From the Battlefield to the Boardroom

Orion is currently recruiting former and transitioning service members for a variety of careers with Service Experts across 90+ locations nationwide. Locations include Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Chicago, Denver, Raleigh, Dallas, Nashville and many more. Service Experts offers the close-knit environment of a local, independently-owned company, along with the outstanding benefits, training and stabili...

Each employer has a preferred style of interviewing based on the company culture, position for which you are interviewing, and interview timeline. Types of interviews range from a phone screen, one-on-one discussion, panel / group settings, or even over lunch. Some employers may choose to utilize a combination of different styles, but if you've prepared well for your interview, you'll be able to a...

Orion has hired more than 2,800+ veterans into the oil and gas industry into companies such as Phillips 66, Halliburton, BP, Baker Hughes, Schlumberger, and many more. Military candidates have proven to be an ideal fit for a wide range of positions including Field Service, Operators, Maintenance Technicians, Project Managers, and Engineers. Steve Casey, Vice President at Orion, joins the show to d...

Anthony Pearson is a Marine Corps veteran who found his dream job with PPL in 2000. Since joining the company, Anthony has made a positive impact within the company and the community through his commitment to serving others. In this show we discuss: • How the military prepared him for a career with PPL • His career evolution with PPL • PPL’s Veteran Resource Group

Mike Farrell is a former Marine Corps Officer whose interest in Sales was sparked during his time in service. Prior to his transition, Mike attended an Orion webinar focused on careers in Sales and spent the rest of his free time reading up on sales and planning his next career move. In this episode we’ll discuss: • Why he chose a career in sales • His career paths with NuLife Medical and BI World...

Unilever makes thousands of products under more than 400 brand names used by two and a half billion people every day. This global company is behind trusted brands like Dove, Axe, Hellman’s, Ben & Jerry’s, and many more. Unilever has a strong commitment to hiring veterans and has partnered with Orion to hire military talent into a variety of roles nationwide. Learn more at www.oriontalent.com/unile...

Field Service jobs are in high demand because of the variety of industries they serve. Field Service Technicians are responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment, products and systems. This includes home-based equipment such as security systems, appliances and electronics, and larger commercial items like heavy equipment, factory machinery, computer networks and wind turbines. While the...

If achieving financial freedom is a dream of yours, make sure you listen to the conclusion of our conversation with Doug Nordman, author of The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement / founder of The Military Guide website. Doug and Brian Henry (Orion’s Senior Vice President of Recruiting) join the show to discuss: • Financially preparing to leave the military • Additional resourc...

Orion’s goal is to provide resources to not only help you in your job search, but throughout your entire military to civilian transition. In this episode I’m joined by Doug Nordman, author of The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement / founder of The Military Guide website, and Brian Henry, Senior Vice President of Recruiting at Orion. During Part 1 of our conversation with Doug,...

Building controls are responsible for controlling the internal environment of nearly every building worldwide. From office buildings to campuses and stadiums, they all rely on some type of system to regulate heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, and many other systems. Jay Koranda, Recruiting Manager at Orion, joins this episode to discuss opportunities within the building controls ind...

Tom Wolfe joins the podcast again to provide more valuable insight into the military-to-civilian career transition. To conclude this two-part episode, Tom will discuss many topics pertinent to the final stages of the transition process, including attending hiring conferences and estimating your market value. Other topics include: • Dos and Don’ts of working with a military recruiter • Keeping an o...

Over the years, Orion’s recruiters have seen a significant difference in the success rates of military job seekers who invest the time to read professional books as they prepared for their transition versus those who did not. The right books can help you to be more comfortable in an interview setting and better articulate your background and professional experience to an interviewer. One book that...

To succeed in a job interview it's important to say and do the right things that make a positive first impression and convince employers you would be a great fit for their company. It's also important to avoid making mistakes that could raise a red flag about your professionalism or ability to perform the job for which you are interviewing. Nora Liles, an Orion Recruiter, joins the show to discuss...

While many of the things you’ve learned in the military are invaluable, some behaviors won’t help you get ahead in the civilian world. In this episode, we’ll give you tips for making the transition into your civilian career successful. Adam Swartz, former Marine Corps Officer and Orion Account Executive, joins the show to discuss what he learned from his first post-military job. Topics include: •...

The semiconductor industry is responsible for creating microchips that enable advances in all modern electronics. These microchips are used in computers, healthcare and military systems, transportation, clean energy, and many more. The semiconductor industry is also leading innovation in many emerging technologies, including drones, artificial intelligence and self-driving cars. Orion has hired th...

There are many challenges that come with transitioning out of the military into the civilian workforce. Whether you’re navigating the interview stage or getting acclimated in your new role, you’re likely experiencing some unknown territory. Dustin Mann, an Account Executive at Orion, joins the show to discuss transition challenges and how to overcome them. Topics include: • Communicating your mili...

Some military to civilian transitions are more clear-cut than others. If you are a technician in the military transitioning into a technical role in the civilian workforce, there’s likely to be less of a learning curve. However, many military job seekers have the desire to pursue a career that’s different from what they did in the military. In this case, it can be hard to visualize your next steps...

With hundreds of millions of users worldwide, LinkedIn is the most powerful social network for building your personal brand and growing your network. As a military job seeker, you might be new to LinkedIn, or maybe you need some insight on how to make the most of this social platform. Nora Liles, a Recruiter at Orion, joins this week’s show to discuss the importance of LinkedIn, and how to leverag...

Martin Cawdery is a Marine Corps veteran who has found a rewarding career with Faith Technologies. Martin was promoted within 3 months of being hired, and has had such a positive impact on Faith Technologies’ business that he’s now in a position to hire more veterans into the company. Listen to this podcast to hear Martin discuss: • Transitioning from the military after 22 years of service • Pursu...

Orion works with hundreds of residential construction companies nationwide, including David Weekley Homes, Pulte, Taylor Morrison, KB Home and many more. Companies in this industry have found Veterans to be a great fit for a variety of roles, including Superintendents, Production Supervisors, Project Managers, Customer Service and Maintenance. Mike Wood, Orion’s Southeast Recruiting Manager, joins...

Orion works with some of the largest manufacturing companies in the world, including Siemens, GE, Honeywell, Honda, Hershey’s, Stryker, and many more. The manufacturing industry offers careers for veterans of all backgrounds and skill sets, with many of the roles being a natural fit based on your military experience. Whether you’re a Maintenance Technician, Engineer or a Project Manager, career op...

Orion has partnered with Daifuku North America, a leader in the material handling industry, to provide rewarding careers for veterans. Daifuku has career opportunities nationwide and they are looking to fill a large number of openings over the next several months. Learn more about Daifuku’s open positions and interview dates and locations at https://www.oriontalent.com/daifuku-north-america/career...

One of Orion’s longest and most successful partnerships is with Siemens, a global powerhouse focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. Siemens employs thousands of veterans across all functions and job families and our guest today is part of their growing team. Ben Staples was recently hired by Siemens as a Service Specialist in Seattle and he couldn’t be happier in...

An interview for a management position will typically consist of questions about your experience, leadership style, what you've accomplished in the past and what your expectations are for the future. Military job seekers possess hands on leadership and are typically a great fit for Management roles. Although your leadership experience is valued, the ability to clearly communicate your accomplishme...

Developing and leveraging your personal brand on social media can help you open more doors in your job search. Hiring managers receive a large volume of job applications and you must find a way to stand out from the faceless crowd. By having a clear, online message of who you are, you have the opportunity to convey your identity to the hiring manager and improve your chances of standing out from t...