The Hunter for Technicians & Leaders - February 2018

In This Issue

Orion's National Virtual Hiring Event - February 20-22

New Year, New Job?

Top Ten Job Seeker Blog Posts from 2017

The Best Cities to Find Work in 2018

Career Success with Orion

Podcast Series for Job Seekers

Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion

According to Your Peers

Upcoming Hiring Conferences

Career Transition Planning and Base Visits

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

Companies Recently Hiring

Connect with Orion Online

Orion's National Virtual Hiring Event - February 20-22

Orion has seen an increased demand for Field Service Technician roles, requiring the most technical and well-rounded technicians transitioning from the military. If you are interested in these types of careers, we will be holding our Virtual Hiring Event on February 20th-22nd. This will allow you to pursue Field Service Roles across the country without the need to travel. 

Please click here or contact us at careers@oriontalent.com for more information. 

New Year, New Job?

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.

Top Ten Job Seeker Blog Posts from 2017

Check out our top ten list of our most read job seeker blog posts from 2017:

Wayfair Vice President Presents to Junior Military Officers

Orion hire Daniel Canizales speaks to KXAN-TV about his new career in the Homebuilding Industry

Work with Orion Talent to Find Junior Military Officer Jobs - Here's Why

What the "Forever GI Bill" Means for Veterans and Current Service Members

Inside Look at an Orion Hiring Conference

Orion International Changes Name to Orion Talent, Expands Service Offerings

Hot Industries for Veterans in 2017

Engineering Careers for Veterans

We’ve Launched our Podcast for Job Seekers!

7 Tips for Landing a Civilian Job in 2017

Happy New Year from Orion Talent!

The Best Cities to Find Work in 2018

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.

Career Success with Orion

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

To learn more about these careers and see even more opportunities, please visit our Featured Jobs page.

According to Your Peers

"I heard about Orion Talent from a friend who used your company to get a job as well. I was a machinery technician for the Coast Guard for ten years. My background really helped out in getting my job. The training really paid for itself. My recruiters were very helpful in finding the job and setting up the interview.

Orion was a big help for me in finding my current opportunity. I have recommended Orion Talent to a few of my buddies who have recently left the military and are looking for a new start. Thank you for your help!" - Javier Torres, Maintenance Mechanic

"My Orion recruiter was the very best! Getting out of the military is a huge wake-up call; pursuing a career once out can be very stressful. My recruiter was extremely persistent, in a good way, to help me find the best career. If I didn't listen to him or heed his advice, I would not be currently emailing you from my place of employment.

I now hold a position of "Critical Environmental Controls Tech.” The one major parallel is that my department is 95% Veteran Based, which makes this career move 100 times easier.

Orion went above and beyond my needs. I don't believe there is any competition. Orion takes the time to talk and look into individual needs. I just couldn't be happier with the services that were provided by Orion. Without Orion, my family and I would still be in a financial struggle, second-guessing my departure from the Military. Thanks, Orion!" - Kyle Harrington, Critical Environmental Controls Tech. 

"The Orion Team and my Recruiter did an excellent job. I had been struggling in the job market for some time; I submitted many applications to places where I was offered a relatively low salary because of my career path, and I was frustrated, but somehow at the hiring conference I found there were positions for which I could interview that would take advantage of my circumstances. I loved the hiring conference, I received two offers from two good companies, it was well worth my time and I would highly recommend it to anyone." - Jacob Wittbrodt, Service Line Contractor

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 February 11-12 - Contact Quang 'Q' Truong at qtruong@oriontalent.com or 888-756-7466 x 211 for more information. 

San Diego, CA March 4-5 - Contact Jim Lewis at jlewis@oriontalent.com or 888-756-7466 x 223 for more information. 

Portland, OR March 25-26 - Contact Quang 'Q' Truong at qtruong@oriontalent.com or 888-756-7466 x 211 for more information. 

Northeast

Philadelphia, PA February 11-12 - Contact Leanne Gregory at lgregory@oriontalent.com or 757-998-8520 for more information. 

Norfolk, VA February 25-26 - Contact Leanne Gregory at lgregory@oriontalent.com or 757-998-8520 for more information. 

Providence, RI  March 18-19 - Contact Leanne Gregory at lgregory@oriontalent.com or 757-998-8520 for more information. 

Midwest

Cincinnati, OH February 11-12 - Contact Kerry Miller at kmiller@oriontalent.com or 513-644-3346 for more information. 

Chicago, IL March 11-12 - Contact Kerry Miller at kmiller@oriontalent.com or 513-644-3346 for more information. 

South Central

Houston, TX February 15-16 - Contact Doug Bell at dbell@oriontalent.com or 737-209-3361 for more information. 

Dallas, TX March 4-5 - Contact Doug Bell at dbell@oriontalent.com or 737-209-3361 for more information. 

Southeast

Columbia, SC February 19-20 - Contact Kristin Zimmerman at kzimmerman@oriontalent.com or 984-208-3987 for more information. 

Atlanta, GA March 26-27 - Contact Kristin Zimmerman at kzimmerman@oriontalent.com or 984-208-3987 for more information. 

Virtual

Virtual Hiring Conference February 20-22 - Contact Todd Hecht at thecht@oriontalent.com or 984-208-3960 for more information.  

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 $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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