The Hunter for Military Officers - October 2018

In this Issue

Does Your Resume Contain These Three Important Words?

PODCAST: The Military Guide to Financial Independence

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 Conferences: October 8 - 9 in Atlanta and San Diego

Career Transition Planning and Base Visits

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

Companies Recently Hiring

Connect with Orion Online

Does Your Resume Contain These Three Important Words?

Transitioning from a military career to a civilian career can be a daunting and challenging journey. You likely have concerns about how to translate your the skills and experience you’ve gained in the military to help you stand out when interviewing for a civilian career. According to a recent article from U.S. Veterans Magazine, there are three words every veteran should list on their resume and mention in their interviews.

Leadership
This is the trait most often emphasized with veterans. Almost all veterans leave the military having some form of leadership experience. Some veterans have led entire commands, while others may have been responsible for leading one other person. Either way, that experience is valuable for the workplace. Combine leadership experience with initiative and decision-making, and you have character any employer would value. Listing leadership on a resume is pretty straightforward and a must for any veteran.

Follower
The other side of that coin is how good of a follower you are. We spend our entire military service following and obeying others. Not every employer is looking to hire a manager, supervisor or person specifically meant to lead. Plus, every other veteran that is interviewing for that job will be bragging about their leadership traits. You can be the person that stands out by explaining how you followed orders and took initiative based on the commander’s intent. Even if you’re applying for a leadership position, you’ll presumably answer to someone above you and assuring them you can follow instructions will only help.

Teamwork
Any successful, high-performing unit requires teamwork. That includes good leadership, obedient and effective followers, and a strong collaboration among peers. Teamwork and company culture are important for many organizations. Provide an example of where you were a part of a strong team and describe that experience in the interview.

View the current issue of U.S. Veterans Magazine for more resources to assist you in your military to civilian career transition.

PODCAST: The Military Guide to Financial Independence

Orion’s “From the Battlefield to the Boardroom” podcast provides resources to not only help navigate your job search, but to assist in all areas of your military to civilian transition. We recently interviewed Doug Nordman, author of The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement, and founder of The Military Guide website; and Brian Henry, Senior Vice President of Recruiting at Orion, about achieving financial independence after the military. In this two-part podcast, Doug and Brian provide insight on the new military pension system, financial myths of retirement, financially preparing to leave the military, resources for financial education and more.

The Decision to Leave Active Duty

Only 1 out of 6 people who join the military will serve 20 years. Some may know from the beginning that their days are numbered but for others it isn’t so clear cut. “Take it one obligation at a time. You joined the military to do something that challenges you and is fulfilling. Learn your job, get a few promotions and serve your obligation. At the end of your service obligation, start thinking about what the next step is going to be,” says Nordman. “If you’re still feeling challenged and fulfilled, stay on Active Duty. When the fun stops, you’ll know, and that’s when you need to consider leaving,” he continues. Nordman recommends developing a plan to have 6-12 months of expenses covered so you won’t be rushed into a career decision based on salary alone.

Know Where Your Money is Going

Nordman recommends tracking your expenses for a period of time to see where your money is going. After a couple of months, sit down and figure out if the money you are spending has added value to your life. If you enjoyed it and found it was worth the expense, find a way to keep doing it. The key is to find the balance of what you enjoy and are willing to spend money on, and knowing the difference between frugality and deprivation. “Most people will find that over a couple of months they’ve wasted money on and things that can be turned into savings and investments. If you had debt when you started tracking your expenses, you’ll be able to pay off the debt and use those skills to keep you on the path to financial independence,” explains Nordman.

Increase Your Income with a Side Hustle

Once you’ve began tracking and cutting expenses, the next step is figuring out how to increase your income. “If you’re still in the military, the easiest way to increase your income is to get promoted, but that’s easier said than done,” says Nordman. Instead, he recommends a “side hustle” - something you enjoy doing that people will also pay you to do. A side hustle is something anyone can do, even if you’re still on Active Duty. “It might be as simple as getting a degree and begin working on something outside of your Active Duty hours to make a little bit of money,” he explains. 

If achieving financial freedom is a dream of yours, make sure you listen to “The Military Guide: Financial Independence, Part 1” and “The Military Guide: Financial Independence, Part 2.”

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 Employers 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:

50. 'Ghosting' - What it Is, What it Means for Your Job Search

49. Take Charge of Panel and Meal-Time Interviews

48. Career Opportunities for Veterans in the Oil & Gas Industry

Visit us online to listen to all the episodes, and explore our new podcast categories on each stage of the transition process. You can also 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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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

Providence, RI September 30 - October 1 - Contact Chris Hurst, 757-998-8524, for more information.

Northern NJ October 28 - 29 - Contact Chris Hurst, 757-998-8524, for more information.

South Central

Houston, TX October 14 - 15 - Contact Bob Berkholz, 737-209-3362, for more information. 

Midwest

Chicago, IL October 28 - 29 - Contact Bob Berkholz, 737-209-3362, for more informaton.

Southeast

Atlanta, GA October 8 - 9 (Distinguished Candidate Conference) - Contact Samantha McRimmon, 984-208-3969, for more information.

Western

San Diego, CA October 8 - 9 (Distinguished Candidate Conference) - Contact Jay Koranda, (858) 267-4233, for more information.

Read more about what our candidates have to say about an Orion Hiring Conference.

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 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. 

Watch the video below from Dave Lehmkuhl, our Raleigh Regional Sales Manager, for more info about this position: 

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 Conferences: October 8 - 9 in Atlanta and San Diego

Orion Talent's next National Distinguished Candidate Conferences will be held on October 8 - 9 in Atlanta, GA; and October 8 - 9 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.

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.

Fort Drum - September 21
Camp Lejeune/Cherry Point - September 26
Kings Bay - September 27
Fort Sill/Tinker/Vance (Virtual) - September 28
Fort Hood - October 12
Cannon/Holloman (Virtual) - October 19 - 20
Fort Bliss (Virtual) - October 26

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

Did you know that Orion candidates have earned $28,200 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!

Companies Recently Hiring

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