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Over the years, I have talked with many thousands of Veterans getting ready to transition from active duty. A very small percentage of those people think they are interested in considering sales-related positions.

We are pleased to present our fourth issue of Talent Acquisition (TA) Trendsetters. In Efficiency & Engagement in Talent Acquisition, Malaika Kattke, Human Resources Director, Corporate and Field Operations at QAD, shares effective recruitment tools and insights on maximizing efficiency within the industry.

Are you ready to build a military hiring program of your own? In addition to selecting and training the internal team that will create and execute your Military Hiring Program, there are many additional costs and factors to be considered - sourcing tools and resources, travel to military bases and job fairs, appropriate online presence to attract Veterans, and streamlined integration with your ATS System - as well as developing internal resources to support the program and mentor new Veterans as they are hired.

The decision to transition out of the military into the civilian workforce is one that comes with a lot of uncertainty for many veteran job seekers. From knowing your market value to networking, to negotiating and accepting a job offer, the military transition requires diligence and patience.

On Monday, April 30 - Tuesday, May 1, 2018, we’ll be holding our Distinguished Candidate Conference in Philadelphia, PA, with over 100 transitioning and former Military Officers interviewing at the event.

Orion has proudly partnered with Daifuku North America Holding Company (DNAHC), a leading provider of material handling systems, to provide exciting career opportunities for veterans. Since the beginning of the partnership, Daifuku has hired more than 70 veterans into a variety of roles nationwide.

Talent Acquisition and Hiring Managers are facing increased difficulty when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent. Contributing factors include low unemployment, the need for highly skilled labor, a shortage of qualified candidates, and the openness toward relocation. Today’s recruiting landscape requires employers to take a new approach when attracting and retaining sought after talent.

One of the first questions to cross a veteran's mind when they consider transitioning to the civilian world is when to begin the career search. Many veterans wait until a few months before they separate or retire. But, in most cases, the right answer is that it is never too early to start working with a military recruiting firm to find your civilian career.

Ned Freeze has been an Account Executive for more than 5 years as part of Orion Talent’s Raleigh team. Prior to joining the Orion as an Account Executive, Ned served as an Army Combat Engineer stationed at Fort Bragg. Ned’s passion to help veterans find rewarding careers led him to Orion in 2012.

Orion Novotus is an Orion Talent company and the mid-market leader in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). An annual fixture of HRO Today's Baker's Dozen, Orion Novotus provides businesses with strategic, transformative recruitment outsourcing services that result in better hires, shorter hiring cycles, lower costs and greater efficiency.

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