The Hunter for Technicians & Leaders - May 2018

In this Issue

#WhyWait? Start Your Career Search Now

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

#WhyWait? Start Your Career Search Now

One of the first questions to cross a veteran's mind when they consider transitioning to the civilian world is when to begin the career search. Many veterans wait until a few months before they separate or retire. But, in most cases, the right answer is that it is never too early to start working with a military recruiting firm to find your civilian career.

Our data shows that of the JMOs who began working with Orion while they were on Active Duty, 53% accepted a position prior to their availability date. But, never fear, it’s never too late either. Our candidates that do not accept a position in advance of transitioning, still ultimately accept a position within an average of 16 days from their availability date.

We hear from many of our alumni that they wish they had contacted us sooner. Some found careers on their own but ended up utilizing our services later, while some waited until they were already separated and experienced a gap in employment.

Take this former Navy Nuclear Electrician's Mate: “Orion is exceptional at what they do – preparing military members for their post military career. I am proud to be able to call myself an Orion Success Story. If I could go back and do it again, I would have called sooner. Thank you, Orion!” 

And he’s not the only one:

No matter how far out you are from your transition, it is never too early to start planning for your civilian career. Orion has resources for you for every step of the process. 

Regardless of how far out you are, now is the perfect time to:

 - Create a job seeker account on Orion’s website.

 - Meet a recruiter in person or virtually at a base visit.

 - Schedule a phone screen with an Orion Candidate Recruiter

 - Begin your professional reading using our suggested reading list.

 - Subscribe to The Hunter, Orion's monthly e-newsletter for military job seekers.

 - Begin listening to Orion's From the Battlefield to the Boardroom Podcast, with episodes dedicated to supporting military job seekers throughout their transition process.

So, #whywait? Your new career could be right around the corner, but you won’t know if you don’t contact us. Be proactive and get on the path to a new civilian career today!

Learn more about our free career placement services for JMOs, NCOs, and Enlisted Technicians.

Career Success with Orion

Podcast Series for Job Seekers

Have you tuned in to From the Battlefield to the Boardroom, our podcast series 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:

34. Pursuing a Career Different from Your Military Occupation

33. Leveraging LinkedIn in Your Job Search

32. Former Communications Officer Leads Process Improvement at Faith Technologies

31. Career Opportunities for Veterans in the Residential Construction Industry

30. Career Opportunities for Veterans in the Manufacturing Industry

29. Military Friendly Employer: Daifuku

Visit us online to listen to all the episodes! You can subscribe via your favorite podcast platform or RSS feed, to automatically receive new episodes as they are released.

We'd love to feature your questions in our upcoming episodes. If you have any questions you'd like to hear us answer, click below to email us!

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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

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.

West

Seattle, WA May 10-11 - Contact Jim Lewis, 858-267-4234, for more information. 

Northeast

Philadelphia, PA April 30-May 1 - Contact Leanne Gregory, 757-998-8520, for more information. 

South Central

Dallas, TX May 6-7 - Contact Doug Bell, 737-209-3361, for more information. 

Southeast

Jacksonville, FL May 7-8 - Contact Kristin Zimmerman, 984-208-3987, 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. You can also fill out this base visit form for more info.

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

Did you know that Orion candidates have earned $13,700 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!

Companies Recently Hiring

Connect with Orion Online

Follow us to keep up-to-date on all things Orion, including hiring events, base visits, webinars, and news pertinent to veterans through our social media listed below.