From the Battlefield to the Boardroom

Episode 24 – Keys to Acing your Virtual Interview Virtual interviews are becoming a preferred method of interview due to ease of scheduling and budget friendliness for both the job seeker and employer. The goal of an in-person or virtual interview is the same – you want to make a lasting impression that gets you to the next round of interviews. In this episode, Dustin Mann, an Account Executive at...

As a Former Army Officer and current Junior Military Officer Recruiter, Keri Price knows a lot about the process of transitioning from the military into the civilian world. In this episode, Keri and I discuss: • The military transition timeline • How to prepare for each stage • Transition checklists

Happy New Year! If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to find a new job, you don’t want to miss this episode. This is the perfect time to begin your job search. Key decision makers are back in the office after the holidays, and budgeting and workforce planning are on your side. In this episode I’ll be joined by an Air Force Veteran and current Recruiter at Orion to talk through ways you can jum...

Our most popular podcasts have been about interview preparation, and we’ve done quite a few related to frequently asked interview questions. We wanted to dedicate a similar show to focus on frequently asked interview questions for technical and engineering roles. Our guest for this show is Shane Bishop, a Senior Account Executive at Orion. Shane is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and is a for...

We've given you the tools to prepare for an interview and how to answer a variety of frequently asked interview questions. In this episode we'll tackle the final step in the process: the offer stage. Once you’ve arrived at this step in the process, you’ll likely have many questions about what to expect. To give you some insight, a Senior Account Executive at Orion, joins me to discuss the followin...

Orion has more than 40 Recruiters nationwide who are all former military. If you’ve worked with us already, you know that our recruiting team is dedicated to your success as a job seeker. In this episode, I’m highlighting Kerry Miller, a former Navy Career Counselor and current member of Orion’s Midwest recruiting team. Kerry and I will discuss: • Her career in the Navy and transition into civilia...

Some frequently asked interview questions are more challenging than others and can leave you feeling like you’re in the hot seat. In this episode, a Senior Vice President of Recruiting takes on some of the more challenging questions by telling you what employers want to know when they ask these questions, keys to successfully answering, and what to avoid when answering. Questions include: • What i...

‘Tis the season for all things festive! From Thanksgiving turkeys to Christmas trees and New Year’s celebrations, your job search may not be at the top of your to-do list. In the midst of the hustle and bustle, It might surprise you to learn that the holiday season can be a great time to look for a new job. In this episode, we’ll talk about a recent article on the Balance.com, Top 11 Reasons to Jo...

A Hiring Conference is your chance to interview with hiring managers for positions that are a match with your background, skills and preferences. Orion holds approximately 75 hiring conferences each year in cities throughout the nation, and the conference will feature positions throughout that region of the country. Orion’s conferences are much different than a traditional job fair. In this episod...

Orion's Candidate Recruiters work directly with military job seekers to help them find rewarding careers in corporate America. We currently have a team of more than 40 recruiters nationwide, but we're always seeking top performing, former and transitioning veterans to join our team. In this episode, Orion's Southeast Recruiting Manager will discuss: - Ideal attributes for a Recruiter candidate - C...

Sales is not a career field that many military candidates immediately consider as an option during their transition from the military to civilian life. In this episode we’ll talk about why it’s worth considering. You’ll hear from a Senior Vice President of Recruiting on some of the perks of working in sales, including compensation, path to leadership, personal control, job security and ability to...

Account Executives at Orion create and maintain relationships with America's leading companies to secure job opportunities for our Veteran job seekers. Because these roles are essential to our business, we're always looking for motivated, top performing, former and transitioning military members to join our team. In this episode, we'll talk to two of Orion's Senior Partners about: - Ideal attribut...

Preparing for a first interview can be a daunting task, especially for transitioning military job seekers. In this episode, we'll tackle some frequently asked interview questions by telling you what employers want to know when they ask these questions, keys to successfully answering and what to avoid when answering: Tell me about yourself. What are your 3 greatest strengths? What is your most sign...

In honor of military families around the world, we're spotlighting a military family right here at Orion. Nora Liles is a National Recruiter at Orion in our Virginia Beach, VA, office and her husband Charles is currently deployed to Djibouti, Africa. In this episode, Nora and I talk about what it means to be a military spouse: -Support systems during deployments -Proudest moments -Acts of kindness...

Danielle Smith is a former Army Officer who landed a career with Sun Chemical in 2014. Since joining Sun Chemical, Danielle has been promoted a couple of times and is a valued member of the team. Listen to this podcast to hear Danielle discuss: • Her military transition • Why Sun Chemical is a great place for Veterans to work • Career progression • Advice for job seekers

Zach Marshall is a former Army Officer and now an Operations Manager with Mangan Software. In this episode, Zach talks about lessons learned from his military career, transition into the civilian world and now as a hiring manager passionate about recruiting Veterans. Other topics include: • How his time in service prepared him for a civilian career • What he looks when hiring a Veteran • Veteran s...

Eric Sagong is a former Navy Officer who recently landed a job with StandardAero. In this podcast, Eric discusses his transition process and advice for fellow job seekers. Other topics include: Decision points in his transition Benefits of working with a military recruiting firm Why StandardAero

Orion Account Executive Nick Ruscoe sits down to chat with us about his experience with Jack Welch Management Institute's Online MBA Program. Why JWMI? Using your GI Bill Jack Welch's leadership style Balancing an MBA and career

The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 was signed into law on August 16, 2017. Also known as the Forever GI Bill, the new legislation has many changes in store for Veterans and their families. This episode includes: - Highlights of the Forever GI Bill - Interview with a Veteran utilizing the GI Bill

Are you beginning your transition out of the military and wondering where to start? Hear from a former Marine Corps Officer and current VP of Recruiting about what you can do to prepare: - How to research yourself - Building a library of stories to help sell yourself - Answering any question successfully with the S-T-A-R format

Hear what transitioning Air Force Officer Jim Bergren has to say about his decision to pursue a civilian career: - Decision points in his transition - Working with military recruiting firms - The importance of attending a hiring conference

Transitioning Army Officer Andrew Manglicmot shares what he's learned about the transition process and gives advice to fellow job seekers. In this podcast we'll discuss: - Decision points in his transition - Working with military recruiting firms - Andrew's motto "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance"

We linked up with a Recruiting Manager to discuss everything you've wanted to know about the interview process. We'll talk about: - Typical interview timeline - Different types of interviews - Interview curveballs

You asked, we answered! Hear advice from a Recruiter on some frequently asked questions from our job seekers: - How do I get started? - What kind of positions are available to me? - What companies and industries are hiring? - What's the difference between a headhunter and a recruiter?