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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.

After an almost 24-year career in the Air Force, Mark Dewitz decided to retire and pursue a career in the civilian world. Like most veterans, Mark had really enjoyed his time in the military and was worried he would not find a career as rewarding as the one he experienced in the Air Force.

Orion Talent is excited to announce our partnership with the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA). Through this collaboration, NWRA association members will have direct access to military veteran job seekers, as well as accredited training programs.

Staffing Industry Analysts recently shared an article highlighting what HR professionals and Hiring Managers have experienced during interviews. From candidates eating food to showing up in bunny slippers, these interview “don’ts” take the cake!

In his latest article, Orion Talent CEO Mike Starich writes about the five ways middle market firms can stanch the loss of talent to larger organizations. “Stop the Brain Drain: Retaining Middle Market Talent”, written for The National Center for the Middle Market, explores how, despite possible disadvantages like lean talent acquisition teams or less sophisticated ATS platforms in comparison to larger firms, middle market companies can leverage their strengths, speed and flexibility, and retain talent.

Over the last 20 years, nearly 1,500 Veterans have found rewarding careers at Siemens through Orion Talent in Engineering, Manufacturing, Research & Development, IT, Sales & Marketing, and Operations roles, and approximately 2,500 veterans have joined Siemens since 2011.

Independence Day is a special day in which we honor our nation’s independence on July 4, 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, declaring the original 13 colonies as part of a new nation - the United States of America. On our nation’s 243rd birthday, we would like to take a moment to reflect on why we celebrate this holiday.

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