The Hunter for Military Officers - February 2018

Thursday, February 1, 2018

In This Issue

Orion's National Virtual Hiring Event - February 7-9

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.

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 us at careers@oriontalent.com.

New Year, New Job?

Find a New Job Podcast

If one of your New Year's Resolutions is to find a new job, you don't want to miss our podcast episode, New Year, New Job. January is a great time to begin your job search. Key decision makers are back in the office after the holidays, and budgeting and workforce planning are on your side.

In this episode, Marcus Ochoa a former Air Force Veteran and current Recruiter at Orion discusses the ways you can jump-start your career search in 2018.

Topics include:

Tips for beginning your job search
How to ace the interview
"Kissing frogs" until you find the right job

Listen to the full episode here or subscribe on Google Play Music and/or Apple Podcasts to get new episodes as they become available.

We hope you enjoy the podcast! If you have any questions about a specific show or recommendations for future topics, please send us an email at podcast@orioninternational.com.

The Best Cities to Find Work in 2018

Best cities for jobs

Are you transitioning out of the military and looking for a new civilian career? If you are considering relocating for a new career, read on to learn more about this year’s best cities to find work in the U.S. WalletHub compared data from 182 different cities in the U.S. with two key dimensions in mind: “job market” and “socioeconomic”. They then judged these dimensions using 26 different metrics including “job opportunities”, “unemployment rate”, “median annual income”, and “average commute time,” resulting in a total score out of 100 possible points.

2018 is shaping up to be a record-setting year, with unemployment reaching its lowest point in a couple of decades. Depending on the city, about a third of employers will be looking to add manpower this year.

Here is a list of a few of the companies that exclusively hire military through Orion, and a sample of positions for which we are recruiting, in the best cities to find jobs in 2018.

There were many factors that went into WalletHub’s rankings, and you can view all 182 cities and their positions 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:

21. Frequently Asked Interview Questions for Engineering Roles

22. New Year, New Job!

23. Equip Yourself for a Successful Military Transition

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

"My Orion Recruiter worked closely with me and he was, without a doubt, unbelievable to work with! He had my intentions/needs as a first priority and I never felt like he was just trying to 'land me a job' to get paid. He worked diligently to put me in a geographic location I wanted and had my family as number one priority as well. A BIG shout-out to him: Thank you!

I worked with 4 major recruiting firms, plus a local private and local nonprofit firm, and Orion was definitely the best! I recommend Orion to all my friends who are thinking of getting out!" - Jake Ringrose, Systems Controls Account Manager

"I was an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Captain in the U.S. Army. I was pleasantly surprised to realize that my leadership experience easily translated to corporate America. In my newest role, I love the fact that a lot of the science-based information and concepts that I learned in EOD school were actively utilized in the pharmaceutical industry.

I felt throughout my time working with Orion, their staff actually listened to my concerns, and my ambitions. Other companies that I worked with didn't acknowledge my goals. Thanks, Orion! I am hoping this opportunity lasts a lifetime!" - Kevin Campomi, Process Engineer

"I would highly recommend Orion. I was able to secure an interesting job, with a great salary and in the Northeast region that I desired. I attended one hiring conference in Providence RI. I had approx. four interviews that day at the conference. I had a follow up onsite interview a few weeks later with my current employer and received my official job offer shortly after.

Overall excellent service and I could not have been more pleased." - John Johnson, Internal Quality Clinic Manager

Career Success with Orion

US Army Civil Affairs Officer, Production Supervisor, Medical Equipment/Products, Concord, CA, $115,000
US Army Chinook Helicopter Pilot, Manufacturing Procurement, Manufacturing, Cincinnati, OH, $90,000
US Navy Surface Warfare Officer, Operations Manager, Alternative Energy, Cincinnati, OH, $90,000
US Marine Corps Public Affairs Officer, Purchasing Analyst, Medical Equipment/Products, Mahwah, NJ, $93,000
US Army Supply Corps Officer, Engineer, Aerospace/Defense, Kansas City, MO, $81,000

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!

Virtual

Virtual JMO Hiring Conference February 7-9 - Contact Chris Hurst at churst@oriontalent.com or 757-998-8524 for more information.

West

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

San Diego, CA March 4-5 - Contact Jay Koranda at jkoranda@oriontalent.com or 888-756-7466 x 213 for more information.

Portland, OR March 25-26 - Contact Jay Koranda at jkoranda@oriontalent.com or 888-756-7466 x 213 for more information.

Midwest

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

Chicago, IL March 11-12 (Distinguished Candidate Conference) - Contact Bob Berkholz at bberkholz@oriontalent.com or 737-209-3362 for more information.

Northeast

Philadelphia, PA February 11-12 - Contact Chris Hurst at churst@oriontalent.com or 757-998-8524 for more information.

Providence, RI March 18-19 - Contact Chris Hurst at churst@oriontalent.com or 757-998-8524 for more information.

Southeast

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

Atlanta, GA March 26-27 - Contact Samantha McRimmon at smcrimmon@oriontalent.com or 984-208-3969 for more information.

South Central

Dallas, TX March 4-5 - Contact Bob Berkholz at bberkholz@oriontalent.com or 737-209-3362 for more information.

Join the Orion Team

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 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.

National Distinguished Candidate Conference - March 11-12 in Chicago, IL and April 30 - May 1 in Philadelphia, PA

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 March 11-12 in Chicago, IL, and on April 30 - May 1 in Philadelphia, PA. 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.

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.

SUBASE Groton - March 2nd - Contact Steve Shawgo at sshawgo@oriontalent.com or 757-998-8535 for more information.
MCAS New River - March 7th - For more information, please complete the base visit form.
MCAS Beaufort - March 9th - For more information, please complete the base visit form.
Kings Bay - March 15th - For more information, please complete the base visit form.

Cherry Point - March 16th - For more information, please complete the base visit form.
Fort Campbell - March 21st - 22nd - For more information, please complete the base visit form.
Ft. Carson - March 22nd - For more information, please complete the base visit form.
Camp Lejeune/ New River - March 28th - For more information, please complete the base visit form.
Fort Hood - March 29th - For more information, please complete the base visit form.

Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion

Did you know that Orion candidates have earned $3,400 in referral bonuses in 2018?

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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