The Hunter for Technicians & Leaders - March 2019

In this Issue

Keep Your Resume Up to Date in our Database

Translate Leadership Lessons from the Marines into your Civilian Career

Follow #OrionTalentJobs and Stay Connected in Your Job Search

Virtually Interview for your Next Career through Orion Talent

Careers for Veterans with DECO

Career Success with Orion

Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion

According to Your Peers

Career Transition Planning and Base Visits

Upcoming Hiring Conferences

Podcast Series for Job Seekers

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

Companies Recently Hiring

Connect with Orion Online

Keep Your Resume Up to Date in our Database

If you haven't already, be sure to upload your updated resume in our database. Our search engine will pull key information from your resume that recruiters are searching for current job opportunities. By keeping an updated resume on file in our database, you will increase the chance of us making a great match as new career opportunities are presented.

You can upload your resume by logging in to your account and selecting "My Resume," entering in your information, and uploading your document. Forgot your password? Click on the forgot password link and enter your email address.

You can register on our site here. Creating an account gives you access to apply for jobs in which you are interested, and allows our recruiters to identify you as a potential match for positions they are are seeking to fill.

Translate Leadership Lessons from the Marines into your Civilian Career

G.I. Jobs recently wrote an article highlighting five leadership lessons learned in the Marines - lead by example, make decisions, be confident, know your Marines, and understand the potential risk. Each of these lessons can translate into a civilian career. By understanding each leadership attribute, you can utilize these attributes throughout the interview process and upon beginning your new career.

Lead by example - A great leader understands that in order to spark the confidence needed in others and in your own leadership, you have to do the tasks that you are asking others to do. Adopt a “no task too small” mindset in your career, and show the leadership at your company that you are willing to be an example for others.

Make decisions - As a leader, you must make decisions, whether good or bad, and live with the consequences. In the interview process, prepare examples for when you made a decision that impacted your team, both positively and negatively, and what you learned from the situation.

Be confident - Colin Powell once stated, “Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them. They have either lost confidence that you can help, or concluded you do not care. Either case is a failure of leadership.” Have confidence in your own decisions and confidence in the experiences and skillset you gained in the military. Understand that these qualities are what companies are seeking in their employees, and that the soft skills learned in the military are highly sought after in the civilian workplace.

Know Your Marines - Just like it’s important to know your fellow service members, it’s also important to know your potential employer. Do your research during the interview process and find out everything there is to know about the company that you’re interviewing with, including their mission, values, culture, and history. Researching your employer will also serve you well once hired, as you will have a deeper understanding of the company.

Understand the potential risk - From the article, “Before you plan to do something, make sure you understand what you’re about to get into.” Once you have made the decision to transition out of the military, make sure that you are properly prepared. Orion offers a Military Transition Resource guide to help you prepare for every aspect of your transition. Following our guidance will ensure that your transition and civilian career will be successful.

While the G.I. Jobs article highlighted the Marines, every branch of the military has instilled these qualities in its service members and veterans. Here at Orion we want to help you reach your civilian career potential. Learn more about Orion’s services, and register today to get started.

Follow #OrionTalentJobs and Stay Connected in Your Job Search

Are you following our new hashtag #OrionTalentJobs? All current job openings shared on our social media channels, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, will include #OrionTalentJobs to give you added visibility on our current career opportunities.

We post multiple job opportunities each day with upcoming interview dates for positions across the country for former and transitioning Junior Military Officers, Enlisted Technicians, Noncommissioned Officers, and Combat Arms Personnel.

In addition, you can always search for specific jobs in our Veteran and Military Jobs Search, where you can search by paygrade, degree, keyword, industry, and location.

Whether you are transitioning from the military soon or are a veteran seeking a career change, we hope you will follow #OrionTalentJobs, and that it will be beneficial to your job search.

Virtually Interview for your Next Career through Orion Talent

An Orion virtual interview is your chance to interview with hiring managers for positions across the U.S. that are a match with your background, skills, and preferences.  All you need is a good internet connection and smartphone or web camera to interview for your next career from anywhere in the country without the need to travel.

Orion virtual interviews are an effective and efficient way to find your next career. And as more and more companies turn toward this technology, it's important to become comfortable in front of the camera.

Here are just a few of Orion's top clients who virtually interview military talent:

Lam Research
Unilever
Schwan's
Siemens
Stryker
Lutron

Orion's next Virtual Hiring Event will be held on March 20-22 for careers in the Southeast and South Central U.S. Learn more and apply to be considered.

Listen to our podcast to hear an Orion Account Executive discuss keys to acing your virtual interview: 

Careers for Veterans with DECO

Orion has recently partnered with DECO, a privately held, global provider of law enforcement, military training, security solutions, and specialized technical services to government clients throughout the world. Over the past 31 years, DECO has grown from three employees and a handful of clients, to more than 2,200 professionals operating in unison across 75 countries.

DECO delivers customized solutions to DoD, DoS, DHS, and multiple other U.S. Government entities, including The Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO). OBO directs the worldwide overseas building program for the Department of State and the U.S. Government community serving abroad under the authority of the chiefs of mission.

In support of DECO’s contract with OBO, the company is currently hiring Construction Surveillance Technicians (CST) and Cleared American Guards (CAG) for multiple locations overseas. CSTs and CAGs are responsible for monitoring construction activities and inspecting materials that will be installed in secure construction sites. These roles require an active Top Secret Clearance and a one-year contract.

DECO offers many attractive benefits including:

Visit us online to learn more and apply for a Construction Surveillance Technician or Cleared American Guard career with DECO.

Career Success with Orion

Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion

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 or email careers@oriontalent.com.

West

Camp Pendleton - March 1
MCAS Miramar - March 5
SWRMC San Diego - March 6
Camp Pendleton - March 8
MCAS Miramar - March 12
Camp Pendleton - March 15
MCAS Miramar - March 19
SWRMC San Diego - March 20
Camp Pendleton - March 22
Twentynine Palms - March 26
Camp Pendleton - March 29

Northeast

NS Norfolk - March 5
Norfolk Naval Shipyard - March 6
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard - March 7
Fort Eustis/Langley AFB/Newport News Naval Shipyard - March 12
Ballston Spa - March 14
NS Norfolk - March 26

Southeast

MCAS New River - March 6
MCAS Beaufort - March 8
Camp Lejeune/MCAS New River - March 13
MCAS Beaufort (Virtual) - March 15
USAG Miami - March 15
Kings Bay - March 21
JB Charleston - March 23
MCAS Cherry Point - March 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

San Diego, CA March 3 - 4 - Contact Jay Koranda, 858-267-4233, for more information. 

Seattle, WA March 28 - 29 - Contact Jay Koranda, 858-267-4233, for more information. 

Northeast

Philadelphia, PA March 24 - 25 - Contact Annette Stephens, 757-998-8520, for more information. 

South Central

Houston, TX March 3 - 4 - Contact Doug Bell, 737-209-3361, for more information. 

Southeast

Raleigh, NC March 10 - 11 - Contact Kristin Zimmerman, 984-208-3987, for more information. 

Midwest

Detroit, MI March 10 - 11 - Contact Dan Young, 513-644-3355, for more information. 

Chicago, IL March 24 - 25 - Contact Dan Young, 513-644-3355, for more information. 

Virtual Hiring Event

Southeast and South Central U.S. - March 20 - 22 - Contact Rick Hinkson, 757-998-8541, for more information. 

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:

70. The Value of Mentorship

69. 5 Signs You Deserve a Raise - and How to Get One

68. Former Police Officer and Coast Guard Veteran Excels in Sales Career

67. Marine Corps Ammunition Technician Shares Valuable Career Insight

66. 5 Tips to Ace a Hiring Conference

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!

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Did you know that Orion candidates have earned $2,800 in referral bonuses in 2019?

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

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