The Hunter for Technicians & Leaders - November 2018
Thursday, November 1, 2018
In this Issue
Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion
Career Transition Planning and Base Visits
Podcast Series for Job Seekers
Ghosting: A Growing Trend among Job Seekers
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Career Success with Orion
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Siemens Lam Research Corporation ASML US Incorporated Luxottica Group Universal Studios Incorporated Elite Line Services Daifuku America Corporation Preferred Freezer Services |
Pfizer Incorporated CBRE Johnson Controls Qorvo - Triquint Semiconductor Incorporated Urenco Cree Screen Vertiv |
Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion
To learn more about these careers and see even more opportunities, please visit our Featured Employers page.
According to Your Peers
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.
West
For all base visits in the West, contact David Short, (858), 267-4240, for more information.
Camp Pendleton - October 26
SWRMC San Diego - October 31
MCRD San Diego - November 2
Camp Pendleton - November 2
MCAS Miramar - November 6
Camp Pendleton - November 9
SWRMC San Diego - November 14
NB Point Loma - November 14
NB San Diego - November 15
NAS North Island - November 16
MCAS Miramar - November 27
SWRMC San Diego - November 28
Camp Pendleton - November 30
Northeast
For all base visits in the Northeast, contact Steven Shawgo, (757) 998-8535, for more information.
Norfolk NS/JEB Little Creek - October 30
JEB Little Creek - November 2
Norfolk NS - November 6
NSY Portsmouth - November 7
Ballston Spa - November 8
Groton/New London - November 9
Norfolk NS - November 13
Norfolk NS - November 20
Norfolk NS - November 27
JEB Little Creek - November 28
Southeast
For all base visits in the Southeast, contact Doug Haynesworth, (984) 208-3951, for more information.
Camp Lejeune/New River - October 31
MCAS Beaufort - November 2
MCAS Beaufort - November 7
Camp Lejeune/New River - November 28
King's Bay - November 29
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 November 1 - 2 - Contact Jim Lewis, 858-267-4234, for more information.
Northeast
Northern NJ October 28 - 29 - Contact Annette Stephens, 757-998-8520, for more information.
Norfolk, VA November 4 - 5 - Contact Annette Stephens, 757-998-8520, for more information.
South Central
Dallas, TX November 8 - 9 - Contact Doug Bell, 737-209-3361, for more information.
Southeast
Columbia, SC November 4 - 5 - Contact Kristin Zimmerman, 984-208-3987, for more information.
Midwest
Chicago, IL October 28 - 29 - Contact Jarrod McGinnis, 513-644-3345, for more information.
St. Louis, MO November 4 - 5 - Contact Jarrod McGinnis, 513-644-3345, for more information.
Read more about what our candidates have to say about an Orion Hiring Conference.
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:
56. Ask the Right Questions and Close the Interview Like a Pro
55. Write a Resume That Will Get You Noticed
54. Distinguished Candidate Conference FAQs
53. VA Loans: Myths and Facts with BBMC Mortgage, Part 2
52. VA Loans: Myths and Facts with BBMC Mortgage, Part 1
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!
Ghosting - A Growing Trend among Job Seekers
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Though it typically finds its meaning in the dating world, “ghosting,” or stopping all forms of communication and contact with someone without any warning and for no apparent reason, is becoming an alarming trend in the corporate world.
Potential candidates are practicing this bizarre phenomenon during the interview and onboarding process, and even after accepting a job. Some employees are even ghosting after being employed for a few days - they simply stop showing up to work altogether.
Job Seeker ghosting seems to be a relatively new trend. “I have been a Recruiter for over seven years, and only within the last two years have I noticed an increased number of candidates who use the ‘ghosting’ tactic,” said Nora Liles, an Orion Talent Recruiter. “It is incredible how you can have consistent communication with a candidate in the early stage of the interview process, and surprisingly at the final stages of the interview process, they disappear.”
Why the sudden increase of candidates employing this unusual tactic? Nora believes it has something to do with an increase of millennials in the workplace. “I personally believe this is how most millenials handle pressure,” Nora states. “They simply avoid contact with a Recruiter if they have doubts about the career opportunity, or if they believe they have other or better options. Instead of a confrontation or having a direct conversation with the Recruiter, they choose to ‘ghost’ the Recruiter.”
Still others believe that this behavior is a direct result of poor communication from the companies themselves. Peter Cappelli, a management professor and director of Wharton’s Center for Human Resources, stated in an article that employers may have only themselves to blame for this alarming trend. “I think they (candidates) have learned it from the employers,” he said. “Employers were notorious for never getting back to people, and only letting them know what was going on if it turned out they wanted them to go to the next step.”
Regardless of why this trend is increasing in the corporate world, Hiring Managers, Recruiters, and Human Resource professionals all agree that this form of “communication” is not professional. Job seekers should exercise professional etiquette throughout the job search by being clear and communicative with their intentions, and staying in contact throughout the hiring process.
“Remember that open and consistent communication is beneficial to all parties involved,” Nora advised. “Ghosting is only a sign that the candidate lacks the communication skills that employers desire for employees that hold key roles within their organization.”
Nora also warned of the implications that ghosting can have on a job seeker’s future career options. “This interview may not turn into a career, but maintaining a positive relationship with a Recruiter or Hiring Manager may come in handy the next time you are searching for a job. Don’t be afraid to communicate, regardless of how tough you feel the conversation may be, because ghosting will only reflect poorly on your own professionalism.”
Listen for more on the topic of ghosting in our podcast episode ‘Ghosting’ - What is Is, What it Means for Your Job Search.
If you are looking for assistance in navigating the job search process, Orion offers a multitude of resources to help make the next step easier, including interview preparation, receiving an offer and negotiating, and even advice on job performance.
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Did you know that Orion candidates have earned $42,000 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!
It's Not Too Late: Win a Mortgage-Free Year from BBMC
It’s not too late to enter BBMC Mortgage’s “We’ve Got Your Six Mortgage-Free Year” sweepstakes! The contest will give one lucky military family 12 months of mortgage or rent payments courtesy of BBMC. What would you do without having to make a house payment for a year? BBMC wants you to dream big. Complete this form today for your chance to win, and start imagining all of the possibilities!
BBMC will select four (4) finalists on Veterans Day (11/11/18). Each finalist and a guest will receive airfare, hotel, tickets to BBMC’s tailgate party, and game tickets for the Army-Navy football game in December. During the tailgate party before the big game, BBMC will draw the winner of the mortgage-free year sweepstakes.
As you may know, Orion has partnered with BBMC Mortgage to help transitioning and former military service members achieve the goal of home ownership. With a strong commitment to serving those who have served our country, BBMC has donated more than $2.8 million to support veteran and active duty military non-profit organizations.
BBMC recently helped a Marine Corps veteran and first time home buyer save nearly $35,000 on her home. She was already in process with another lender when an Orion recruiter recommended that she reach out to BBMC. BBMC was able to reduce her interest rate by .375%, save $3,300 in out-of-pocket closing costs and allow her to close on her home in less than 3 weeks. “The biggest differentiator working with BBMC is cost structure. USAA, Navy Federal, Quicken Loans, and Wells Fargo all charge a 1% origination fee for using their services. We’re able to save our clients thousands of dollars up front by not charging that fee,” says Colin Gregg, Sales Training Manager at BBMC.
If you’d like to learn more about BBMC Mortgage, visit us online and complete this form for additional information.
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