The Hunter for Military Officers - April 2017
Monday, March 20, 2017
In This Issue
We've Launched our Podcast Series!
Orion Welcomed Jack Welch Management Institute to our Dallas Distinguished Candidate Conference
Find Your Next Career with an Orion Featured Employer
National Distinguished Candidate Conference
Career Opportunities within Orion - Cincinnati, OH, Raleigh, NC; Austin, TX; and San Diego, CA
Exclusive Opportunities for Orion's Transitioning and Former JMOs
Career Transition Planning and Base Visits
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
We’ve Launched our Podcast Series!
Orion is proud to announce the launch of our podcast, From the Battlefield to the Boardroom! This podcast is dedicated to supporting military job seekers throughout your transition process by providing valuable insight and guidance from other Veterans and business leaders.
Here is a list of pre-recorded Podcast topics available for listening:
- Orion's new Virtual hiring platform. (31:14)
- Prepare for the interview process. (18:42)
- Interview Questions FAQ, Part 1. (27:17)
- Interview Questions FAQ, Part 2. (12:02)
- Sales Interview Tips. (27:59)
- Jack Welch Management Institute- Online MBA Program. (26:19)
- Interview Questions for Engineering Roles. (14:11)
We will be adding new podcasts on an ongoing basis, so please check back often!
We hope you enjoy our new podcast series! If you have any questions about a specific show or recommendations for future topics, please send us an email at podcast@oriontalent.com.
Orion Welcomed Jack Welch Management Institute to our Dallas Distinguished Candidate Conference
Orion welcomed Jack Welch Management Institute to our Dallas Distinguished Candidate Conference. The team from JWMI gave candidates the opportunity to learn more about working full-time in a rewarding career, while earning their online MBA from JWMI.
Pictured: Amy Matthews, Sr. Admission Officer and Heidi Boyd, Director of Admissions.
Learn more about the Jack Welch Management Institute MBA Program
If you are considering earning an MBA, the Jack Welch Management Institute is the place to learn proven practices from the front-lines of business. Orion International has partnered with The Jack Welch Management Institute to present this opportunity to earn your MBA, completely online, learning directly from top business leaders, while you continue to grow in your current career.
Orion Account Executive and former USMC Officer, Nick Ruscoe, is currently a student at JWMI and shared his experiences and thoughts on the program in a recent podcast.
Find Your Next Career with an Orion Featured Employer
Orion's Military to Civilian Recruiting Team works hard to develop an outstanding reputation with employers in order to offer our veteran job seekers satisfying new careers. We work with a wide variety of corporate clients, ranging throughout the Fortune 500 and beyond.
Many of these clients have partnered with Orion as their exclusive or preferred source of Military Talent. These Featured Employers have distinguished themselves in their commitment to hiring Military. These companies realize the value that Veterans bring to the workforce and continually seek to add transitioning and former Military service members to their ranks.
The Military Friendly companies with which we work span many different industries, including Aerospace, Automotive, Chemicals, Energy, High Tech, Manufacturing, and Semiconductor, and include BASF, Phillips 66, Honda, Wrigley, and Bell and Howell, among many others. This breadth of companies helps our military job seekers gain as much company exposure as possible.
Working with Orion ensures you have access to positions and companies you may not if you are searching on your own and/or with other firms. In fact, Orion is the only firm that will give you the full list in advance of each company you will interview with, giving you ample time to prepare and the best chance for interview success.
National Distinguished Candidate Conference - May 1-2 in Philadelphia, PA and June 5-6 in San Diego, CA
Are you preparing to exit the military and begin a civilian career? Do you think that your education, background, and military career distinguish you from your peers?
If so, you may be a candidate for Orion's National Distinguished Candidate Conference (DCC) in Philadelphia, PA on May 1-2 and June 5-6 in San Diego, CA. There will be positions available nationwide, with a focus on Engineering, Sales, Leadership Development, and Operations Management. Orion carefully selects candidates for our DCCs that exemplify the best Orion has to offer our client companies. We work hard to assemble a select group of the top JMOs from around the country.
Our distinguished candidates include:
- Graduates of Military Service Academies or Top Universities
- Those with a masters degree or other advanced education; and
- Those that have consistently ranked above their peers in Officer Evaluations.
Additionally, you should be available to start working within the next four months and be geographically flexible.
Shane Serafin, a former Navy Lieutenant and USNA graduate who found his career through a recent Orion DCC, explains why he feels the event was such a success: "An Orion Distinguished Candidate Conference is something that you don't want to miss. It is a golden opportunity to meet with several prospective employers all at once, all of them very high quality. And Orion prepares you well. I particularly liked the interview prep session during this conference. It helped me to tweak a few of my responses in a manner that paid major dividends during the interviews!"
Orion only holds a few DCCs each year. Click here to be considered for an upcoming Orion DCC hiring conference.
Career Opportunities within Orion – Cincinnati, OH, Raleigh, NC; Austin, TX; and San Diego, CA
Account Executive
Orion International is currently seeking transitioning or former military officers with a strong record of achievement to join our Sales Team as an Account Executive. We are hiring for our Cincinnati, OH, Raleigh, NC; Austin, TX; and San Diego, CA offices.
As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for identifying and working closely with America's leading companies in order for them to hire transitioning military veterans and develop smarter hiring programs. The work you do will help fellow veterans transition into the civilian workforce. Average total first year income for Account Executives is $80K+, with a goal of $100K+ in your second year and beyond. In addition to unlimited salary potential and a comprehensive benefits package, Orion provides additional reward and recognition to our top performers.
To qualify, you should have military experience, a Bachelors degree, and previous sales experience or a desire to succeed in sales. You do not need prior sales experience, as we will provide you the training, tools and resources needed to succeed.
Learn More via Webinar
We would also like to invite you to view a pre-recorded webinar (username: iprep, password: video) hosted by Brian Henry, Orion's VP of Officer Recruiting, which provides a detailed overview of the Account Executive position.
Introduce Yourself
If you're looking for a quick way to introduce yourself, please click the link below to record a brief introduction of yourself on our video platform. After reviewing your introduction, Orion will contact you to schedule an individual interview.
Learn more about the role from Trent Cleveland, an Account Executive in our Raleigh Office
Exclusive Opportunities for Orion’s Transitioning and Former JMOs
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 for JMOs, please visit our Featured Jobs page.
According to Your Peers
"My Orion recruiter was awesome! Listened to me and answered the questions that I had, and gave me a ton of great resources and constructive criticism. I attended two hiring conferences (one DCC and one Regional). I had 3 onsite visits from the Regional Hiring Conference and walked away with 3 offers that I had to decide between. I will be starting as a City Business Unit Leader for an on-demand car service startup company. Thanks, Orion!" - Stephen D’Onofrio, City Business Unit Leader
"The most professional and seamless experience thus far. Your qualifications are brought to life and given to the most promising employers. Bravo!" - Samuel Killen, District Manager
"In my opinion, Orion went beyond my expectation and met all the goals of where I wanted to be with a career and what I was looking for. Orion bent over backwards for me to get interviews and in the next stage of the process for companies. My recruiter was always looking out for my best interest and went out of his way for me." -Jake Gillman, Field Technician III
Read more testimonials from your fellow Military officers 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!
Southeast
Orlando, FL April 3-4 (Careers in Residential Construction)
Jacksonville, FL May 8-9
Charlotte, NC May 22-23
South Central
Denver, CO April 9-10
Dallas, TX April 9-10
Dallas, TX May 11-12
West
San Diego, CA April 9-10
Seattle, WA May 4-5
Portland, OR May 7-8
Midwest
Chicago, IL April 9-10
Cincinnati, OH May 18-19
Northeast
Philadelphia, PA May 1-2 (Distinguished Candidate Conference)
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.
- Naval Base Ventura County - April 19
- Sill/Tinker/Vance - April 20-21
- Wright-Patterson AFB - April 20
- Goodfellow/Dyess - April 24-25
- Fort Hood - April 27
- Norfolk - April 27
- Travis Air Force Base - April 28
Companies Recently Hiring
Ardagh Group BASF Cintas Clark Construction David Weekley Homes Faith Technologies Fiat Chrysler Georgia Pacific Honda Ingersoll Rand International Paper Kurt Salmon Lam Research Lutron Matheson Medtronic |
Nalco Nestle USA Owens Corning Owens-Illinois Panasonic PPL Corporation Shea Homes Siemens Spectranetics Stryker Sun Chemical Tempur Sealy Valmont Walmart Whirlpool Wrigley |
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Did you know that Orion candidates have earned $8,200 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!
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