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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.

There’s a new ghost story that’s unlikely to hit the shelves at bookstores or make its on-screen debut. It’s not thrilling and certainly lacks entertainment, but it haunts Talent Acquisition and Hiring Managers each day. The plot of this ghost story is a scenario you likely know too well: candidates blowing off scheduled job interviews or accepting offers only to vanish without a trace.

Orion is currently recruiting former and transitioning service members for a variety of careers with Service Experts across 90+ locations nationwide. Locations include Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Chicago, Denver, Raleigh, Dallas, Nashville and many more.

ABB was recently named #8 on Fortune Magazine’s fourth annual “Change the World” list, a global ranking of more than 50 companies whose innovative work is making a significant, positive social impact around the world.

The recently released Korn Ferry report “Future of Work: The Global Talent Crunch” paints an alarming picture of a brewing issue that promises to disrupt labor markets across many industries and countries.

Created specifically for returning WWII veterans, the GI Bill provides tuition expense benefits for service members to attend a college or vocational/technical school. The Bill underwent a change after the events of 9/11. While it still funded a public undergraduate education to veterans who have served four years on active duty since 9/11, a monthly living stipend while pursuing a degree was added, and as well as the ability to transfer benefits to a spouse or children, to be used within 15 years of service.

Many employers have admitted challenges when it comes to evaluating a veteran during a job interview. This is often because veterans have difficulty explaining how their military experience relates to the needs of the civilian employer. Asking the right interview questions can help you determine whether the candidate is a good fit for the position you are filling, as well as how likely they are to succeed within your organization.

Take a look around your office. Are your employees happy to be there? Are they engaged in their work? Would it surprise you to learn that 70% are not? According to a Gallup poll, less than 1 in 3 American workers are engaged, costing the nation $450 billion to $550 billion per year in lost productivity.

Transitioning from a military career to a civilian career can be a daunting and challenging journey. You likely have concerns about how to translate your the skills and experience you’ve gained in the military to help you stand out when interviewing for a civilian career. According to a recent article from U.S. Veterans Magazine, there are three words every veteran should list on their resume and mention in their interviews.

With more than 560 million users worldwide, LinkedIn is an essential tool for students, job seekers, recruiters and business professionals. Whether you’re searching for your next career opportunity or looking to create connections with thought-leaders or people in your industry, It’s important that your profile shows your passion for what you’re currently doing and where you want to go.

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