The Hunter for Military Officers - January 2018

Orion will be hosting a Virtual Hiring Conference showcasing opportunities across the country that will allow us to match candidates and companies for interviews in the convenience of your home or office.

While we strongly believe in the powerful effect of face-to-face interviews and interaction at our physical conferences. We will be hosting the National Virtual Hiring Conference with interviews scheduled on February 7th -9th so we can accommodate as many job-seeking Veterans and hiring managers as possible.

If you are a Junior Military Officer with a highly competitive background and will be available to start a new career by May 1st, contact Senior Orion Recruiter Chris Hurst at churst@oriontalent.com and look for more details in the New Year!

Work with Orion Talent to Find Junior Military Officer Jobs

With over 26 years of experience under our belt, Orion Talent continues to successfully match Junior Military Officers with civilian careers. We offer an industry leading preparation program completely FREE of charge to our candidates, all while working with JMO Recruiters who are also former Military Officers. We will work with you to build your resume, provide you with career counseling and transition assistance, prepare you for interviews, and arrange interviews.

Orion’s Junior Military Officer Recruiting services result in careers for transitioning junior military officers in a variety of industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Construction, Distribution/Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals/Medical Device, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, and Retail, to name a few.

Lou Feaman, a Tech and Project Manager at Siemens Industry and former USMC Captain, is among our Junior Military Officer (JMO) alumni. "Orion Talent is a great company and has a great system. Thank you for your help! I would certainly recommend Orion to anyone looking to utilize a military officer recruiting firm to find their next opportunity out of the military," explains Lou.

Orion will help you find your next career by matching your skills, qualifications, and career goals with opportunities within America's best companies:

Examples of Recent JMO Jobs

USMC Pilot, O-3, Production Manager, HVAC/Building Controls
US Army Signal Corps, O-3, Six Sigma Black Belt Program, Building Materials
US Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer, O-3, Manufacturing Engineer, Semiconductor
US Air Force Artillery Officer, O-3, Service Operations Specialist, Food/Beverage

Orion is proud to work with top companies who have distinguished themselves in their commitment to hiring military. In 2017, Orion has helped nearly 500 Military Officers find their civilian careers with companies including Siemens, Honeywell, Lam Research, Cintas, Georgia-Pacific, BASF, Sun Chemical and many others.

Many top companies have selected Orion as their preferred and/or exclusive Military Officer Recruiting Firm, ensuring you access to top opportunities that you would not otherwise have. 98% of our candidates say they would recommend us to their friends and colleagues. Check out our services for Junior Military Officers, and let us help you find a career with one of these leading companies.

Construction Companies Look to Experienced Veterans in Addressing Skilled Labor Shortages

The Construction Industry is a great place for Veterans to find rewarding careers. Company founder Keller Webster of KWA Construction is an Army vet. His son and company president, Brian Webster, said military personnel develop intangible skills—integrity, high ethical standards, adaptability, resourcefulness—all of which are assets to themselves and the contractors that seek to hire them. They also arrive with tangible skills like physical strength, knowledge in operating machinery, project management, and extensive experience with budgets and deadlines.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the construction industry will need to add 1.6 million jobs over the next four years. However, the employers in the construction trades have been hampered by a shortage of skilled labor. More construction firms, hiring agencies and non-profit organizations are recruiting military vets to help fill the gaps.

Orion consultant Dom Serra said, “Each year, nearly 200,000 military veterans exit the service looking for their next career. Construction firms can benefit tremendously from the work ethic, operational leadership, and time management skills these veterans have gained from years spent planning, executing, and managing projects/missions in the military.”

Explore more of why Veterans are a great match in the Construction Industry by reading the full article by Virtual Builders Exchange, with additional input from Dom Serra, an Orion Talent Account Executive.

Wayfair Vice President Presents to Junior Military Officers

It was an honor to have Wayfair’s Vice President of Government and Industry Relations, Michael O’Hanlon, present to our Junior Military Officers at a recent Distinguished Candidate Conference, addressing Wayfair’s military hiring initiative and his own transition from the military to the private sector.

Wayfair, Inc. is an American e-commerce company that sells home goods, furnishings, and decor. Headquartered in Boston, Wayfair has offices and warehouses throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Germany, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

O'Hanlon currently spearheads Wayfair’s government relations and industry strategy, managing collaborations with legislators, policy makers, and regulators. Prior to joining Wayfair, O’Hanlon spent more than 11 years as an investment banker and six years as a submarine officer in the U.S. Navy. He earned an M.B.A. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Virginia.

Wayfair values and honors the contributions of military veterans and seeks to provide a place for them to share their skills and insights with their colleagues. Wayfair appreciates the unique talents brought to the organization by military veterans, and as the company continues its trajectory of rapid growth, hiring veterans is recognized as critical to the company’s success. Wayfair employs nearly 100 Veterans and is committed to providing each Veteran hired the resources, training, and support they need to thrive in their new career.

Featured Veterans at Wayfair

Read below for testimonials from Veterans at Wayfair and what they have to say about the company culture and environment.Orion is proud to serve as a premiere JMO Recruiter to provide rewarding careers for Junior Military Officers. Companies like Wayfair value the experience that Junior Military Officers bring to their civilian careers.

If you are a current or former JMO and looking for a post-military career, visit us online today to learn more about the career assistance services of Orion Talent, a top JMO Recruiting Firm.

Orion Team Members Making a Difference in the Triangle

Hundreds of low-income homeowners in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area of North Carolina are living in unacceptable conditions without the means to move or improve their environments. Rebuilding Together of the Triangle (RTT) is on a mission to provide these families with a safe, healthy home.

Recently, Orion Team Members had the pleasure of helping Rebuilding Together of the Triangle with their latest project. Our group installed safety handrails in both the rear and front of the home for US Army Veteran James Collins.

James and his wife were wonderful hosts to our team and James shared a very unique story about the start of his military career. Unfortunately, he originally missed the first letter informing him that he had been drafted. By the time he received the second letter, he had to prepare to deploy to Korea in just one day!

Orion is proud to assist Rebuilding Together of the Triangle as it helps give families a chance for greater independence and peace of mind while improving the condition of their homes.

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:

19. Orion Talent Recruiter Spotlight: Kerry Miller

20. What to Expect During the Offer Stage of the Interview Process

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!

Never miss an episode. Subscribe to your favorite Podcast Platform or RSS Feed to get new podcast episodes as they become available.

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

"Over the years on active duty, I have had peers leave service and use military recruiting firms. During my personal search, largely driven by regional constraints, I learned about the Orion team out of the San Diego office through phone and in-person interactions. I also got a lot of great information from the Orion website. Of the 4 placement companies and multiple regional sub-offices of those companies I had talked with, the San Diego Orion team was by far the most impressive, most transparent, and hardest working.

Orion seemed to accept the fact that the company will do better, and the candidates would be happier if they focused more on the quality of the fit rather than just making a placement." - Keir Stahlhut, Project Management Development

"Orion exceeded my needs by providing opportunities with potential employers to find the best fit. Orion has done a great job of laying the groundwork for veterans and employers. Thanks Orion for helping me land a job!" - Mark Zellner, Manufacturing Supervisor

"Both of my recruiters were great! They coached me, guided me and helped secure my new career. I was contacted by my recruiter with an interview opportunity. I completed an initial interview, panel interview and a final interview spaced around a week apart with an offer letter about a week after my final interview. " - Harold Meza, Assistant Construction Manager

Career Success with Orion

US Marine Corps Pilot: Production Support Manager, HVAC/Building Controls, Sacramento, CA, $120,000
US Army Signal Corps Officer: Six Sigma Black Belt Program, Building Materials, Dallas, TX, $100,000
US Navy Intel Officer: Project Manager, Commercial Construction, San Francisco, CA, $95,000
US Marine Corps Logistics Officer: Production Planner, Chemicals/Glass, Olive Branch, MS, $96,000
US Navy Supply Officer: Contracts Manager, Manufacturing, New Hyde Park, NY, $85,000

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

Seattle, WA January 11-12 - Contact Jay Koranda at jkoranda@oriontalent.com or 888-756-7466 x 213 for more information.

San Diego, CA January 21-22 - Contact Jay Koranda at jkoranda@oriontalent.com or 888-756-7466 x 213 for more information.

Seattle, WA February 11-12 - Contact Jay Koranda at jkoranda@oriontalent.com or 888-756-7466 x 213 for more information.

South Central

Houston, TX January 14-15 - Contact Bob Berkholz at bberkholz@oriontalent.com or 737-209-3362 for more information.

Dallas, TX January 18-19 - Contact Bob Berkholz at bberkholz@oriontalent.com or 737-209-3362 for more information.

Northeast

Parsippany, NJ January 14-15 - Contact Maegan Barnes at mbarnes@oriontalent.com or 757-998-8515 for more information.

Philadelphia, PA February 11-12 - Contact Maegan Barnes at mbarnes@oriontalent.com or 757-998-8515 for more information.

Midwest

Chicago, IL January 14-15 - Contact Joshua Williamson at jwilliamson@oriontalent.com or 513-644-3354 for more information.

Cincinnati, OH February 11-12 - Contact Joshua Williamson at jwilliamson@oriontalent.com or 513-644-3354 for more information.

Southeast

Atlanta, GA January 15-16 - Contact Samantha McRimmon at smcrimmon@oriontalent.com or 984-208-3969 for more information.

Columbia, SC February 19-20 - Contact Samantha McRimmon at smcrimmon@oriontalent.com or 984-208-3969 for more information.

Virtual

Virtual JMO Hiring Conference February 7-9 - Contact us at careers@oriontalent.com if you would like the chance to virtually interview with hiring managers.

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.

If you're looking for a quick way to introduce yourself, please send an email that includes your resume to our Regional Recruiting Manager, Mike Wood at mwood@oriontalent.com.

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 Virginia Beach, VA; 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 send an email that includes your resume to our Senior Vice President of Operations, Brian Henry at bhenry@oriontalent.com.

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.

Fort Hood - January 23
Fort Knox - January 30
Sill/Tinker/Vance - February 1

Fort Bliss - February 8
Fort Hood - February 16
Cannon/Holloman - February 22

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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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