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Matthew J. Louis is an Army veteran turned speaker, coach and advisor, and was recently a guest on Orion’s “From the Battlefield to the Boardroom” podcast. Matthew (Matt) joined the podcast to discuss the upcoming release of his book, “Mission Transition: Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career.”

The oil and gas industry is a global powerhouse employing hundreds of thousands worldwide, as well as generating hundreds of billions of dollars globally each year. While the oil and gas industry is always changing, a career in the industry is steady, since the need for oil is always present across a variety of industries.

RedLine Athletics is a Youth Athletic Training Center that aims to help young athletes excel in their sport. The company began franchising its operations in 2013, led by John Leonesio, Founder of Massage Envy, The Joint Chiropractic, and many other successful franchises.The company is looking to expand its business into new territories and is seeking motivated military veterans to join its team as franchise owners.

We are pleased to announce a new feature to help make your job search easier - Orion job search alerts! Our job search alerts are designed to help you refine our current openings to positions that are a match with your background, skills, and preferences.

Would you purchase a house without consulting a realtor? What about transitioning out of the military and starting a civilian career without the help of a military recruiter? Brian Henry, Senior Vice President at Orion Talent, breaks down the top five ways military recruiters are like realtors, and how you can utilize this resource to achieve the best possible outcome - a rewarding career after the military.

Orion has recently partnered with Precision Playgrounds, a leading installer of commercial playgrounds, and sports and recreation equipment. Since 2002, Precision Playgrounds has installed thousands of playgrounds nationwide.

Orion has recently partnered with DECO, a privately held, global provider of law enforcement, military training, security solutions, and specialized technical services to government clients throughout the world. Over the past 31 years, DECO has grown from three employees and a handful of clients, to more than 2,200 professionals operating in unison across 75 countries.

With nearly 200,000 service members transitioning out of the military every year, companies and organizations realize the importance of helping veterans find civilian jobs.

As a military job seeker, chances are you've been cautioned not to work with a military recruiter. There are many articles online that tell you that you'll have plenty of opportunities on your own, recruiters are motivated by personal gain rather than your success, and the list goes on.

G.I. Jobs recently wrote an article highlighting five leadership lessons learned in the Marines - lead by example, make decisions, be confident, know your Marines, and understand the potential risk. Each of these lessons can translate into a civilian career. By understanding each leadership attribute, you can utilize these attributes throughout the interview process and upon beginning your new career.

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