The Hunter for Military Officers - May 2018

In this Issue

#WhyWait? Start Your Career Search Now

WEBINAR: Military Career Transition Q&A, Presented by JWMI

Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion

According to Your Peers

Career Success with Orion

Podcast Series for Job Seekers

Upcoming Hiring Conferences

Join the Orion Team

National Distinguished Candidate Conference: June 4 - 5 in San Diego, CA

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 Army Intel Officer: 

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.

WEBINAR: Military Career Transition Q&A, Presented by JWMI

The decision to transition out of the military into the civilian workforce is one that comes with a lot of uncertainty for many veteran job seekers. From knowing your market value to networking, to negotiating and accepting a job offer, the military transition requires diligence and patience.

The Jack Welch Management Institute (JWMI) recently hosted a “Military Career Transition Q&A” webinar presented by Mike Zeliff, former USMC Officer and JWMI’s Dean of Faculty & Students. Mike led a panel of three other veterans, including two JWMI graduates and one JWMI Professor.

The panelists answered questions from attendees based on their own military transitions and provided insight into how they overcame challenges and found rewarding careers outside of the military.

Topics include:

- Having confidence in your military background
- Leveraging education to take you from specialist to an expert
- Establishing a list of criteria for your dream job
- The importance of networking
- Selling yourself using Jack Welch’s “4 E’s of Leadership”

To hear the great advice that JWMI’s veterans shared, you can access the recording here. Visit us online to learn more about earning your online MBA through the Jack Welch Management Institute.

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

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!

LET US ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS!  »

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.

South Central

Dallas, TX May 6 - 7 - Contact Bob Berkholz, 737-209-3362, for more information. 

Midwest

Chicago, IL June 10 - 11- (Distinguished Candidate Conference) - Contact Bob Berkholz, 737-209-3362, for more information. 

Southeast

Jacksonville, FL May 7 - 8 - Contact Samantha McRimmon, 984-208-3969, for more information.   

Western

San Diego, CA June 4 -5 - (Distinguished Candidate Conference) - Contact Jay Koranda, (858) 267-4233, for more information. 

Virtual

Western Hiring Conference May 10 - 11 - Contact Jay Koranda, (858) 267-4233, for more information. 

National Virtual Hiring Conference May 23 - 25 - Contact Chris Hurst, 757-998-8524, 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 Austin, TX; Cincinnati, OH; Cary, NC; and Virginia Beach, VA, 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. Average total first year income for Account Executives is $80K+, with a goal of $100K+ in your second year and beyond. 

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.

Visit our Account Executive Careers with Orion Talent page to learn more about working at Orion, including a video, podcast, and webinar on our Account Executive positions.

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.   

National Distinguished Candidate Conference: June 4 - 5 in San Diego, CA

Orion Talent's next National Distinguished Candidate Conference will be held on June 4 - 5 in San Diego, CA. 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. Additionally, candidates should be available to start working within the next four months and be geographically flexible.

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. 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

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