The Hunter for Military Officers - August 2018
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
In this Issue
Transitioning Junior Military Officers: Why Work with Orion? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Win a Mortgage-Free Year from BBMC
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
Transitioning Junior Military Officers: Why Work with Orion? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Orion has successfully matched tens of thousands of Junior Military Officers (JMOs) with rewarding civilian careers since 1991. We are with you for every step of the military-to-civilian transition - from building your resume, career counseling and transition assistance, to interview preparation and interviews. If you are a transitioning Junior Military Officer looking for a civilian career, Orion can help make the transition into the civilian workforce easier by matching your skills and career goals with opportunities within America’s finest companies.
We offer an industry-leading preparation program completely free of charge to our candidates, allowing you to work with Recruiters who are also former Military Officers. Most importantly, our services deliver rewarding careers to the JMOs who utilize Orion in their career search.
With a focus on bottom-line results for our candidates, our JMOs enter successful careers across a wide variety of industries - including High Tech, Manufacturing, Construction, Medical & Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Energy & Utilities, Logistics, Transportation & Distribution, and more.
Why should Junior Military Officers (JMOs) seeking a best-fit post-military career work with Orion? We looked at hiring data on our JMOs from the last several years, and the results speak for themselves.
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Exposure to a wide variety of companies and opportunities.
On average, Orion JMO hires interview with 6.4 companies. Check out our infographic for our top 10 Job Titles, leading Industries, and Companies that hire JMO talent through Orion.
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An efficient and results-focused hiring process.
53% of our JMO hires accept a position prior to their ETS date. Among those that do not accept a position in advance of transitioning, these JMOs accept a position within 16 days following their transition date.
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Extremely competitive salaries.
The average starting salary for a JMO hired through Orion is $80,133. Check out our infographic for additional salary information based on the region(s) of the country you are considering.
The average starting salary for a Service Academy graduate hired through Orion is $85,376. This is 17.6% HIGHER than the nationwide starting salary average for Service Academy grads.
Check out our infographic below for more information on key stats and the top industries, job titles, and average salaries of Junior Military Officers who have chosen to work with Orion Talent to help with their military to civilian career transition. If you are transitioning from the military and are ready to find your next career with Orion, get started today.
Win a Mortgage-Free Year from BBMC
Imagine not having to make a house payment for an entire year. Would you buy a new car? Take a vacation? Save for college? Orion’s partner BBMC Mortgage has you covered with its ‘We’ve Got Your Six Mortgage Free Year’ sweepstakes. The company is bringing back its mortgage-free year sweepstakes for the third straight year. The road to winning this contest is paved with four simple steps:
1. Enter Sweepstakes
Fill out this form for a chance to win your mortgage or rent paid for by BBMC Mortgage
2. Four (4) Finalists Drawn
After Veteran’s Day, 11/11/18, BBMC will draw four finalists who could win a mortgage-free year. Plus, you’ll get to attend the Army vs. Navy football party and game (see #3 for details).
3. Attend Army Vs. Navy Game
Each finalist and their guest will get complimentary airfare, hotel and tickets to attend BBMC’s tailgate party and the Army vs. Navy football game on 12/08/18.
4. Winner Announced
During the tailgate party before the big game, BBMC will draw the winner of the mortgage-free year sweepstakes. That winner can celebrate at the game and start planning what they will do with the extra money they will have for 12 months!
Orion partnered with BBMC Mortgage in 2017 to help transitioning and former military service members achieve the goal of home ownership. BBMC Mortgage, a leading provider of VA loans, assists Veterans in purchasing homes they can afford, by providing lower rates, lower fees, no down payment and more relaxed qualifications when compared to a conventional loan.
Visit us online to learn more about BBMC Mortgage, and complete this form for additional information.
Sweepstakes Disclaimer: No purchase necessary. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. Open to entrants in all 50 U.S. States (and the District of Columbia). For official rules, click here.
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
Check out the careers of some of our newest alumni:
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:
46. Marine Corps Veteran Launches Career in Sales
45. Unilever Provides Careers with Purpose for Veterans
44. Careers in Field Service for Veterans
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
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 August 27 - 28 (Distinguished Candidate Conference) - Contact Chris Hurst, 757-998-8524, for more information.
South Central
Houston, TX August 5 - 6 - Contact Bob Berkholz, 737-209-3362, for more information.
Midwest
Chicago, IL July 29 - 30 - Contact Bob Berkholz, 737-209-3362, for more informaton.
Columbus, OH August 12 - 13 - Contact Bob Berkholz, 737-209-3362, for more informaton.
Southeast
Charlotte, NC August 9 - 10 - Contact Samantha McRimmon, 984-208-3969, for more information.
Orlando, FL August 9 - 10 - Contact Samantha McRimmon, 984-208-3969, for more information.
Atlanta, GA August 27 - 28 - Contact Samantha McRimmon, 984-208-3969, for more information.
Western
Seattle, WA August 2 - 3 - Contact Jay Koranda, (858) 267-4233, for more information.
San Diego, CA August 26 - 27 - Contact Jay Koranda, (858) 267-4233, 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; 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.
Once you are ready to apply, the next step is to complete an online sales assessment.
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.
Lackland/Randolph/Fort Sam Houston (Virtual) - July 27
Camp Lejeune/New River - August 8
Fort Hood - August 10
MCAS Beaufort - August 10
Kings Bay - August 16
Fort Bliss (Virtual) - August 17
MCAS Beaufort - August 17
Camp Lejeune/New River - August 22
Fort Carson (Virtual) - August 24
MCAS Cherry Point - August 24
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Did you know that Orion candidates have earned $30,900 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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