens Is Hiring & Thriving

5/16/2018 10:09:46 AM

On Wednesday, May 9, Mike Brown, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Americas Region, for Siemens USA, joined me at the IndustryWeek Manufacturing & Technology Conference & Expo in Raleigh, North Carolina. We were there to share our ideas on how manufacturers can address one of the most serious challenges we face today: the skilled talent shortage. How big is the challenge?

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Interview with Tom Wolfe, Author of Out of Uniform: Your Guide to a Successful Military-to-Civilian Career Transition

5/16/2018 9:06:02 AM

Tom Wolfe’s “Out of Uniform: Your Guide to a Successful Military-to-Civilian Career Transition” is an invaluable resource to help veterans navigate the job market and succeed in their first post-military career. Tom, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former Navy Officer turned career coach, wrote Out of Uniform to help all transitioning military personnel, regardless of service, branch, rank, rating, time in service, time in grade, or specialty. The book provides actionable advice for every stage of the transition process, enhanced by anecdotes based on the experiences of other veterans.

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Military Recruiting Myth: Working with a Recruiter Will Lower Your Salary

5/9/2018 10:45:44 AM

I talked with a transitioning Officer recently and he told me that he had been advised to steer clear of working with a military recruiter. The reason? Because “recruiters are paid a commission that reduces the salary being received by the service member. Working with a Recruiter leads to a lower starting salary.” While I can’t guarantee that this has never happened in the history of recruiting, I think this concern comes from a lack of understanding about how things generally work in the recruiting industry.

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Careers for Veterans in the Semiconductor Industry

5/2/2018 11:07:07 AM

The semiconductor industry is America’s most innovative manufacturing industry, leading in many emerging technologies, including drones, artificial intelligence and self-driving cars. The microchips manufactured by the semiconductor industry can be found in computers, healthcare and military systems, transportation, clean energy, and many more.

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