The Hunter for Military Officers - July 2017
Saturday, July 1, 2017
In This Issue
Orion International is now Orion Talent
What Orion Talent's New Name Means For You
Orion's Virtual Hiring Conference Overview
Podcast Series for Job Seekers
Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion
Distinguished Candidate Conferences
Career Transition Planning and Base Visits
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Orion International is now Orion Talent
In May, Orion matched our 40,000th Veteran with a rewarding career, and soon after Orion International became Orion Talent.
This change aligns with our commitment to grow our services to meet our clients' ever-expanding talent acquisition needs. We focus all of our energies on putting talented Veterans to work, and now our name reflects that commitment and the expansion of our services to deliver even more great talent to American businesses.
Watch this 1 minute video to find out more about the name change, and what this means to you!
To learn more about Orion Talent, visit us online today!
What Orion Talent's New Name Means For You
If you have been following our blog, you are familiar with the fact that Orion International is now Orion Talent. As our services expand, our logo evolves, and our name changes, military job seekers may wonder what this means for our career placement services for JMOs, NCOs, and Enlisted Technicians. Simply put, Orion Talent’s commitment to helping veterans through their civilian career transition is unwavering.
Founded by five military officers more than 26 years ago, we focus all our energy on putting talented veterans to work, and our name now reflects that. We strive to match veterans with great civilian opportunities while providing our ever-expanding list of clients with the unique and invaluable leadership and technical talent only veterans possess.
And while we now offer our clients additional lines of recruiting services, our fundamental dedication to military recruiting remains at our core, and critical to our growth strategy. Mike Starich, CEO of Orion Talent explains, “Our name change formalizes a strategic shift that has been in motion since our acquisition of Novotus in 2016, and more accurately reflects what we do today: help job seekers and businesses of all sizes meet the changing complexities and realities of today’s employment and talent market.”
Orion Talent is proud to have helped more than 40,000 talented veterans find civilian careers with 7500+ employers. We are appreciative of the trust the military community has put in our services over the last three decades. Today, our hard-working men and women, many of whom are veterans, reservists, guardsmen, and military spouses, continue to strive to maintain that trust, under our new identity, Orion Talent.
Click here to learn more about this exciting change and here to explore our military job seeker services.
Orion’s Virtual Hiring Conference Overview
On June 14th, Orion Talent wrapped up a successful Virtual Hiring Conference for Military Officers. Top name companies like CONMED, Eversource Energy, and StandardAero to name a few, interviewed nearly 40 Military Officers for a number of positions including Project Manager, Quality Engineer, Process Engineer and many more. Within days of the event, many candidates have already received and accepted job offers, and several others are advancing in the hiring process with one or multiple companies.
Orion Virtual Hiring Conferences give you the chance to interview for a variety of positions without the need to travel. Check out our 8 tips for a great virtual interview or record a brief introduction of yourself here to familiarize yourself with the HireVue platform.
Podcast Series for Job Seekers
We've recently added new podcasts, including:
16: Transitioning Air Force Officer Jim Bergren
15: Transitioning Army Officer Andrew Manglicmot
14: What It Means To Be a Military Spouse
13: Ask a Recruiter - Kerry Miller
12: Frequently Asked Questions - The Offer Stage
Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion
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 Orion Recruiter did an amazing job of helping me prepare my resume, set up mock interviews, and serve as a sounding board before and after interviews. Besides being a great advocate for me during the hiring process at the Philadelphia Hiring Conference, he gave me insight into what to expect so I could be more prepared than others interviewing for the position." - Nick Yost, Project Control Leader
"I would like to thank Orion for helping me with my new career. I enjoy being a Gas Controller for Eversource Energy and the military prepared me for a transition to the civilian world. Orion prepared me for my interviews and career information before and during the hiring process. Thank you members of Orion for your kind generosity and hardworking spirit." - Solomon Choi, Gas Controller
"My recruiter sat down with me before the hiring conference to do an interview prep. Orion helped with the prep session at the hiring conference, encouraged me to talk with the Volvo Representative, gave me tips with the on-site interview, proofread my "Thank you" emails, and calmed me down while Volvo made their decision. The whole Orion team is very friendly and focused on more one-on-one time with the candidates!" - Edwin Gillette Runner III, Manufacturing Engineer
National Distinguished Candidate Conference - August 28-29 in Northern NJ and October 2-3 in Atlanta, GA
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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? We are looking for top performing Military Officers with the following criteria:
- 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 Evaluations.
Additionally, you should be available to start working within the next four months and be geographically flexible.
Orion Talent's National Distinguished Candidate Conferences will be held on August 28-29 in Northern NJ and October 2-3 in Atlanta, GA. 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.
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 Talent only holds a few DCCs each year. Click here to be considered for an upcoming Orion DCC hiring conference.
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!
Northeast
Norfolk, VA July 9-10
Parsippany, NJ July 16-17
Parsippany, NJ August 28-29 (Distinguished Candidate Conference)
West
San Diego, CA July 13-14
Seattle, WA August 3-4
Portland, OR August 6-7
San Diego, CA August 24-25
Southeast
Jacksonville, FL July 17-18
Atlanta, GA August 14-15
South Central
Dallas, TX August 6-7
Denver, CO August 24-25
Midwest
Columbus, OH August 13-14
Join the Orion Team
Officer Recruiter Careers with Orion
Orion Talent is seeking transitioning or former military officers with a strong record of achievement to join our Sales Team as an Officer Recruiter. We are currently hiring for our San Diego, CA and Cary, NC offices.
As an Officer Recruiter, you will be responsible for sourcing, marketing, consulting, and evaluating prospective candidates. This is your opportunity to assist your fellow Veterans, while gaining invaluable Sales and Marketing experience in a high-paced environment. You will be trained by a recruiting team with over 40 years of combined experience in this industry, as well as be a part of the all veteran team at Orion Talent
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.
Interview Now
The 1st step in the interview process for our Officer Recruiter role is to complete a brief on demand interview. Click on the link and you will be able to introduce yourself and express your interest in joining the Orion Team by answering 2 brief video questions and indicate which offices you are open to and when you are available to start work.
Account Executive Careers with Orion
Orion Talent is seeking transitioning or former military officers with a strong record of achievement to join our Sales Team as an Account Executive. We are currently hiring for our San Diego, CA and Cary, NC 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.
Interview Now
The 1st step in the interview process for our Account Executive role is to complete a brief on demand interview. Click on the link and you will be able to introduce yourself and express your interest in joining the Orion Team by answering 2 brief video questions and indicate which offices you are open to and when you are available to start work.
Learn more about the role from Trent Cleveland, an Account Executive in our Raleigh Office
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 $21,700 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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