The Hunter for Military Officers - December 2018

In this Issue

#OrionChat on FAQs in the Military to Civilian Transition Process

Careers for Veterans in the Oil and Gas Industry

Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion

According to Your Peers

Career Success with Orion

Podcast Series for Job Seekers

Upcoming Hiring Conferences

Join the Orion Team

Career Transition Planning and Base Visits

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

Companies Recently Hiring

Connect with Orion Online

#OrionChat on FAQs in the Military to Civilian Transition Process

On Wednesday, October 3rd, Orion held our inaugural #orionchat “tweet chat” on our Twitter, @orioncareers. In case you aren’t familiar with the concept, a tweet chat is a live conversation on Twitter to discuss a specific topic - we kicked off our first one ever to answer commonly asked questions about the military to transition process.

We were joined by Brian Henry, Senior Vice President of Recruiting, Todd Phillips, Senior Vice President of Technical Recruiting, and Dave Lehmkuhl, Southeast Regional Manager.

Brian, Todd, and Dave answered questions on topics including the benefits of working with a recruiter, how to attend an Orion Hiring Conference, the single most important thing a service member can do in preparation for their military to civilian transition, and much more.

Read a few key tweets from the #orionchat:

If you missed the tweet chat, you can catch up on our Twitter, or read a full summary here.

Our next tweet chat is being planned to focus on jobs within the Food and Beverage industry, so don’t miss it! Follow @orioncareers for updates, and if you have any questions that you’d like answered, message us!

Careers for Veterans in the Oil and Gas Industry

The Oil & Gas industry is a global powerhouse employing hundreds of thousands of workers worldwide as well as generating hundreds of billions of dollars globally each year. While the oil & gas industry is always changing, a career in the industry is steady, since the need for oil is always present across a variety of industries. Oil is not just used in automobiles and airplanes, but in everyday items, such as plastic, cleaning supplies, medical supplies, and even clothing and cosmetics contain oil compounds.

Because of the technical knowledge and intangible skills gained in the military, a career in oil and gas is a natural transition for veterans. “There are a lot of similarities between the military and the oil and gas industry,” explains Steve Casey, Vice President at Orion. “Managers in this industry today are looking for disciplined, hard working, reliable, get-your-hands-dirty, technically capable, and trainable people who want to learn and grow. They’re looking for people who have no problem working in the field and handling tougher environments, and who don’t want to sit inside of an office all day,” he says.

There are many benefits to a career in the oil & gas industry. Compensation is historically higher than most other industries, with entry level Operator positions earning $70,000-$80,000+ in the first year, and Engineers earning well over $100,000. There are also many opportunities for promotion and growth, with the option to move around all over the U.S. and internationally. In addition to compensation, the oil and gas industry allows its employees the opportunity to work with some of the most advanced technology available today. “Many candidates don’t realize how high-tech the oil and gas industry is. Whenever I tour one of the facilities I’m amazed by the technology,” says Casey.

Orion has hired thousands of veterans into some of the world’s leading oil and gas companies like Phillips 66, Halliburton, Schlumberger, ExxonMobile, KinderMorgan and many more. Visit us online to learn more about careers in the oil and gas industry.

Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion

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:

60. Career Opportunities for Veterans with Schwan's

59. A Financial Advisor's Guide to Protecting Your Finances When Leading Active Duty

58. To Move, or Not to Move? Deciding Where to Live When You Leave Active Duty

57. 7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Left the Military

56. Ask the Right Questions and Close the Interview Like a Pro

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!

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.

Northeast

Philadelphia, PA December 2 - 3 - Contact Chris Hurst, 757-998-8524, for more information.

South Central

Houston, TX December 2 - 3 - Contact Bob Berkholz, 737-209-3362, for more information. 

Midwest

Cincinnati, OH December 2 - 3 - Contact Bob Berkholz, 737-209-3362, for more information.

Southeast

Atlanta, GA December 3 - 4 - Contact Samantha McRimmon, 984-208-3969, for more information.

Western

San Diego, CA December 2 - 3 - Contact Jay Koranda, 858-267-4233, for more information.

Seattle, WA December 10 - 11 - Contact Jay Koranda, 858-267-4233, for more information.

Virtual

East Coast JMO Service Academy Graduates December 13 - 14 - 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; 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.   

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 Hood - December 7
Fort Carson (Virtual) - December 14-15

West

For all base visits in the West, contact David Short, (858), 267-4240, for more information.

MCRD San Diego - December 7
Camp Pendleton - December 7
MCAS Miramar - December 11
SWRMC San Diego - December 12
NB Point Loma - December 12
32nd St San Diego - December 13
NB San Diego - December 14
Camp Pendleton - December 14
MCAS Miramar - December 18
Camp Pendleton - December 21

Northeast

For all base visits in the Northeast, contact Steven Shawgo, (757) 998-8535, for more information.

Norfolk NS - December 4
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - December 6
Norfolk NS - December 11
Norfolk NS - December 18

Southeast

For all base visits in the Southeast, contact Doug Haynesworth, (984) 208-3951, for more information.

MCAS Beaufort - December 7
Camp Lejeune/New River - December 12

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

Did you know that Orion candidates have earned $62,000 in referral bonuses in 2018?

For every job seeker you refer to us who is subsequently hired through Orion, you'll receive a $100 gift card to a retailer of your choice after they reach 90 days on the new job!

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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