From the Battlefield to the Boardroom

Siemens is a global powerhouse focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. Orion has partnered with Siemens for decades, providing rewarding careers for thousands of Veterans in a variety of roles nationwide. To learn more about careers with Siemens, visit us online at www.oriontalent.com/siemens. In today’s episode I am joined by Jeremy Ball, a Navy Veteran and recent...

Adam Bolinger is a Navy Veteran who was hired into Alcoa (now Arconic) through Orion in 2011. Adam joined the company as an Industrial Electrician Apprentice and has been promoted several times, currently holding the title of Maintenance Manager. In this podcast Adam discusses his full circle journey of being a military job seeker and attending an Orion conference, to now attending conferences as...

At some point almost every employee will wonder if it’s time to look for a new job, or if they should stick it out with their current employer. While every situation is unique, there are many questions you can ask yourself to determine whether or not you should seek employment elsewhere. In this episode, Sam McRimmon, an Orion Recruiter, joins the show to discuss 5 indicators that’s time to quit y...

Orion works with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Honeywell, SpaceX, GE, AMMROC, StandardAero, UTC Aerospace Systems, Lufthansa, and many more. The aerospace industry offers careers for veterans with an aviation background and without. Common positions include Field Service / Maintenance Technician, Mechanic, and Engineer. Many of these roles are a natural fit for ve...

Transitioning out of the military can bring some unique challenges that you may not have anticipated. Things like a gap in health insurance coverage, the logistics of relocation, and potentially taking a pay cut can catch many transitioning service members by surprise. Amy West, a Navy Veteran and Orion Recruiter, joins the show to discuss the 7 things she wishes she had known when transitioning o...

In this episode we’ve answered some of your most difficult questions related to your military-to-civilian career transition. Steve Jones, a former Army Officer and Orion Recruiter, joins the show to discuss the top 10 questions we received and offer valuable insight. Topics include: • What to expect from working with an Orion Recruiter • How to determine if a company will be a good cultural fit be...

The value of mentorship in helping you network, find a job and progress in your career, especially as a military job seeker, cannot be overstated. No matter where you are in your career, the right mentor can energize you and provide guidance when you need it. Kiley Pontrelli, a mentor through American Corporate Partners, joins the show to discuss her experience as a mentor and give advice to poten...

When you decide to pitch your boss on the idea of giving you a pay increase, you must come prepared to sell them on why you deserve one. Lauren Breton, an Orion Recruiter, joins the show to discuss five things that might justify an increase in your salary, as well as tips for negotiating a bigger paycheck. Topics include: • Knowing your market value • Taking on more responsibility • Selling yourse...

Natasha O’Neill has had a unique career path that has taken her from Law Enforcement, to 5 years in the Coast Guard, an internship on Wall Street, to her current role as an Account Executive with Orion Talent. In this episode Natasha discusses her military background and what led her to a career in Sales. Topics include: • How her time in service prepared her for a civilian career • The importance...

From a young age Terry Guyton knew he wanted to serve his country by joining the Marine Corps. Three weeks after graduating high school he embarked on an 8-year career as an Ammunition Technician. After a fulfilling career in service, Terry decided to see what the civilian workforce had to offer. After months of filling out online applications with little results, Terry found his dream job with U....

This year Orion is holding more than 70 hiring conferences in major metros nationwide. These conferences allow you the opportunity to interview with highly sought after companies that are committed to hiring veterans. Dustin Mann, an Orion Account Executive, joins the show to discuss 5 tips for acing a hiring conference. Topics include: • Hiring conferences vs. job fairs • How to prepare • Tips fo...

With each new year comes the topic of New Year’s resolutions. Many resolve to take action that will improve an aspect of their life over the course of the year, but achievement comes down to setting realistic goals and expectations. Whether you’re a fan of this tradition or not, the beginning of the year is a perfect time to evaluate your career goals and take steps toward achieving them. Sam McRi...

Orion has partnered with Ecolab, the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services, to provide careers for veterans into a variety of roles nationwide. Ecolab’s 48,000 associates serve customers at nearly three million locations in more than 170 countries. The company has been recognized as an employer of choice by Fortune, Forbes, Military Times, and many more. Eva Cook, Sa...

The construction industry has seen steady growth in 2018 and its projected to continue into 2019. Orion works with hundreds of commercial, industrial and residential construction companies nationwide. Companies include Trane, Turner, Mortenson, Marathon Petroleum, Lennar, Ryland Homes and many more. Keri Garrison, former Army Officer and Orion Recruiter, joins the show to discuss what military job...

As a military job seeker, chances are you’ve been cautioned not to work with a military recruiting firm at some point leading up to or during your transition. There are articles online that list several reasons you should avoid working with a recruiter, some of which you may have heard from a friend or colleague as well. We’ve heard a lot of this skepticism over the years, so we wanted to give you...

Orion has recently partnered with Concrete Polishing and Restoration (CPR), a nationwide industrial flooring company, to provide rewarding careers for former and transitioning service members. With its steady, continued growth and highly skilled workforce, CPR is considered the industry's most elite applicator of polished concrete systems. If you’d like to learn more about CPR, please visit us onl...

Schwan’s commitment shows in all they do, from careful ingredient selection and quality food making to hiring top talent to serve its customers. Schwan’s values your military service and believes that the skills you gained in service will make you a valuable member of their team. To learn more about careers with Schwan’s visit www.oriontalent.com/schwans. Over the past couple of years Schwan’s has...

As a military servicemember you had access to special benefits and tax breaks such as Thrift Savings Plans, inexpensive Life Insurance and BAH. When leaving the military, you forfeit some of those financial benefits you’ve grown accustomed to, so you want to make sure you know what to expect as a civilian. James Rossi, a Navy Veteran and Financial Advisor with WestPac Wealth Partners, joins the sh...

An important decision many transitioning veterans face is whether or not to relocate when looking for their first civilian job. Unless you have a specific location in mind, there are many factors that will come in to play, such as family, cost of living, out of pocket cost, career opportunities and many more. Dustin Mann, an Orion Account Executive, joins the show to discuss his experience with re...

In today’s show we’ll talk about two important aspects of a job interview that are frequently overlooked – preparing questions to ask the interviewer and closing the interview. An interview is a two-way street, and preparing thoughtful questions in advance tells the interviewer that you are interested in the job. Additionally, making sure you sell yourself when closing the interview is one of the...

Preparing your resume is an important part of your military to civilian career transition. Making sure that it’s relevant and highlights your skills effectively can be challenging because your work in the military may not be easily understood by a civilian hiring manager. Your resume should serve as a snapshot of your accomplishments, education and work experience. It should tell the story of not...

If you are a former or transitioning military officer looking for your next civilian career AND you think that your education, background, and military career distinguishes you from your peers, you may be a good fit for Orion's Distinguished Candidate Conference (DCC). An Orion Recruiter joins the show to discuss some of the most frequently asked questions she gets from candidates prior to attendi...

In last week’s episode we introduced you to Colin Gregg and Tony Gatliff from BBMC Mortgage. Colin and Tony discussed the benefits of working with BBMC and debunked the top 5 myths about VA loans. In part 2, we will conclude the conversation with the BBMC team. Topics include: • BBMC’s commitment to the military community • Resources for veterans who want to learn more about working with BBMC • BB...

Orion is proud to partner with BBMC Mortgage to help veterans achieve the goal of home ownership. BBMC assists veterans in purchasing homes they can afford, by providing lower rates, lower fees, no down payment and more relaxed qualifications compared to a conventional loan. In this episode, BBMC employees Colin Gregg and Tony Gatliff join the show to discuss everything you need to know about the...

During your job search you’ll likely encounter opportunities that you realize aren’t a good fit for you after you’ve already started the interview process. If you change your mind about moving forward, it’s important to let the employer know, as they’ve likely invested time and resources into interviewing and potentially hiring you. Recently employers have reported an increased frequency of being...