The Hunter for Technicians & Leaders - May 2016

In This Issue

Siemens Development Programs - Opportunities for Veteran College Graduates

4 Steps To Help You Prepare For A Civilian Job Interview

Mini-Conference®; Big Career Opportunities

Exclusive Opportunities for Orion's Transitioning and Former NCOs and Enlisted Technicians

According to Your Peers

Military Professionals Webinar Series

Upcoming Hiring Conferences

Career Transition Planning and Base Visits

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

Companies Recently Hiring

Connect with Orion Online

Siemens Development Programs - Opportunities for Veteran College Graduates

Siemens Development Programs are unique opportunities for Veterans who have recently graduated from college, specifically designed to provide you with the experience and tools needed to successfully transition into and grow within the Siemens professional environment.

These programs are rotation-based, full-time positions that expose participants to a variety of roles within a defined area of focus, as well as provide mentorship and skill-building activities. Programs vary in length and rotational structure, and individual experiences are defined by both our business needs and your strengths.

Sales Development Program

Are you ready to provide business across the U.S. with the products, solutions and services that keep industries growing and people moving?

Support the sales and marketing team by selling Siemens' products, solutions and services. Learn sales methodologies and techniques, and gain an understanding of Siemens' products and technologies.

Operations Leadership Development Program

This Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP), is a 24 month program that places you in the center of some of the most dynamic areas of Siemens' business operations. There are two unique options for the OLDP - Manufacturing or Materials.

Apply now to be considered for start dates in July 2016 and January 2017.

4 Steps To Help You Prepare For A Civilian Job Interview

Many transitioning military service members have never experienced a formal job interview. In the military, career progression is largely determined by your demonstrated performance. However, corporate America is different. In order to advance your career, you must be able to convince an interviewer that your military experience and your track record of success are a strong fit for their organization. The candidate who can best relate his or her training, achievements, and skills to the specific needs of the position will get the job.

Presenting yourself properly makes a significant difference in whether or not you called back for a second interview, and ultimately offered the job. There are four basic steps you should take when preparing for an interview: research yourself, practice, research the company, and prepare logistically. To get started, read the tips below:

1. RESEARCH YOURSELF

During the interview, you'll probably be asked at least one question that you didn’t prepare for. The best way to prepare for unexpected questions is to take time before the interview to review your significant accomplishments. You must analyze your strengths, weaknesses, successes and failures, so that you can:

We recommend that you lay out your evaluations, awards, and your resume and begin organizing your experiences and associating them to common interview topics. Once you have thought about the key situations that you want to use in your interviews, practice explaining them.

2. PRACTICE

Once you have organized examples of your achievements (as mentioned above), we suggest writing down how you'll explain them to the interviewer. This will make you sound more articulate, help prevent you from omitting important details, and ensure that you get across your key points. After you have written answers, you should practice giving your responses out loud, whether it is with the Orion Recruiting Team, a friend or spouse, or a video or tape recorder. Know your resume and be prepared to explain the responsibilities, roles and achievements for your prior jobs. It is much easier in an interview setting to answer questions when you've already practiced giving the answers.

3. COMPANY RESEARCH

Before the first interview, you should do basic research on the company so that you have some general knowledge about it. The information you uncover in your research will allow you to ask thoughtful questions that illustrate a strong interest and potential fit with the company. It will also show that you can take the initiative and be proactive. The second interview will require more in-depth research, and you should address any questions or issues that arose during the first interview. For any interview, take time to understand the following information:

4. LOGISTICS

In order for an interview to go as smoothly as possible, you must make sure you are logistically prepared. Arrive early, look sharp, and present a professional image. Make sure your attire is ready and you know where the interview is. If you can answer the following questions, you should be set for you interview:

Any logistical misstep can cause you to be nervous or rushed. If it happens, stay calm. Remember to check yourself in the mirror before each interview.

For more transition tips and information visit our Transition Corner or contact an Orion Recruiter to see how we can help you!

Mini-Conferences®; Big Career Opportunities

There are a variety of methods Orion uses to match veteran job seekers with civilian career opportunities. Included in these are Mini-Conferences®, private hiring events for companies that are hiring for multiple positions at a time. Companies like Covanta, Honda, and Phillips 66 utilize these events through Orion to recruit veteran job seekers.

Mini-Conferences® are usually held at the hiring company's location where all presentations, interviews and testing occur in one day. They're often preceded by a successful phone interview and indicate that the employer wants to see how a candidate fits in onsite. Much like a site visit, these conferences allow candidates to get a more complete feel for the work environment, methods, and culture.

Candidates at a recent Mini-Conference® for Covanta

Orion alumni who found their new career through a Mini-Conference® often view the event as a one-stop shop. In fact, Aaron Johnson, a former Army Sergeant who found a career in the steel industry, called the events "novel", saying, the Mini-Conference® "enabled me to learn a great deal about the company while feeling comfortable throughout the interview process."

For job seekers hoping to accelerate the hiring process, a Mini-Conference® can be a great way to find their next career. Due to the fact that employers retain Orion to hold Mini-Conferences® in order to fill many positions at once, hiring is often expedited, with an average hiring rate of 70% and time to hire of less than five days.

If you are currently working with an Orion Recruiter, let them know of your interest in these events, and they will contact you as Mini-Conference® opportunities arise that are a match with your qualifications and personal preferences.

Exclusive Opportunities for Orion’s Transitioning and Former NCOs and Enlisted Technicians

To learn more about these careers and see even more opportunities, please visit our Featured Jobs page.

According to Your Peers

 

"I was an E-5 in the Navy, my military background coupled with a former job I had after the Navy helped prepare me very well for this position at CBRE. The Orion team stuck with me the whole time while attending the hiring conference in Virginia Beach. Orion never stopped trying to get me the job I wanted. The recruiters at Orion did a great job in continuously forwarding me jobs that fit my location criteria and wage preference.

I wouldn’t hesitate to forward any military friends I know to Orion International. They do a great job working with not just Active Duty personnel that are separating, but also vets that are already out. They will push to get you whatever job you are looking for in the pay range you are looking for. All you have to do is give them the change and show them your drive and motivation. Thanks Orion! "-Anthony Faulkner, Building Engineer

"I recently relocated to the D.C. area, I signed up with Orion and was contacted regarding the hiring conference a week after moving. After the initial day of the Hiring Conference, I was scheduled for three position that I wanted to interview for that Friday. By Monday morning I was contacted by Orion and scheduled for a 2nd interview with Siemens at their campus.

The Hiring Conference is great to go to. I was referred to Orion by two friends who were both hired at these events. The interview prep at the Hiring Conferences are a great tool to have for all interviews after a military career. My Orion recruiter was very direct and gave great advice, he was there to answer any questions I had. Thanks Orion and to all the recruiters!" -Michael Symons, Field Service Technician

"I was a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force. I worked on F-16 aircrafts for 11 years, my new positions as a Principle Technicians utilizes everything I learned in the Air Force. I continue to work on aircrafts in a professional environment. My Orion recruiter was a real professional and the main reason I stuck it out. Orion handled everything with a level of care I really appreciated. There is no comparison to Orion!"-Miguel Angel Cordeo III, Principle Technician

Read more testimonials from your fellow Military Technicians and Leaders here.

Military Professionals Webinar Series

NEW WEBINAR! Interview Preparation Webinar

This webinar is designed to teach you the basics of interview preparation as well as the following:

LinkedIn for Military Professionals

Using Social Media in Your Job Search

How to Leverage Recruiters in Your Job Search

Negotiating Your Salary for Military Professionals

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.

Click on any of the conference dates to request more information on the conference you'd like to attend!

West

Seattle, WA May 12-13

San Diego, CA June 5-6 

Seattle, WA June 23-24

South Central

Dallas, TX May 15-16

Houston, TX June 19-20

Southeast

Atlanta, GA May 16-17

Jacksonville, FL June 20- 21 (Distinguished Military Technician Conference)  

Midwest

Detriot, MI May 22-23

Northeast

Norkfolk, VA May 22-23

Providence, RI June 5-6

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! Click here or on any of the base visits to receive more information about the base visit you are interested in attending.

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

Did you know that Orion candidates have earned $16,900 in referral bonuses in 2016?

For every job seeker you refer to us who is subsequently placed by Orion, we will give you a $100 gift card to a retailer of your choice!

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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