The Hunter for Technicians & Leaders - September 2016

Thursday, September 1, 2016

SummerSlam Veteran Career Panel and Networking Event

For the second year in a row, Orion International is pleased to have partnered with WWE and Hire Heroes USA to present the SummerSlam Veteran Career Panel and Networking Event. The event will be held on Friday, August 19 from 8:00 am - 1:30 pm ET, at the NBC Studios in New York City. This event is free to all Active Duty Military, Veterans, and Military Spouses.

The Veteran Career Panel will feature Human Resources professionals from WWE, in addition to several top Tri-State Area companies, who will give valuable insight on building your personal brand and succeeding in your career search. During the Career Coaching Sessions, you will have the opportunity to take a professional LinkedIn photo, and learn interviewing tips and techniques, current hiring trends and best practices for networking. The Networking Event will give you the chance to put your new found knowledge into practice with participating employers.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and you will have the opportunity to win 2 tickets to SummerSlam, and other prizes. Space is limited, so register here today!

4 Tips for Negotiating Salary

The salary you are offered for a new position will depend on many factors, including your qualifications, background, the job location, and the pay range for the specific position. In some cases, there isn't much wiggle room when it comes to salary, but even notoriously competitive industries may bend a little. Having insight into what goes into figuring your salary can help you when it comes time to negotiate. As they say, “Knowing is half the battle.” Here are four things to keep in mind as you prepare to negotiate:

  1. Most companies have a small pay band, typically a few thousand dollars, that they can flex based on an individual's performance during the interview process. The best interviewers typically land at the top end of a company's pay band. All the more reason to brush up your interview skills. You can check out our resources here.
  2. Other companies tend to be less flexible about basic pay. When some companies extend an offer, they base it on what they perceive as your market value. These companies feel that they have a pretty good idea about what they have to pay to be competitive and attract the best candidates.
  3. A company's benefits package can add several thousand dollars to an offer, and salary alone should not be the only consideration on compensation. Think about the entire package and decide what best meets the needs of you and your family.
  4. Once you're armed with the facts above, you'll need to know how to put them into play. This is where our Negotiating Salary webinar, a step-by-step guide to effective salary negotiation, comes into play. You will learn the context, techniques and approaches available to develop an effective salary range and strategy for any job offer. Register today to attend our upcoming Negotiating Salary webinar.

In the end, negotiating is not about winning at all costs. It's about agreeing on terms of a job offer that will satisfy you. Salary negotiations, like anything else, need to be done respectfully and kept in perspective. Always be courteous, direct and honest.

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

Each of these companies are specifically seeking Military Professionals and Veterans for open career opportunities. Click on the logo to learn more about each company and positions for which we are currently hiring.



  • Upcoming Interviews: August 24th

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

According to Your Peers

"If you're looking for a good career and googe interview opportunities based on your skills, than Orion is the place to find it! The whole Orion team did an awesome job and was very helpful in every way. My recruiters were very personable and very easy to work with, and really paid attention to my needs and skills. Thanks Orion!" - Chad Knuth, Equipment Service Technician

"My Orion recruiter went above and beyond to meet my needs. Orion was there to help me! My biggest regret is that I waited three months before contacting Orion! I could have had three months more of employment had I contacted Orion right away." - Alex Gemes, Field Service Technician

"Orion is the only recruiting company I will work with and tell my friends about. They only work with top notch employers. The Orion staff is very helpful, and are there to make sure you succeed in finding employment. My Orion recruiters were also top notch and I really enjoyed working with them. I’m very happy with the way they took care of me and would recommend them to anyone who is getting out of the military. " - Shane Waldron, Service Engineer

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

Military Professionals Webinar Series

Whether you have two years or two weeks before your transition from Active Duty, there are many steps you can take prior to your separation date that will position you for success as you prepare to transition into the civilian workforce.

Orion invites you to begin planning for your transition by attending our webinar series. We offer webinars on a variety of topics all designed to help you get started on the first steps in preparing for your transition.

In addition, we'd like to invite you to register for our upcoming webinars:

LinkedIn for Military Professionals

Using Social Media in Your Job Search

Negotiating Your Salary for Military Professionals

How to Leverage Recruiters in Your Job Search

Upcoming Hiring Conferences

Military Job Seekers

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!

South Central

Dallas, TX September 11-12

Houston, TX September 18-19

Dallas, TX October 23-24

Southeast

Raleigh, NC September 12-13

Atlanta, GA October 23-24

West

Portland, OR September 15-16

San Diego, CA October 16-17

Northeast

Norfolk, VA September 25-26

Washington, DC October 9-10

Midwest

Chicago, IL October 16-17

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 $31,300 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!

Companies Recently Hiring

ASML

Atlas Copco Compressors

AMMROC

BASF

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Covanta

DTE Energy

Enviva

Fiat Chrysler

GE Energy

Georgia Pacific

Honda

Honeywell

HSB Global Standards

Heuft

IM Flash Technologies

Lantech

Mercedes-Benz

MFG Energy Service

Mettler-Toledo

OmniSource Inc.

Owens Corning

Owens-Illinois

Phillips 66

Plastic Omnium

Qorvo Inc.

Spartanburg Steel

Suddenlink

Toyo Tires

Waypoint Systems

Weyerhaeuser

Wrigley

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