Orion Career Advice for Job Seekers

Today’s blog post is by Amy West, an Orion Talent Recruiting Team Leader and former Gas Turbine Electrician in the US Navy. Amy provides her “Not-So-Secret Sauce for Job Hunting” in seven easy steps.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of job openings in the U.S. remains at historically high levels, and there are more jobs to be filled than employees to fill them. This talent shortage is to a job seeker’s advantage.

If you’re on the job search market, there is a good chance you’ve seen the term “quiet quitting.” However, it’s not the only trend that is starting to resurface - “quiet firing” is happening too, and it’s not necessarily new.

If you are coming up on your military transition or are considering a new career, attending one of Orion’s Distinguished Candidate Conferences is a great opportunity for you to interview with some of America's top companies.

Siemens Mobility is a company that walks the walk when it comes to building a purposeful workplace.

Semiconductors have driven advances in communications, computing, health care, military systems, transportation, clean energy, and countless other applications.

Here at Orion Talent, we strive to not only help our candidates find meaningful careers, but also to become an employer of choice for our own employees. As our 300+ member team continues to grow, we love to celebrate the new faces while appreciating the men and women who have been with Orion for years. Chris Hurst, Director of Recruiting, is part of the latter and is celebrating 20 years at Orion Talent this month.

With 5 million more jobs than unemployed people in the United States, employers are starving for workers. Yet many job-seekers still struggle to find employment. Why? Automated Resume Screening Software may be the reason many resumes never make it in front of a recruiter or hiring manager. In fact, ¾ of resumes don’t make it past the gatekeeper. What can be done about this?

You’ve earned your position of authority through the enlisted ranks, and now you’re ready to separate from the military and are looking for a civilian career that recognizes your intrinsic leadership abilities and technical know-how.

National Hire a Veteran Day (July 25, 2022) is an annual reminder for job seekers and employers alike of the value Veterans bring to the workforce.

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