Talent Insider

Saturday, February 1, 2020

240 Candidates + 80 Companies = Recruiting Success

With six Hiring Conferences taking place over a two-day span, Orion Talent ended 2019 with a bang! Across the country, America’s top companies were connected with the best in military technical and leadership talent. We hosted 240+ candidates who interviewed with 80+ companies.
 
We are proud to say that these December Hiring Conferences matched our veteran candidates with Operations, Sales, and Technical positions with companies including Siemens, Trane, Lam Research, ConAgra, and Smithfield, among many others. Many of our clients are continung the hiring process started at these Hiring Conferences with follow-up interviews and on-site visits, resulting in even more successful matches.
 
The companies in attendance had access to top-tier candidates like these:
 
 
The first quarter of 2020 is bringing with it nearly 20 Hiring Conferences (see below), promising the same stellar results. With just a week left until we kick off the first Hiring Conferences of the year in Seattle, now is the time to reserve your spot to interview Junior Military Officers, Noncommissioned Officers and Enlisted Technicians, recruited specifically for your hiring needs.
 
Seattle, WA - January 10
Parsippany, NJ - January 13
Chicago, IL - January 20
Dallas, TX - January 20
San Diego, CA - January 20
Atlanta, GA - January 21
Norfolk, VA - January 27
Seattle, WA - February 13
Jacksonville, FL - February 21
Raleigh, NC - February 21
Philadelphia, PA (Technicians) - February 24
Philadelphia, PA (DCC)  - February 24-25
Detroit, MI - March 2
Houston, TX - March 2
San Diego, CA (Technicians) - March 9
San Diego, CA (DCC) - March 9-10
Columbia, SC - March 10
Norfolk, VA (Technicians) - March 23
Seattle, WA - March 27
Providence, RI - March 30
 
 
We wish you recruiting success in the New Year and look forward to partnering with you at an upcoming hiring event!

[Case Study] How Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Stabilized Talent Acquisition for a Technology Company

In our newest case study, Orion Novotus is excited to share how QAD, a provider of complete, integrated business software for manufacturing companies, partnered with us to create structure, consistency, and stability in its talent acquisition process, with implementation across the business.

Being in business for over 30 years with one of the best retention rates in the tech industry, QAD faced challenges with consecutive failed RPO partners. The TA process lacked delivery, consistency, and stability, and was in need of the right candidates for niche roles throughout the company. Orion Novotus developed sourcing plans and strategies, including implementation of an ATS, and college and training programs.             

Orion Novotus’ solutions had an immediate impact on the client’s recruiting stability, delivery, and consistency. These results included reduced time-to-fill, increased hiring manager satisfaction, and in-depth metrics reflecting the program’s progress, among many others. 

Of one hire through this program, a QAD Hiring Manager said, “There was great alignment with the recruiter. She was so helpful in moving the candidate forward in the decision process. Timely engagement, and overall I am very satisfied. It is a competitive market, and Orion Novotus found an excellent hire! Great job!”

Download the case study here and learn more about how Orion Novotus RPO solutions built and sustain unique sourcing and recruiting strategies for QAD’s HR leadership. You can also learn more about RPO in the technology industry here.

Here's Why You Should Always Be Onboarding

Apparently, coffee isn't just for closers! According to Orion Novotus President Cory Kruse’s latest article, it's for Onboarders, too!
 
Great; your star candidate accepted your job offer! You breathe a sigh of relief. That hard-to-fill position is dealt with! Not so fast -- Hiring a new employee is just the beginning. Onboarding is an integral part of the recruiting process. In "'Onboarding in 2019: The Key to Success is Being ‘Highly Complex Yet Pleasantly Simple’" for ERE, Cory Kruse, President of Orion Novotus, explores how long onboarding should take, what metrics you should track, and how to overcome common obstacles. 

Kruse advises that companies always be onboarding, always give feedback, and always ask for feedback. In fact, if you wait until you have hired a candidate to start onboarding, you may be too late. “Onboarding should start well before the time a job offer is accepted,” writes Cory, “It should be woven into the entire candidate experience so that at the point a candidate accepts the job, the decision they make has been based on an inspiring candidate experience.”
 

Cory cites the onboarding process at Orion Novotus as an example of how to structure your program. His team explains to the new employee how they work, how they communicate and what tools they use. He calls it a highly complex yet pleasantly simple process. “...‘highly complex’ is about understanding the environment, the technology that we use or that our clients use, how they work, and how we work into that. The ‘pleasantly simple’ part is that once you embrace it and fall into it, you’ve got the onboarding reinforcement and support around you.

Cory urges companies to avoid the Crock-Pot syndrome, “where you just put it in and let it slow cook over time.” He advises managers to tend to their team and make sure their roles align with what you told them when you hired them. 
 
Read Cory's article here and find out more about why he says onboarding "should absolutely be a strategic initiative in any economy."

Military Service Academy Candidates 101

Undoubtedly, you have heard of the United States Military Academy (USMA), the United States Naval Academy (USNA), or the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), but do you know what it means to be a graduate of one of these schools? Hiring a Service Academy graduates means you are hiring the future leaders of your organization who have the education and experience to affect change. These candidates:

  • Receive education from selective schools with an extensive and extremely competitive application process and an average acceptance rate of between 8-17%
  • Earn a variety of degrees, most with some emphasis on Engineering
  • May possess MBAs and other advanced degrees; as well as PMPs, PEs, and other professional certifications
  • Must serve a minimum term of Active Duty following graduation
  • Consistently distinguish themselves from their peers in their education, military background, and performance
  • Are seeking careers with advanced career progression, including Leadership Development, Operations Management, Engineering, and Sales
 
Service Academy graduates are an excellent talent pool from which to recruit, and can boost key growth and development. Our own leadership here at Orion includes both USNA and USMA graduates, including Tim Sweeney, Director, Strategic Programs (USNA '02), Steve Casey, VP, Talent Programs (USMA '89), Gino Marchetti, VP, Sales (USNA '00), and Tim Isacco, COO (USMA '88).

Tim Sweeney was recently featured on our Call to Order Podcast episode, where he discussed how an academy military education and career influences a post-military job.

Orion Talent believes so deeply in the talent present in our nation's military academies that we have partnered with the Association of Graduates (AOG), United States Air Force Academy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, on their newly updated Career Center website which launched in September 2019. The Career Center allows USAFA graduates to gain valuable tools, exposure to recruiters, and access a pipeline of career opportunities through Orion Talent.
 
You can hire outstanding military leaders like these at Orion's National Distinguished Candidate Hiring Conferences. With nine DCCs planned for 2020 across the country, Orion is here to connect you with the talent cultivated in America's Service Academies. We invite you to learn more about Service Academy graduates and our Military Hiring Solutions, or contact us to get started hiring this top-caliber talent today!

Military Hiring Conferences

Interview Junior Military Officers, Noncommissioned Officers and Enlisted Technicians Recruited for your Hiring Needs

An Orion Hiring Conference is your chance to interview the best military job seekers, selected specifically for your open positions. You will be presented with pre-screened, qualified and suitably matched veterans that are interested in your available opportunities. Click on the dates below to learn more about our upcoming hiring conferences.

West  

Seattle, WA January 10

San Diego, CA January 20

Seattle, WA February 10

South Central 

Dallas, TX January 20

Midwest 

Chicago, IL January 20

Northeast 

Parsippany, NJ January 13

Norfolk, VA January 27

Philadelphia, PA February 24 (Military Technicians)

Philadelphia, PA February 24-25 (Distinguished Candidate Conference)

Southeast 

Atlanta, GA January 21

Jacksonville, FL February 21

Raleigh, NC February 21

Career Opportunities within Orion

Account Executive Careers with Orion 

Orion Talent is currently seeking transitioning or former military officers with a strong record of achievement to join our Sales Team as an Account Executive. We are hiring for our San Diego, CA and Austin, TX offices.

As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for identifying and working closely with America's leading companies in order for them to hire transitioning military veterans and develop smarter hiring programs. Average total first year income for Account Executives is $80K+, with a goal of $100K+ in your second year and beyond. 

To qualify, you should have military experience, a Bachelors degree, and previous sales experience or a desire to succeed in sales. You do not need prior sales experience, as we will provide you the training, tools and resources needed to succeed.

Visit our Account Executive Careers with Orion Talent page to learn more about working at Orion, including a video, podcast, and webinar on our Account Executive positions.

Once you are ready to apply, the next step is to complete an online sales assessment.

If you're looking for a quick way to introduce yourself, please send an email that includes your resume to Isabel Jessee.   

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If you would like the chance to win a $50 gift card, enter into our monthly drawings for Client referrals and Job Seeker referrals. If your referral results in a hire, you will personally receive a $100 gift card as our way of saying thank you. As always, we will maintain your privacy and never share your information nor that of your referral. That's one entry for each referral that you submit - good luck and thank you for the referral!

Oscar Galindo won the Job Seeker Referral monthly drawing
and is the winner of a $50 gift card.