The Hunter - October 2019
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
In this Issue
Call Center Career Opportunities for Veterans and Military Spouses
Careers for Navy Nuclear Technician Veterans
5 Signs Franchise Ownership is Right for You
PODCAST: Everything You Need to Know About Preparing for the Interview Process
Military Officers Connect with Civilian Careers at Orion’s Distinguished Candidate Conferences
Keep Your Resume Up to Date in our Database
Exclusive Opportunities Through Orion
Video Series: Minute with Mike
Podcast Series for Job Seekers
Career Transition Planning and Base Visits
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Call Center Career Opportunities for Veterans and Military Spouses
Orion Talent has partnered with Conduent, the world's largest provider of diversified business process services, to provide careers for veterans and military spouses. The company manages and modernizes digital payments, claims processing, benefit administration, automated tolling, customer care or distributed learning for a significant portion of the U.S. healthcare industry.
Conduent is currently seeking Call Center Representatives for select locations in Tigard, OR; Bakersfield, CA; Lexington, KY; and Raleigh, NC, with additional opportunities to work from home. As a Call Center Representative, you will talk to customers of Conduent's client to understand their satisfaction with their product and service, resolve problems, and escalate requests as needed.
Conduent offers a comprehensive 5-week training program that includes classroom sessions and on-the-job training, as well as excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture. Training will be provided virtually for those working from home.
For more information, please click here for a detailed job description. Interested candidates should apply on our website.
Careers for Navy Nuclear Technician Veterans
LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST: FORMER NAVY NUKE TURNED RECRUITER SHARES HIS MILITARY TRANSITION STORY
In this episode, Chris Dove, former Navy Nuclear Electrician and Recruiter at Orion, joins the show to discuss his military transition and share the insight he has gained along the way.
Over the last 28 years, Orion has matched over 45,000 Veterans with rewarding careers, including over 6,000 Navy Nuclear Technicians, and we are particularly proud of the high caliber opportunities we have available for our nation's Navy Nuclear personnel. Orion's team of Veteran Recruiters will help you make the transition into the civilian workforce by matching your skills and career goals with opportunities within America's finest companies.
Whether you have two years or two weeks before you leave active military service, there are many steps you can take prior to your separation date that will position you for success as you transition into the civilian workforce. We invite you to use our career resources and tips for Navy Nukes to help navigate the change. No matter where you are in the transition and who you need to consider (spouse, children, etc.), we have resources that can help you plan and manage the changes ahead. Don’t miss the podcast above where Chris Dove, former Navy Nuke, goes over some tips that he learned the hard way. He discusses how important it is to start early in your job search, stay humble, and listen to realistic advice from recruiters.
At Orion we know that the technical knowledge and intangible skills you gained in the military have employers competing for your expertise. With high salaries and strong opportunities throughout all parts of the US, now is the time for you to work with Orion to lead you into a position that will be the best match with your background, preferences and skill set. “There aren’t any limits to what a Navy Nuke can do.”
Ready to start a new career? Visit us online to learn more about Free Career Services for Navy Nuclear Technicians.
5 Signs Franchise Ownership is Right for You
Orion has partnered with JDog to provide exclusive franchise opportunities for honorably discharged Veterans and Military family members. The company is seeking motivated entrepreneurs to own and operate a franchise, backed by JDog’s proven business model and all of the support you need to be successful. JDog franchise opportunities include JDog Junk Removal & Hauling and JDog Carpet Cleaning.
Is franchise ownership right for you? JDog’s blog post, “Five Signs Franchise Ownership Is Right for You,” will help you determine if the opportunity might be a good fit for you.
1. You Want to Be a Business Owner
As a franchisee, you are a business owner. You must have an entrepreneurial spirit because no matter how many tools the franchise gives you, your success ultimately rests on your shoulders.
2. You Want a Proven Business
When you own a business, there is no guaranteed success. While owning a franchise location does not guarantee success, you are certainly set up for it. The path has already been paved for you—all you have to do is follow it!
3. You Desire Guidance Along the Way
One of the best benefits of joining a franchise is that you’re not alone in your entrepreneurial journey. For example, when you join the JDog team, you have a community of hundreds of people who decided to be entrepreneurs like you, and you also have a team of leaders at your disposal.
4. You Found a Business You Believe In
You should never open any business exclusively for the money, and that remains true when you join a franchise. Don’t jump at any opportunity. Make sure you agree with the goals of the company and you feel proud to call yourself an owner.
5. You Have Support at Home
Your decision to become an entrepreneur of any type doesn’t just impact you—it affects your entire family. Before you consider owning a franchise, make sure the people closest to you are also dedicated to your success. Some companies, like JDog, even encourage familial involvement.
Visit JDog online to learn more about franchise opportunities, and complete this form to speak with a JDog franchise specialist.
PODCAST: Everything You Need to Know About Preparing for the Interview Process
Are you beginning your transition out of the military and wondering where to start? Brian Henry, former Marine Corps Officer and current Senior Vice President of Recruiting at Orion Talent, joined our From the Battlefield to the Boardroom podcast to discuss what you can do to prepare for the interview process, including how to research yourself, building a library of stories to help sell yourself during the interview, and how to answer any question successfully with the STAR format.
“Around six months out from your separation, start spending time researching yourself,” Brian advised. “This exercise will help you know and understand your performance history.” List out any skills, strengths, and experiences that you feel are valuable to a potential employer. “Organize your experiences into common interview topics, like leadership, problem solving, process improvement, strengths, weaknesses, and accomplishments,” Brian added. This serves two main purposes - it prepares you for handling interview questions, and also reveals what area you should focus on as a career path.
This list will help you to build up a library, or a list of stories and experiences, that will help you in the interview process. Focus on examples on where you had the most impact, and then match up your list with example interview questions. “This will help to make sure that you have an example for each question, and to help figure out any gaps in your interview preparation,” Brian advised.
Now that you have thoroughly researched yourself and have a good list of stories about your job performance, the next step is to organize these examples into the STAR format. The STAR format stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Results, and is an excellent guide to help convey job experience and performance in an interview setting.
“To begin each job performance story, paint a picture for your employer about where you were, who you were with, and the situation that was going on,” Brian advised. “When you set the scene, your audience will be able to understand and relate to your experience.” Only 7% of the U.S. population has served in the military, so being able to accurately capture your military experience is essential to a successful interview.
“The next step is to describe the task - what mission you were assigned to complete, and what problem you were facing,” Brian stated. From there, describe what steps you took to solve the problem. “Be specific, and don’t speak in generalities. You want to make what you did personally very clear during the interview,” he added.
From there, you can lead into a quantified and positive result. “These well organized and concise stories will highlight your job performance and experience,” Brian said. “Focus on the best examples, and avoid those that don’t translate well to a civilian employer.”
Lastly, Brian stated the importance of communicating a few excellent examples of solid job performance. “You can overcome a lack of specific skills or experiences by being able to demonstrate a proven record of past performance, coupled with the ability to learn quickly and adapt, as well as a drive to succeed,” Brian stated. “Above all else, companies are looking for top performers, and past performance is an indication of future success.”
Listen to the full podcast:
For more interview help, including interview types, common mistakes, and more, visit our military and veteran job seeker transition resources page.
Military Officers Connect with Civilian Careers at Orion’s Distinguished Candidate Conferences
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:
October 28 - 29, 2019 - Atlanta, GA 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.
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, 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:
98. Liz McLean Discusses Post Military Success, Shares Resources for USAFA Grads
97. Shift Work: Is It Right for You?
96. Marine Corps Veteran Excels in a Career with Sears Home Services
95. Recruiting Manager Shares Tips for Navigating Online Networking
94. Former Navy Nuke Turned Recruiter Shares his Military Transition Story
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
Norfolk, VA (Military Technicians) October 6 - 7 - Please contact Annette Stephens, 757-998-8524, for more information.
Parsippany, NJ October 27 - 28 - Officers please contact Ben DiTota, 757-998-8544, for more information; Enlisted candidates please contact Annette Stephens, 757-998-8524, for more information.
Midwest
Columbus, OH October 20 - 21 - please contact Dan Young, 513-644-3355, for more information.
South Central
Houston, TX October 13 - 14 - Officers please contact Bob Berkholz, 737-209-3362, for more information; Enlisted candidates please contact Doug Bell, 737-209-3361, for more information.
Southeast
Atlanta, GA (Distinguished Candidate Conference) October 28 - 29 - Contact Alyssa Muscarello, 984-208-3987, for more information.
Atlanta, GA (Military Technicians) October 28 - 29 - Contact Alyssa Muscarello, 984-208-3987, for more information.
Western
San Diego, CA (Military Technicians) October 6 - 7 - Contact Jay Koranda, 858-267-4233, for more information.
San Diego, CA (Distinguished Candidate Conference) October 7 - 8 - Contact Jay Koranda, 858-267-4233, for more information.
Seattle, WA October 23 - 24 - Contact Jay Koranda, 858-267-4233, 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 Virginia Beach, VA and San Diego, CA 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 Isabel Jessee.
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 - September 25
Southeast
For all base visits in the Southeast, contact Mike Wood for more information.
JB Charleston - September 26
MCAS Cherry Point - October 4
MCAS Beaufort - October 11
MCAS New River - October 23
JB Charleston - October 24
Midwest
For all base visits in the Midwest, contact Dan Young for more information.
Fort Campbell - September 18-19
Fort Knox - September 25
Great Lakes GPS - October 10
Earn $100 for Every Referral that Finds their Career through Orion
Did you know that Orion candidates earned $9,300 in referral bonuses in the first quarter of 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!
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