The Hunter for Military Officers - July 2018
Sunday, July 1, 2018
In this Issue
Military Recruiting Myth: Working with a Recruiter Will Lower Your Salary
Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion
Podcast Series for Job Seekers
National Distinguished Candidate Conference: August 27 - 28 in Philadelphia, PA
Career Transition Planning and Base Visits
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Interview with Tom Wolfe, Author of Out of Uniform: Your Guide to a Successful Military-to-Civilian Career Transition
Tom Wolfe’s “Out of Uniform: Your Guide to a Successful Military-to-Civilian Career Transition”
is an invaluable resource to help veterans navigate the job market and succeed in their first post-military career. Tom, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former Navy Officer turned career coach, wrote Out of Uniform to help all transitioning military personnel, regardless of service, branch, rank, rating, time in service, time in grade, or specialty. The book provides actionable advice for every stage of the transition process, enhanced by anecdotes based on the experiences of other veterans.
Tom recently released the second edition of Out of Uniform to address changes in the job market, primarily in light of the impact that social media has had on recruiting. “I believe the overall message in the first edition is timeless, but some things do change, especially when it comes to technology, information sharing, and the role of military service veterans in the civilian workforce,” he explains.
Out of Uniform is divided into eight topics, addressed in the chronological order in which they occur during the military-to-civilian transition process. Topics range from assessing your overall transition readiness, to accepting an offer, and everything in between. “I wrote this book to assist individuals in career transition. This transition is a plan and a process—a series of connecting steps strung together in a logical manner. There are many tools available to you as you accomplish each of the steps. Eventually you use your tools, apply your craft, seek help if you need it, and continue your professional development,” says Tom.
For more insight on how to succeed in your military to civilian transition, listen to Orion’s From the Battlefield to the Boardroom podcast featuring Tom Wolfe. Tom joins our podcast to discuss highlights from the second edition of Out of Uniform, and shares advice that has helped thousands of job seekers over his 30-year career.
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Military Recruiting Myth: Working with a Recruiter Will Lower Your Salary
I talked with a transitioning Officer recently and he told me that he had been advised to steer clear of working with a military recruiter. The reason? Because “recruiters are paid a commission that reduces the salary being received by the service member. Working with a Recruiter leads to a lower starting salary.” While I can’t guarantee that this has never happened in the history of recruiting, I think this concern comes from a lack of understanding about how things generally work in the recruiting industry.
There are two main points that should be understood:
- Companies have established salary ranges they are willing to pay for each position.
- Talent Acquisition expenses are a part of doing business. If a company engages with a recruiting firm, they are willing to pay the fee for that service, and it’s coming from a different budget than payroll/salary.
In most companies, each permanent position has a specified range for the base salary. Within that range, where a particular candidate falls is based on a number of factors, including:
- Experience level and strength of the candidate
- How well the candidate interviewed and presented themselves
- How well the candidate can negotiate their value
A recruiting firm's fee does not impact a potential salary with a prospective company. So, why is a company willing to pay the fee of a recruiting firm? It’s widely accepted that a company’s people are its most valuable asset, and there’s a premium placed on finding the right people to join the team.
Some companies have robust internal recruiting teams and they rely on those teams to find the talent they need. These recruiting teams cost money in salary, benefits, and other overhead costs related to employment. Other companies may have a small HR team but choose to outsource recruiting to a large staffing or RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) firm—which comes with a significant price tag. Most companies have some level of HR and internal recruiting capability, but they also rely on recruiting firms to help them find talent when they need it. Military recruiting firms fit into a unique niche because whether a company has a large internal team or it outsources recruiting entirely, they likely rely on a military recruiting firm to help fill key positions.
As long as a military recruiting firm doesn’t require a candidate to promise exclusivity when working with their firm, there’s no risk in engaging with a military recruiter. The recruiter will seek to understand your background and your preferences and then try to match you with opportunities that align with both. The role of a military recruiter is to present candidates who are qualified, briefed and interested in the opportunity, creating a win-win solution for the job seeker and the company.
Brian Henry served for 11 years as an Infantry Officer in the Marine Corps, during which time he served as a Company Commander, and Battalion Operations Officer and graduated from the Army’s Ranger and Airborne Schools and the Amphibious Warfare School. He joined Orion Talent in 1998 as an Account Executive before becoming an Officer Recruiter. Brian has served in a number of roles and is currently the Senior Vice President, Operations, where he is responsible for the officer recruiting teams in Orion’s five offices.
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.
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Career Success with Orion
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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:
43. The Military Guide: Financial Independence, Part 2
42. The Military Guide: Financial Independence, Part 1
41. Career Opportunities for Veterans in the Building Controls Industry
40. Tom Wolfe, Author of "Out of Uniform" - Part 2
39. Tom Wolfe, Author of "Out of Uniform" - Part 1
38. Top 10 Interview Dos and Don'ts
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!
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.
Northeast
Philadelphia, PA July 8 - 9 - Contact Chris Hurst, 757-998-8524, for more information.
South Central
Dallas, TX July 15 - 16 - Contact Bob Berkholz, 737-209-3362, for more information.
Midwest
Chicago, IL July 29 - 30 - Contact Bob Berkholz, 737-209-3362, for more informaton.
Southeast
Jacksonville, FL June 25 - 26 - Contact Samantha McRimmon, 984-208-3969, for more information.
Columbia, SC July 16 - 17 - Contact Samantha McRimmon, 984-208-3969, for more information.
Western
San Diego, CA July 15 - 16 - Contact Jay Koranda, (858) 267-4233, for more information.
Virtual
July 11 - 13 - Contact Chris Hurst, 757-998-8524, for more information.
Join the Orion Team
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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; San Diego, CA; 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 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.
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: August 27 - 28 in Philadelphia, PA
Orion Talent's next National Distinguished Candidate Conference will be held on August 27 - 28 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. 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.
South Central
Fort Polk (Virtual) - June 29
Fort Hood - July 13
Lackland/Randolph/Fort Sam Houston (Virtual) - July 27
Midwest
Fort Leonard Wood (Virtual) - July 11
Southeast
Cherry Point - June 22
Western
San Diego 32nd Street - June 21
NAS North Island - June 22
Camp Pendleton - June 22
MCAS Miramar - June 26
NB San Diego - June 27
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Did you know that Orion candidates have earned $26,900 in referral bonuses in 2018?
For every job seeker you refer to us who is subsequently hired through 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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