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Are you a transitioning military member or a veteran preparing to interview and not sure where to begin? We’ve just launched a new page, Interview Essentials, filled with our most highly recommended podcasts and videos to kickstart your career search and interview with confidence and success.

If you listen to the news at all, you have undoubtedly heard the dreaded R-word being used. There is much debate about whether the US economy is, in fact, entering a recession or if it is all talk. The fact remains, however, that there are increasing predictions that we will enter one by 2021. According to the National Association for Business Economics August 2019 Economic Policy Survey, respondents anticipating a recession will begin in 2021 has increased from 25% in February to 34% in August.

When transitioning out of the military, one of the main drivers in choosing a new career is geographic location. Most job seekers want to live in a location that is either closer to family, has a mild climate, a low cost of living, etc., but it is important to keep in mind that you should first consider the job climate in a particular city or region. You have to go where the jobs are!

If you are in the manufacturing industry, you have undoubtedly experienced the technical skills crunch. As workers retire and less people attend technical schools, it can be hard to fill open positions. In his article for The Association of Manufacturing Technology, Orion Talent VP of Client Solutions Steve Casey writes that hiring veterans is the solution.

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.

Writing for Recruiting Daily, Orion Talent CEO Mike Starich discusses whether, in a tight recruiting environment, it is wise for companies to relax their hiring criteria. In “Hire Like It is 2019”, Mike lays out four ways companies can go about finding the right balance of relaxed qualifications, while maintaining sourcing and screening best practices.

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

Orion Novotus, an Orion Talent company and the mid-market leader in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), is pleased to share our white paper, The ROI of RPO: Why Recruitment Process Outsourcing is Replacing Traditional Staffing. An annual fixture of HRO Today's Baker's Dozen, Orion Novotus explores the evolution to RPO and how it is creating new efficiencies and possibilities for businesses today.

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.

Orion Talent is the top brand and recognized leader within the military talent community. Our reputation and trust from our talent is paramount, and our brand is synonymous with post-military employment, as 7500+ employers have hired 45,000+ Veterans through Orion Talent since 1991.

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