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Veterans bring a diverse range of skillsets with them to the civilian world. They have the proven ability to learn new skills and concepts. In addition, they can enter your workforce with identifiable and transferable skills, proven in real world situations.

Making the transition from military to civilian life is an exciting time in the life of a veteran. Location, career, and compensation are among the many things that will be changing. This opportunity to start a new chapter also presents many challenges, perhaps the most overwhelming of which is finding and securing a satisfying civilian job.

Orion CEO Mike Starich had the opportunity to write an article for Construction Business Owner Magazine about the benefits of hiring Veterans in the construction industry and a step-by-step guide to implementing an effective Veteran Hiring program.

Regardless of how long you have until graduation, it's never too early to begin working with Orion. Orion is the nation's largest military career placement firm, and we'll help put your hard-earned degree to work. Watch the video below to learn more about working with Orion.

Check out our unboxing video to find out what it's like to receive an offer letter from a great company like PPL Electric Utilities! 

HR Dive gives insight on Orion’s survey, Making the Grade: Where Talent Solution Providers Succeed (and Fail). The challenges that employers and talent service providers face can often be offset by clarifying expectations upfront, especially if clients will want to see metrics proving cost-savings.

Are you thinking about attending an Orion Talent Hiring Conference? Check out our inside look at last week’s Orion Talent Hiring Conference in Virginia Beach to learn more about what you can expect.

GI Jobs recently shared new stats from the Department of Labor listing seven industries that have shown notable growth over the first six months of the year. Included in these seven are Manufacturing and Construction, both of which Orion Talent has seen veterans have great success.

Manufacturing has long been an excellent fit for transitioning veterans. Companies like Ardagh Group and Honda leverage the talent and leadership veterans bring with them from the military.

While headhunters and recruiters may seem synonymous, there exist many differences between the two, which not only vary in their approach to placing a candidate within a company, but can also mean the difference between a successful placement and a poorly matched candidate for an open position.

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