The Hunter - July 2019

Orion has recently partnered with Sears Home Services, the leading appliance repair service in the nation, to provide rewarding technical careers for transitioning service members and veterans. The company is currently seeking Service Technicians (Appliance Repair and Refrigeration) and Small Engine Repair Technicians to join its team.

Sears Home Services Technicians repair most major appliance brands, makes, and models. To be successful in these roles, you must be highly organized, possess excellent communication and time management skills, and provide expert service to every customer.

The company provides competitive pay, excellent benefits, and ongoing training in a collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented setting. Additionally, all Sears Home Services Technicians are provided with:

- A service van
- Specialized tools
- Uniforms
- Laptop computer and smartphone
- Industry training
- Various incentive plans

Why work for Sears Home Services? Watch this video to hear from other Technicians:

Visit us online to learn more and apply for a career with Sears Home Services.

Candidate Spotlight: Jesus Corrales

Jesus Corrales, a former Avionics Technician in the U.S. Marine Corps, attended an Orion Hiring Conference in Atlanta earlier this year, where he spoke with Orion Talent Southeast Recruiting Manager Mike Wood about his time in the military and his experience working with Orion.

Watch the video here:

“I’m currently stationed at Camp Pendleton but am looking for a job in the Southeast, so I decided to attend an Orion Hiring Conference in Atlanta,” Jesus explained. “Here at the conference, I had five interviews for positions in the Electronics field, ranging from in-house Electronic Technician positions to Field Service Technicians with some travel.”

“The best thing about an Orion Hiring Conference is the immediate feedback I received,” Jesus continued. “I already know that I have two follow-up interviews, and can potentially expect an offer two to three weeks after the event.”

Following the conference, Jesus received two verbal offers. After a final on-site interview with Siemens, he accepted a position as a Field Service Technician in Charlotte, NC. We wish Jesus all the best in next career!

An Orion Hiring Conference is your chance to interview with hiring managers for positions that are a match with your background, skills and preferences. Orion holds approximately 75 hiring conferences each year in cities throughout the nation, and the conference will feature positions throughout that region of the country. An Orion Hiring Conference is the best opportunity to interview with several companies committed to the hiring process in just a few days.

From the Battlefield to the Oilfield®: Careers for Veterans in the Oil & Gas Industry

The oil and gas industry is a global powerhouse employing hundreds of thousands worldwide, as well as generating hundreds of billions of dollars globally each year. While the oil and 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 which 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,” explained Steve Casey, Vice President of Client Solutions at Orion Talent in a recent podcast. “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 said.

There are many benefits to a career in the oil and gas industry. Compensation is historically higher than most other industries, with entry level Operator positions earning $70K-$80K+ in the first year, and Engineers earning well over $100K. 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 am amazed by the technology,” said Casey.

Listen to the podcast to learn more:

Orion hosted a live #OrionChat on our Twitter with Schlumberger about veterans in the oil and gas industry. Steve Casey and Lee Temple, Sales Manager at Schlumberger, joined the chat to discuss opportunities for veterans in the oil and gas industry, how a military background can translate into a career in this industry, and many more. “We (Schlumberger) have seen many advantages that veterans have brought to our business. From a very personal perspective, I know for a fact that veterans have saved more than one life in my chain of command structure based on the medical training they brought to the job,” said Temple during the chat. Read the full #OrionChat here.

Visit us online to learn more and apply for a career in the oil and gas industry.

Careers for Veterans with TEKsystems

Orion has recently partnered with TEKsystems, an industry leader in Technology and Talent Services, to provide rewarding careers for IT Professionals in its key Technical Performance Areas:

- Applications Services
- Cyber Security
- Cloud Services & Network Support
- IT Support, Outsourcing and Deployment

TEKsystems has a team of 80,000 and works with 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500 companies across North America, Europe and Asia. TEKsystems invests in nurturing and developing a new generation of leaders for whom diversity is a core strength and asset, and helps like-minded organizations do the same.

Military Friendly

TEKsystems has helped thousands of servicemen and women—more than 15,000 since 2013—with their career aspirations in a wide variety of fields, including the leadership of its own company. With a broad range of career development, training and transition programs, the company provides the flexibility and support you need for a successful career.

TEKsystems firmly believes that companies should take extra steps to help veterans transition to rewarding careers and to accommodate active reservists. The company understands the exceptional grit, discipline and work ethic the military instills can help organizations achieve great things.

The company’s commitment to veterans includes veterans recruiting programs, Guard- and reserve-friendly policies, partnerships with the Pat Tillman Foundation, VetsinTech, and the Military Spouse Employment Partnership. In addition to its partnerships, TEKsystems has earned numerous awards including:

Visit us online to learn more and apply for an IT career with TEKsystems.

Military Officers Connect with Civilian Careers at Orion’s Distinguished Candidate Conferences

Orion Talent is gearing up for another exciting season of Distinguished Candidate Conferences. With DCCs scheduled all across the country, there will be Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Leadership Development, and Operations Management positions available nationwide.

Distinguished candidates include graduates of Military Service Academies or Top Universities, those with an advanced education, and those that have consistently ranked above their peers in Officer Evaluations.

Our DCCs offer a unique format, designed to maximize our candidates’ chances of receiving a job offer, consisting of interview preparation, briefings by the interviewing companies, and a President's Reception to network with hiring managers and other candidates, culminating in interviews the next day.

You can view a complete guide to our DCCs in this video featuring Orion Regional Recruiting Manager Mike Wood:

The feedback from candidates attending our DCCs is consistent every year, with veterans saying it is by far the best way to find their next career.

In 2018, nearly 130 Military Officers found their civilian careers through our Distinguished Candidate Conference, with companies including Corning, Honeywell, Ingersoll Rand, Siemens, and many others. See below for our upcoming DCC schedule:

August 5 - 6, 2019 - Cincinnati, OH Request an Application
September 9 - 10, 2019 - Philadelphia, PA Request an Application

Orion only holds a few DCCs each year, so opportunities to attend are limited. If you would like to be considered for one of these special hiring events, please contact us via the links above.

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 July 10-12 for careers in the Northeast and Midwest for Junior Military Officers and Enlisted Technicians, and July 31-August 2 for careers in the Southeast and South Central U.S. for Navy Nuclear and Top-Tier Military Technicians. Learn more and apply to be considered.

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

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.

Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion

Video Series: Minute with Mike

Check out our weekly video series, Minute with Mike! Every Tuesday, Recruiting Manager Mike Wood offers a brief review of the current job opportunities nationwide, along with advice for your job search. Watch the video below to see this week's, and keep an eye out on social media for the weekly editions!

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:

86. Former Green Beret Discusses Mental Health after Combat

85. "Mission Transition" - Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career

84. Former Helicopter Pilot Transitions into Technical Sales with Lutron

83. 4 Strategies for Organizing Your Job Search

82. Franchise Opportunities with JDog

If you are ready to enter the interview process, listen to these episodes!

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!

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 July 21 - 22 - Officers please contact Chris Hurst, 757-998-8524, for more information; Enlisted candidates please contact Annette Stephens, 757-998-8520, for more information.

Midwest

Cincinnati, OH (Military Technicians) July 28 - 29 - please contact Dan Young, 513-644-3355, for more information.

South Central

Dallas, TX July 14 - 15 - Officers please contact Bob Berkholz, 737-209-3362, for more information; Enlisted candidates please contact Doug Bell, 737-209-3361, for more information.

Southeast

Raleigh, NC July 15 - 16 - Contact Alyssa Muscarello, 984-208-3987, for more information.

Western

Seattle, WA June 27 - 28 - Contact Jay Koranda, 858-267-4233, for more information.

San Diego, CA July 15 - 16 - Contact Jay Koranda, 858-267-4233, for more information.

Virtual Hiring Event

Northeast and Midwest (Junior Military Officers & Enlisted Technicians) July 10 - 12 - Contact Rick Hinkson, 757-998-8541, for more information.

Southeast and South Central U.S. (Navy Nuclear & Top-Tier Military Technicians) July 31 - August 2 - Contact Rick Hinkson, 757-998-8541, 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; 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.

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! Please send an email to the Regional Recruiter listed for the base visit in which you are interested.

South Central

For all base visits in the South Central U.S., contact Bob Berkholz for more information.

Fort Hood - June 26
Fort Carson - July 24
Fort Hood - July 31

Southeast

For all base visits in the Southeast, contact Mike Wood for more information.

JB Charleston - June 20
MCAS Cherry Point - June 21
Kings Bay - July 11
MCAS New River - July 25
JB Charleston - July 25

Midwest

For all base visits in the Midwest, contact Dan Young for more information.

Great Lakes GPS - June 20

Northeast

For all base visits in the Northeast, contact Mike Wooster for more information.

NB New London - June 28
NS Norfolk - July 19

West

For all base visits in the West, contact Jay Koranda for more information.

NS San Diego - July 1

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

Did you know that Orion candidates earned $34,000 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!

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