The Hunter for Military Officers - November 2017
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
In This Issue
VIDEO: Hiring Conference Spotlight
Your Guide to Civilian Benefits
Podcast Series for Job Seekers
Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion
Career Transition Planning and Base Visits
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
VIDEO: Hiring Conference Spotlight
Hiring Conference is the best opportunity to interview with several companies committed to the hiring process in just a few days. Orion hosts about 75 conferences a year nationwide, placing thousands of veterans yearly. Most of our job seekers find their civilian career with companies they have interviewed with at Hiring Conferences.
Watch this brief video featuring Mike Wooster, a Senior Partner here at Orion Talent, to learn more. Enjoy!
Register with us today to get in contact with an Orion Recruiter!
Your Guide to Civilian Benefits
Transitioning from the military to a civilian career brings changes to almost all aspects of life. One important thing changing will be your benefits. Below we explain some of the most common retirement, relocation, and bonus benefits you can expect in a civilian career. Read on so you can prepare.
401(k) Plans
A 401(k) is the most common type of retirement savings program offered by companies, and has all but replaced the traditional pension plan. A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored retirement plan that allows a worker to save for retirement while deferring income tax on the saved money and earnings until withdrawal. The employee elects to have a portion of his or her wages paid directly, or "deferred", into his or her 401(k) account. In participant-directed plans (the most common option), the employee can select from a number of investment options, usually an assortment of mutual funds that emphasize stocks, bonds, money market investments, or some mix of the above. There are maximum contribution limits. For 2017, the maximum contribution to a 401(k) is limited to $18,000 for individuals under the age of 50.
Some companies will match a percentage of your contributions to your 401(k) program. A common employer matching formula is 50% of 401(k) employee contributions, up to a certain contribution limit (typically a maximum of 6%). This can be a powerful wealth builder and a valuable piece of an overall compensation package.
Bonuses
Bonuses can significantly increase the value of your overall compensation package. There are a variety of bonuses/incentives companies can offer, including a Signing Bonus, Performance Bonus, Tuition Reimbursement, Car Allowance. You may receive one or more of these bonuses depending on how your individual compensation package is structured. Bonuses are typically taxed at a higher rate than your normal wages.
Employee Stock Plans
There are three primary stock option plans that companies may offer as part of an overall compensation package: Employee Stock Option Plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs). Each is different and offers unique advantages. All three can add significantly to the overall value of an offer.
Employee Stock Option Plans
These plans allow an employee to purchase a specific number of company shares during a specified period of time at a fixed price. For example, if an employee gets an option on 100 shares at $10 and the stock price goes up to $20, the employee can "exercise" the option and buy those 100 shares at $10 each, sell them on the market for $20 each, and pocket the difference. But if the stock price never rises above the option price, the employee will simply not exercise the option.
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
An ESOP is a type of tax-qualified employee benefit plan in which most or all of the assets are invested in stock of the employer. Like profit sharing and 401(k) plans, an ESOP generally must include at least all full-time employees meeting certain age and service requirements. Employees do not actually buy shares in an ESOP. Instead, the company contributes its own shares to the plan, contributes cash to buy its own stock (often from an existing owner), or, most commonly, has the plan borrow money to buy stock, with the company repaying the loan. All of these uses have significant tax benefits for the company, the employees, and the sellers. Employees gradually vest in their accounts and receive their benefits when they leave the company (although there may be distributions prior to that).
Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP)
An ESPP is similar to a stock option plan. It gives employees the chance to buy stock, usually through payroll deductions over a 3-to-27-month "offering period." The price is usually discounted up to 15% from the market price. Frequently, employees can choose to buy stock at a discount from the lower of the price either at the beginning or the end of the ESPP offering period, which can increase the discount still further. As with a stock option, after acquiring the stock the employee can sell it for a quick profit or hold onto it. Unlike stock options, the discounted price built into most ESPPs means that employees can profit even if the stock price has gone down since the grant date.
This list is not all-inclusive, but it is intended to highlight the most common benefit options provided by employers today. Learn about other benefits such as Vacation, Holidays, Time Off, Health Insurance, and Disability Coverage here.
Podcast Series for Job Seekers
Have you tuned in to From the Battlefield to the Boardroom, our series of podcasts dedicated to supporting military job seekers? We have a variety of episodes covering everything from the civilian transition process to valuable insights and guidance from other Veterans and business leaders.
We've recently added new podcasts, including:
14. Launch your Post-Military Journey with a Career in Sales
13. Join The Orion Talent Team as an Account Executive
12. What It Means to Be a Military Spouse
11. Former Army Officer Climbs the Ranks at Sun Chemical
Visit us online to listen to all the episodes! And, if you have any questions about a specific show or recommendations for future topics, please send us an email at podcast@oriontalent.com. Happy listening!
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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
"Everyone I met at Orion was professional and very helpful. The recruiters listen to your needs and really keep them in mind when looking for jobs. The Hiring Conference was a great experience, where I was able to network with fellow veterans, learn about utilizing my experiences and training, and how to present myself as someone a company would want to hire.
I am so grateful for everything my recruiter did for me and the rest of the Orion team. I will recommend Orion to any of my fellow veterans when they look work! " - Tom Wright, Process Engineer
"You guys have a great company and a great system. Thank you for your help! I would certainly recommend Orion to anyone who decides that using a service like this is the route they want to go for finding their next opportunity out of the military." - Lou Feaman, Beltsville Tech and Project Manager
"I was hired through a Hiring Conference in San Diego. I was about 15 days out from my separation date at this point. The conference was an extremely well-planned event. I was set up with 7 excellent interviews, all with companies I was interested in and had been briefed on ahead of time. My top two preferences also liked me as a candidate and I proceeded with one company from that. Orion did the heavy lifting at this conference and as an individual searching for job postings and other events, there is simply no way I could have pulled together 7 legitimate interviews so quickly. Orion also stayed with me through the interim until I was actually hired, and even beyond that. The company I landed matched my very limited regional constraints, offered me an excellent salary, and had an extremely positive culture and capable employees. I'll recommend Orion and only Orion to all the folks I work with if they are transitioning!" - Keir Stahlhut, Project Management Developer Engineer/Client Service Manager
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
Providence, RI November 5-6 - Contact Maegan Barnes at mbarnes@oriontalent.com or 800-544-3787 x 525 for more information.
Washington, DC November 5-6 - Contact Maegan Barnes at mbarnes@oriontalent.com or 800-544-3787 x 525 for more information.
Norfolk, VA November 12-13 - Contact Maegan Barnes at mbarnes@oriontalent.com or 800-544-3787 x 525 for more information.
Philadelphia, PA December 3-4 - Contact Maegan Barnes at mbarnes@oriontalent.com or 800-544-3787 x 525 for more information.
Southeast
Raleigh, NC November 6-7 - Contact Samantha McRimmon at smcrimmon@oriontalent.com or 984-208-3969 for more information.
Atlanta, GA December 4-5 - Contact Samantha McRimmon at smcrimmon@oriontalent.com or 984-208-3969 for more information.
West
Seattle, WA November 9-10 - Contact Jay Koranda at jkoranda@oriontalent.com or 888-756-7466 x 213 for more information.
San Diego, CA December 3-4 - Contact Jay Koranda at jkoranda@oriontalent.com or 888-756-7466 x 213 for more information.
Portland, OR December 10-11 - Contact Alex Dissinger at adissinger@oriontalent.com or 888-756-7466 x 210 for more information.
South Central
Dallas TX December 3-4 - Contact Bob Berkholz at bberkholz@oriontalent.com or 737-209-3362 for more information.
Midwest
Cincinnati, OH December 3-4 - Contact Joshua Williamson at jwilliamson@oriontalent.com or 513-644-3354 for more information.
Join the Orion Team
Officer Recruiter - Raleigh, NC
Orion Talent is seeking transitioning or former military officers with a strong record of achievement to join our Raleigh Office as an Officer Recruiter.
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.
There is no prior Sales or Recruiting experience necessary as you will receive all of the training needed to succeed in this role. 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 in the Raleigh office.
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.
Enlisted Technician Recruiter - Raleigh, NC
Orion Talent is seeking transitioning or former military officers with a strong record of achievement to join our Raleigh Office as an Enlisted Technician Recruiter.
As an Enlisted Technician Recruiter, you will be responsible for sourcing, marketing, consulting, and evaluating prospective candidates in support of client companies located throughout the country.
There is no prior Sales or Recruiting experience necessary as you will receive all of the training needed to succeed in this role. 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 in the Raleigh office.
Account Executive Careers with Orion
Orion Talent 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 Cary, NC; Austin, TX; Cincinnati, OH; and San Diego 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.
Listen to our Account Executive Podcast
You'll learn more about this role from two of Orion's Senior Partners, Tim Sweeney and DJ Holder.
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.
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.
- New River - November 1
- Fort Bragg - November 1
- Kings Bay - November 2
- Camp Lejeune - November 2
- Fort Polk - November 6
- Fort Hood - November 16
- Fort Riley - November 16
- New River - November 29
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Did you know that Orion candidates have earned $40,600 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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