The Hunter for Technicians & Leaders - March 2017

In This Issue

Home, Sweet Home! 2017's Best States to Raise a Family in the Northeast

Father and Son Find Careers through Orion 11 Years Apart

Series - Why Work with Orion International?

4 Steps for Preparing for an Orion Hiring Conference

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

According to Your Peers

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

Home, Sweet Home! 2017’s Best States to Raise a Family in the Northeast

Thinking about starting a family or moving to the Northeast? The communities we choose to live in as we raise children are arguably the most important, as they tend to be some of the places we live the longest.

The Northeast currently holds 50% of the top 10 Best States to Raise a Family, by WalletHub. WalletHub's data team compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 40 key indicators of family-friendliness across five key dimensions: Family Fun, Health & Safety, Education & Child Care, Affordability, and Socioeconomics. Their data set ranged from "median family salary" to "housing affordability" to "unemployment rate."

Not only is the Northeast a great area of the country to live and raise a family, but these states offer many perks, including affordable housing, good schools, flourishing job markets, low child care costs, and boast some of the highest median salaries.

HOME, SWEET HOME!

Read more about the overall rankings here and learn about why the Northeast boasts a great quality of life, and browse our open positions here.

Father and Son Find Careers through Orion 11 Years Apart

We are proud to create lasting relationships with our alumni, so much so that they commonly refer their friends and family years later. Recently, Orion recently found careers for a father and son over a decade apart. In 2005, Arthur Benavides Sr. was introduced to an Orion recruiter at a TAP class before exiting the Army. He attended an Orion Hiring Conference where he interviewed for multiple positions. After careful consideration and multiple offers, Arthur accepted a position with Exxon where he is still employed to this day.

Mr. Benavides' son., Arthur Jr., separated from Active Duty in 2013, found a job and earned his college degree in 2014. After gaining his degree and a few years of work experience, he reached out to Orion upon the recommendation of his father to explore other job opportunities in his field. We were able to match him with a job he loves with Phillips 66 in the fall of 2016.

We are so honored to have had the opportunity to help this father and son find rewarding careers, and we look forward to continuing to provide career assistance to future generations of transitioning military personnel!

Series - Why Work with Orion International?

This video highlights Orion’s completely FREE services for Military Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Technicians separating from Active Duty, as well as veterans who have already transitioned but are seeking a career change.
We hope you enjoy the video, and if you haven't already, Subscribe to Orion's YouTube Channel. 

4 Steps for Preparing for an Orion Hiring Conference

Are you ready to find your civilian career at an Orion Hiring Conference? Regardless of your background and previous interview experience, it is critical that you take the time to prepare for your Orion Hiring Conference. Over the years, our Recruiting Team has seen a marked difference in the success of those who properly prepare for conference and those who do not, and as a result we have developed a 4-step program to help you succeed.

Step 1 - Interview Preparation

Read our materials on interviewing fundamentals, interview structure, and common mistakes, and ask yourself as many practice questions as you possibly can. It is important that you verbalize your answers to the practice questions. Time permitting, you should read at least one book from the suggested reading list.

Step 2 - Watch our 20-minute online presentation.

Additionally, in the weeks leading up to your Hiring Conference, your Recruiter will hold a telephone Webinar focusing on how to best prepare for the event. Your recruiter will discuss detailed preparation instructions, logistics for the event, best practices, as well as providing you the opportunity to ask questions.

Step 3 - Company Research

In the week prior to your Hiring Conference, we will call you to discuss your company lineup. It is important that you research the companies you will be interviewing with before the conference. You should have some basic knowledge on the company prior to the conference including general industry information, company products, market share, competitors and history.

Depending on the company and position you are interviewing for, we may provide you with additional research, testing preparation or other requirements prior to the conference. To give yourself the very best chance for success, it is imperative that you follow all recommendations that we provide.

Step 4 - Interview Workshop

The final step of our preparation program is the Interview Workshop we will conduct on the first day of the Hiring Conference. The workshop consists of interviewing classes, small group work, mock interviews, and briefings on all of the companies and positions. While our interview workshop is a vital step in your overall preparation, we cannot make you an outstanding interviewer in one day, so you must diligently work through the first three steps of the program on your own, prior to the Hiring Conference.

Use the workshop as an opportunity to polish your skills, address any last minute questions you may have, and give you the confidence to really excel during your interviews the next day.

We are confident that if you follow these four steps to prepare for conference you should have a successful event and be on your way to your civilian career. Please contact your Recruiter if you have any questions or concerns; we are here to help you succeed!

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.

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

According to Your Peers

"My military training is the foundation to my successful college career and I hope my equally successful GE career. My military career and future career both require honor, courage and commitment. Thank you Orion for this opportunity to contribute to America in a positive manner and support my family." - Kyle Kinney, Field Service Engineer

"I attended a two day Orion Hiring Conference in Hampton, VA where I interviewed with five potential companies and received feedback from my recruiter within 24 hours. Orion did an amazing job of meeting my needs and finding my current job as a Field Service Representative. " - Andrew Sanders, Field Service Representative

"The Orion team was absolutely awesome in helping lead me into the positions that I was so lucky to interview for. My Orion recruiters did a lot of work behind the scenes to ensure my experience at the Orion Hiring Conference was as efficient as possible. The final process where I actually asked Orion to help me was only a few weeks, so I must say that the Orion methods are extremely effective! " - Jeremy Davies, Field Service Engineer

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

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

San Diego, CA March 5-6

Seattle, WA March 23-24

San Diego, CA April 9-10

South Central

Dallas, TX March 5-6

Denver, CO April 9-10

Dallas, TX April 9-10

Dallas, TX April 20-21

Northeast

Providence, RI March 12-13

Norfolk, VA March 19-20

Philadelphia, PA April 30 - May 1 

Southeast

Atlanta, GA March 27-28 

Midwest

Chicago, IL April 9-10

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 $6,300 in referral bonuses in 2017?

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

Connect with Orion Online

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