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Orion Talent

Orion Talent

“Orion Talent helps organizations acquire the best talent from around the world. Our best-in-class talent solutions, combined with award-winning and industry-leading Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Military Hiring solutions solve real recruiting challenges, helping fill vacancies quickly and cost-effectively. With our expert support, businesses are free to focus on what they do best, while candidates receive the resources they need to excel in a new career.

When clients choose Orion Talent, they know they’ll be working with a team of true experts that provide unparalleled service, design flexible solutions, and access to the industry’s largest database of technical and leadership talent.”

Orion Talent Quick Facts

 

Best For Veterans
Industries Aerospace, Banking/Finance, Data Center, IT, Engineering, and High Tech, Manufacturing/Distribution Industry, Mechanical & Electrical, Medical Technology, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Power & Utilities, Supply Chain and Logistics, Telecommunications
Employment Full-Time, Part-Time, Government
Job Level All Levels
Military or Veteran Focus? No
Veteran or Spouse-Owned? No
Where do they place people? Nationwide, Some overseas military locations
Contact contact
Website website

 

What kinds of jobs does Orion Talent place people in?

  • Aerospace
  • Alternative Energy
  • Automotive
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Construction
  • Data Center
  • Engineering
  • Field Service
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Food & Beverage
  • High Tech
  • HVAC and Building Automation
  • IT
  • Manufacturing/Distribution Industry
  • Mechanical & Electrical
  • Medical Technology
  • Oil & Gas
  • Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices
  • Power & Utilities
  • Sales
  • Semiconductor
  • Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications

What types of jobs do they recruit for?

  • Full-Time
  • Part-time
  • Government

Who would Orion Talent be best for?

Orion Talent Solutions would be suitable for veterans looking for an after-military job or those who would like to make a career change.

Degree Levels

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Associate’s Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree

What areas of the country do they place people in?

Throughout the entire US, and some overseas military locations.

Does Orion Talent offer specialized service(s) to the military community?

They do not offer any specialized services to military,  nor do they offer any specific discounts to the military community.

Does Orion Talent offer specialized service(s) to veterans?

They do not offer any specialized services to veterans.

Does Orion Talent offer discounts to military or veterans?

Job searches and conferences are free of charge.

What companies does Orion Talent work with?

They work with a variety of companies looking for talent. Here are some of the featured employers:

  • Siemens
  • Louis Berger
  • Lutron
  • Ecolabs
  • Bell Howell
  • Trane Technologies

Is Orion Talent veteran-owned?

It appears that Orion Talent is veteran-owned.

What makes them unique?

Orion Talent Solutions has an active job board as well as many other employment resources available to members of the military and veterans. You can find help with writing your resume or getting ready for an interview. They also have resources for those interested in franchise ownership and planning for the future.

Where is Orion Talent located?

They’re located in Cary, North Carolina.

Do they have offices around the country?

Yes, they have offices in Cary, NC, Austin, TX, San Diego, CA, Cincinnati, OH, and Virginia Beach, VA.

Orion Talent Review

Orion Talent has a nice website. It does seem a bit hard to locate the job search but once you can find it, the search seems to be pretty in-depth. You can filter by job level, client type/industry, job function, and location. You can also create a basic profile or an enhanced one. Then they can match you with companies.

Orion Talent Testimonials

We were unable to locate public testimonials or reviews, but they do have a testimonial section on their website.

Contact Info

Contact Orion Talent Solutions at careers@oriontalent.com.  For more info, please visit their website.

 

 

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Military Employment Guide: Continued Education & Training

Step by Step Guide to Employment: Continued Education and Training – General Military

Once you have figured out what your career path is, and possible jobs that you may want to apply for, you may need to continue your education and go back to school. You might need a certain degree, such as an associate’s or a bachelor’s degree, or you may just need a few more classes or a certificate of some kind.

As a service member or former service member, you have Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits that you can use for your education. It would be important to know how to register for them, how to transfer them if need be, and what you need to do in order to have them pay for your schooling.

In addition, vocational training and preparing yourself for entrepreneurship can get you on the right path for your new career. Whether you are planning to open your own business right away, or plan to in the future, knowing what to expect is important.

Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits

With your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits, you should be able to go to school for no cost. Of course, this does depend on where you are going to go to school, how much has already been used, and what you plan to do.

  • Are you eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits? You are if you have served on active duty for at least 90 days, after September 10, 2001.
  • You will then need to apply for benefits. Gather the following documents: your social security number, direct deposit information, education, and military history, and basic information about the school or training facility.
  • You can apply online, by mail, in person, or work with a trained professional. Keep in mind it can take up to 30 days to process your education claim.
  • After you have applied and your claim is accepted you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility, (COE), or award letter in the mail. You will then need to bring this to the VA certifying official at your school.
  • What happens if you get denied and disagree with that decision? You can request a decision review or manage a legacy appeal.

You also have the option of transferring your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. Doing so will allow a spouse or a child to use them if you don’t plan to do so in the future. You will need to apply to transfer those benefits, as they don’t just happen automatically.

  • First of all, find out if you can even qualify to transfer your benefits. You need to be active duty, or in the Selected Reserve and have completed at least six years of service on the date your request is approved. You also need to add four more years to your service. The person getting the benefits will need to be enrolled in DEERS.
  • Once the Transfer of Entitlement (TOE) is approved, your dependent can apply for up to 36 months of benefits.
  • Spouses can use these benefits right away. They can be used whether you are on active duty or after you have separated, for up to 15 years after you do so. They can’t however receive MHA if you are still on active duty.
  • Children can also use them whether you are on active duty or after you have separated, however, you will need to have at least 10 years of service before they can do so. They also need a high school diploma or be 18 years of age, and they do qualify for MHA, even if you are active duty. They can’t use the benefits after they turn 26.
  • When you are still on active duty you will need to request, change, or revoke a TOE through milConnect. Once approved you can apply online or by mail.

Prepping for Vocational Training

You might need to look into vocational training to gain the certificates and skills you need to apply for certain jobs, or even to move forward in your current job. Vocational training is training to get the skills you need, usually in highly technical or hands-on fields. Some examples would be plumbing, culinary arts, fashion design, graphic design, automotive repair, medical assistant, dental assistant, and nursing assistant.

You can attend state vocational schools, private schools, and non-profit technical schools to earn a certificate in the subject you want. Community colleges also have many of these options. You need to figure out if you would like to attend online or in person, and where you actually want to go. This might be hugely dependent on where you live and what is available to you.

While it might depend on the subject, most of these courses will take you a couple of months, and some you can earn in a matter of weeks. On the other side, you might also find some programs that are more in-depth and take longer, even up to a couple of years.

  • Decide what skills you want to go to vocational school for
  • Decide where you will go and if you will go in person or online
  • Fill out an application for the school
  • Figure out how you will pay for the vocational training. Will you be using your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits?  Make sure to follow the directions above to receive those benefits.

Prepping for Entrepreneurship

If you want to go the entrepreneurship route and create and run your own business, you will want to prepare to do so. First of all, what will you be doing? What will your business be? You can offer a service-based business such as coaching, or repair work, or a product-based business, such as selling consumer items, or even items you have created yourself. There are a lot of options when it comes to entrepreneurship.

In order to prepare yourself for this career path, you will need to ask yourself a few questions.

  • What will your business be? How will you set it all up?
  • What skills will you need to pursue this path? Do you need any more education to help you get started?
  • Do you have the right mindset for entrepreneurship? You may need to work on that. Working for yourself can be very different from working for someone else.
  • Commit to it. As an entrepreneur, you will go through ups and downs and things won’t always be easy. Committing to this type of career path is important.
  • Know the law. When it comes to being an entrepreneur, there are certain tax laws, and business laws you need to make sure you are aware of. Get your ducks in a row before you get started, and make sure you have done everything you can to prepare.

Continuing your education and training is a good goal to have, whether you need it for a specific job, or to run your own business. Take the time to figure out what you personally need, and work on getting it done. You will then be in a much better place to succeed, find a new job, and get the most out of your career.

 

 

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Aerotek

Aerotek

According to Aerotek, “For over 35 years, Aerotek’s people-focused, performance-driven culture has helped millions of men and women find rewarding work at leading companies that know an exceptional workforce demands both capability and character.

Now, we’re focusing everything we’ve learned on the workers who form the backbone of our economy. Whether you work in Construction & Skilled Trades, Manufacturing & Production, Warehousing & Distribution, or Facilities & Maintenance, we know you’re looking for more than just a job or a worker. That’s why we never stop investing in our people by adding skills and advantages to your work experience.

Whether you’re looking for work that makes a difference — for you and others — or you’re an employer looking for people who deliver, when you work with Aerotek you’ll understand why we say “our people are everything.”

Who would Aerotek be best for?

Aerotek would be good for veterans, and service members who are transitioning out of the military.

What types of jobs do they recruit for?

  • Full-Time
  • Part-time
  • Remote
  • Contract
  • Direct Hire
  • Temporary
  • Temporary to Permanent

What kinds of jobs does Aerotek place people in?

  • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Manufacturing and Production
  • Warehousing and Distribution
  • Facilities and Maintenance

Job Levels

  • Entry Level
  • Associate’s Degree
  • Certificates
  • Trade School

What areas of the country do they place people?

They place people throughout the US.

Does Aerotek offer specialized service(s) to the military community?

No, they don’t seem to offer specialized service to the military community.

Does Aerotek offer specialized service(s) to veterans?

No, they don’t seem to offer specialized services to veterans.

Does Aerotek offer discounts to military or veterans?

Their services appear free of charge.

What companies does Aerotek work with?

They work with 13,000 clients.

Is Aerotek veteran-owned?

It does not appear that Aerotek is currently veteran-owned.

What makes them unique?

Aerotek has a big focus on certain types of jobs as well as industries. They have a focus on consumer and industrial products, e-commerce and distribution, government services, life sciences, transportation, energy, construction, and health care.

Aerotek also stands for inclusion and diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and has a corporate social responsibility.

They have over 250 offices and work to employ 200,000 contractors. You can also find articles on different topics such as industry trends, advancing your career, workforce management, and case studies. They also offer a Job Talent Network where you can easily upload your resume.

Where is Aerotek located?

Aerotek has its headquarters in Hanover, MD.

Do they have offices around the country?

Yes, they have offices in over 40 US states as well as Puerto Rico. You can also find them in Canada, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.

CareerRecon Aerotek Review

Aerotek has a professional-looking website that is easy to navigate. You can find the link to search for a job right away. There are around 10,000 job listings available at the moment. You can search by job title, use keywords, as well as search by location. 

You can also sign up for job alerts, and join their Talent Network and upload your resume. This makes using the job search feature easy. You can also apply right from the website, and it gives you the option of easily uploading your resume. 

Aerotek Testimonials

These testimonials were found on Indeed: 1 and 2

“Great company to work for. Great paying jobs! I work 3rds always have, many temp companies don’t have a wide variety of night shifts Aerotek does. It has swing shifts, and every job I’ve been assigned the hours are always what I need. So yes I’d refer Aerotek as a company to work for!”

“I had no issues working with this company. They will work with you no matter the situation. They have so many different job opportunities available and do a thorough orientation. The only problem I had was getting in contact with my recruiter if something was needed.”

And this was found on Careerbliss:

“I worked with Aerotek for 5 years. This organization’s core values are strong and the company as a whole drives its guiding principles from both the top down, and the bottom up. Any individual seeking an entry level job that they can leverage into a long term career or help to build their resume for future endeavors would be well served to begin their journey at Aerotek. Once on board and successful in the company it will take hard work, persistence, and dedication to remain at the top with this organization. This company is what you personally make of it. Your ability to not only drive your own career, but to help others become successful along side you will be imperative in a long term desire to stay with Aerotek. If one is individually successful at Aerotek, but does not have a great team working with them, then that individual will have the skills and resume to find what they are looking for in another organization.”

Contact Info

Job seekers can contact Aerotek by calling 1-800-AEROTEK.

 

 

 

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Top Veteran Employer & Veteran Benefits in All 50 States

List of Top Veteran Benefit and Employer for Every State

Deciding where to live and work after transitioning out of the military can be an overwhelming process especially if you haven’t decided which state to live in. We have put together some factors for you to consider. Setting yourself up to make sure your money goes further and living in a state that has veteran employment programs as well as companies willing to hire veterans will help the transition from military life to civilian life.

Areas to Consider

Cost of Living

Consists of all of your living expenses including groceries, utilities, insurance, and housing. The average cost of living is 100 nationally and can be used as a gage to determine affordability. We have used insure.com‘s cost of living metrics.

Median Income

The middle point of a sample of household incomes, it is a good gage to determine what your income might be in each state starting out. According to census.gov in 2019 Median household income was $68,703.

Top Benefit

Provides insight on how military friendly and a state might be as well as how popular and useful that benefit is to other military members.

Top Veteran Employer

Know who the top veteran employer may give you a leg up in searching for a job after you have left the military. Once companies hire veterans and discover their amazing work ethic they commit to hiring more.

Individual State Benefits

Wherever you are planning to move check out the all 50 states’ veterans benefits offered in each state at CollegeRecon.com. Knowing what is available to you could help determine where you might live or help you get access to benefits in your current state.

RELATED: Find state veterans benefits at CollegeRecon – All 50 states’ Veterans Benefits

State Listing of Top Veteran Benefits and Employers

Alabama

Average Cost of living:   85.76

Median household income: $48,486

Top Benefit: State Veterans Homes

Top Veteran Employer: Navigator Development Group, Inc.

 

Alaska

Average Cost of living:   122.88

Median household income: $76,715

Top Benefit: Alaska Property Tax Exemption

Top Veteran Employer: The State of Alaska

 

Arizona

Average Cost of living:   97.66

Median household income: $56,213

Top Benefit: Special License Plates

Top Veteran Employer: List of veteran friendly employers

 

Arkansas

Average Cost of living:   89.17

Median household income: $45,726

Top Benefit: State tax exemption on military retirement pay

Top Veteran Employer:  The State of Arkansas

 

California

Average Cost of living:   148.53

Median household income: $71,228

Top Benefit: Flexible financing for home purchases

Top Veteran Employer:  Employment Development Department (EDD) Workforce Services

 

Colorado

Average Cost of living:   107.01

Median household income: $68,811

Top Benefit: Tax exemption on homes

Top Veteran Employer: Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

 

Connecticut

Average Cost of living:   121.59

Median household income: $76,106

Top Benefit: Veteran designation State Driver’s License and ID Cards

Top Veteran Employer: Lockheed Martin, United Technologies Corporation, Sikorsky, Electric Boat, Peoples United, Cigna and Aetna. Click here for more information.

 

Delaware

Average Cost of living:   107.51

Median household income: $65,627

Top Benefit: Veterans license plates

Top Veteran Employer: Dover Air Force Base and the state of Delaware.

 

Florida

Average Cost of living:   103.45

Median household income: $53,267

Top Benefit: Tax exemption benefits on homes

Top Veteran Employer: CSX and Florida Blue. Click here for more information.

 

Georgia

Average Cost of living:   90.73

Median household income: $55,679

Top Benefit: Free license plates for Veterans

Top Veteran Employer: The Southern Company.

 

Hawaii

Average Cost of living:   198.49

Median household income: $78,084

Top Benefit: Totally Disabled Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption

Top Veteran Employer: Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and the U.S. Government

 

Idaho

Average Cost of living:   95.52

Median household income: $53,089

Top Benefit: Reduced hunting & fishing license and tag fees

Top Veteran Employer: Idaho National Laboratory (INL).

 

Illinois

Average Cost of living:   97.68

Median household income: $63,575

Top Benefit: Veteran designation on driver’s licenses

Top Veteran Employer: The Illinois State Government.

 

Indiana

Average Cost of living:   90.19

Median household income: $54,325

Top Benefit: Cancellation of tuition and fees for children of disabled Veterans

 

Iowa

Average Cost of living:   91.12

Median household income: $58,580

Top Benefit:  Homeownership Assistance Program

Top Veteran Employer: Home Base Iowa Initiative

 

Kansas

Average Cost of living:   89.17

Median household income: $57,422

Top Benefit: Hunting and fishing fee discount

Top Veteran Employer: The state of Kansas

 

Kentucky

Average Cost of living:   92.93

Median household income: $48,392

Top Benefit: Tuition waived at all state colleges and universities for dependents of qualifying veterans

Top Veteran Employer: UPS, Humana, and Toyota. Click here for more information.

 

Louisiana

Average Cost of living:   100.71

Median household income: $47,942

Top Benefit: Retired military pay excluded from state income tax

Top Veteran Employer: website

 

Maine

Average Cost of living:   114.6

Median household income: $55,425

Top Benefit: Maine Resident Lifetime Veteran State Park and Museum Pass

Top Veteran Employer: Bath Iron Works.

 

Maryland

Average Cost of living:   121.32

Median household income: $81,868

Top Benefit: Property tax exemption

Top Veteran Employer: Department of Defense agencies and private sector defense contractors

 

Massachusetts

Average Cost of living:   128.44

Median household income: $77,378

Top Benefit: Retired military pay income tax benefit

Top Veteran Employer: For information visit here

 

Michigan

Average Cost of living:   97.22

Median household income: $54,938

Top Benefit: Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF)

Top Veteran Employer: DTE and Consumers

 

Minnesota

Average Cost of living:   103.56

Median household income: $68,411

Top Benefit: VA Claims representation or State Soldiers Assistance Program

Top Veteran Employer: The state of Minnesota, Target, Best Buy, and Cargill. Click here for more information.

 

Mississippi

Average Cost of living:   85.76

Median household income: $43,567

Top Benefit: Homestead exemption

Top Veteran Employer: Huntington-Ingalls.

 

Missouri

Average Cost of living:   90.78

Median household income: $53,560

Top Benefit: State Veterans Services Program

Top Veteran Employer: Boeing

 

Montana

Average Cost of living:   106.35

Median household income: $52,559

Top Benefit: Veteran Designation on the drivers’ licenses

Top Veteran Employer: website

 

Nebraska

Average Cost of living:   91.73

Median household income: $59,116

Top Benefit: Nebraska Veterans Registry

Top Veteran Employer:  Werner Enterprises

 

Nevada

Average Cost of living:   103.49

Median household income: $57,598

Top Benefit: Nevada veterans property tax exemption

Top Veteran Employer: Cosmopolitan

 

New Hampshire

Average Cost of living:   105.25

Median household income: $74,057

Top Benefit: Property tax credits

Top Veteran Employer: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and BAE Systems

 

New Jersey

Average Cost of living:   124.28

Median household income: $79,363

Top Benefit: $6,000 exemption on income tax return

Top Veteran Employer: The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

 

New Mexico

Average Cost of living:   88.41

Median household income: $48,059

Top Benefit: Veterans State property tax exemption

Top Veteran Employer: Veterans Business Development Division

 

New York

Average Cost of living:   145.04

Median household income: $65,323

Top Benefit: Fresh Connect Checks Program

Top Veteran Employer: New York State Police

 

North Carolina

Average Cost of living:   93.89

Median household income: $52,413

Top Benefit: Veteran license plates and the tax exclusion for 100% disabled

Top Veteran Employer: Lowe’s and Bank of America

 

North Dakota

Average Cost of living:   96.97

Median household income: $63,473

Top Benefit: Grant program

Top Veteran Employer: Midwest AgEnergy and Sysco North Dakota

 

Ohio

Average Cost of living:   91.56

Median household income: $54,533

Top Benefit: Veterans Service Commission.

Top Veteran Employer: The State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, and the Department of Job and Family Services. Click here for more information.

 

Oklahoma

Average Cost of living:   89.29

Median household income: $51,424

Top Benefit: 100% Veteran Disability tax exemption

Top Veteran Employer: For more information click here

 

Oregon

Average Cost of living:   134.67

Median household income: $59,393

Top Benefit: Veteran recognition license plates

Top Veteran Employer: Public Employers Grant Preference

 

Pennsylvania

Average Cost of living:   104.05

Median household income: $59,445

Top Benefit: Real Estate Tax Exemption

Top Veteran Employer: The state of Pennsylvania

 

Rhode Island

Average Cost of living:   117.86

Median household income: $63,296

Top Benefit: Rhode Island National Guard members receive free tuition

Top Veteran Employer: For more information click here.

 

South Carolina

Average Cost of living:   93.71

Median household income: $51,015

Top Benefit: Homestead exemption

Top Veteran Employer: Boeing

 

South Dakota

Average Cost of living:   92.84

Median household income: $56,499

Top Benefit: bonus program

Top Veteran Employer: The state of South Dakota

 

Tennessee

Average Cost of living:   88.3

Median household income: $50,972

Top Benefit: the property tax relief for certain 100% disabled Veterans

Top Veteran Employer: Fedex Express World Hub

 

Texas

Average Cost of living:   95.02

Median household income: $59,570

Top Benefit: Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Claims Department

Top Veteran Employer: Click here for more information.

 

Utah

Average Cost of living:   95.84

Median household income: $68,374

Top Benefit: Veterans property tax abatement

Top Veteran Employer: Zions Bank

 

Vermont

Average Cost of living:   113.27

Median household income: $60,076

Top Benefit: Property tax reduction program

Top Veteran Employer: The State of Vermont and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

 

Virginia

Average Cost of living:   109.54

Median household income: $71,564

Top Benefit: VA claims assistance program

Top Veteran Employer: CACI International, Inc.

 

Washington

Average Cost of living:   122.18

Median household income: $70,116

Top Benefit: Free license plates for disabled Veterans

Top Veteran Employer: Boeing

 

West Virginia

Average Cost of living:   90.59

Median household income: $44,921

Top Benefit: Receive yearly funds to pay for education and training opportunities

Top Veteran Employer: Agencies of the state government.

 

Wisconsin

Average Cost of living:   97.09

Median household income: $59,209

Top Benefit: WDVA’s online

Top Veteran Employer: Click here for more information

 

Wyoming

Average Cost of living:   101.23

Median household income: $62,268

Top Benefit: Property tax exemption

Top Veteran Employer: Walmart

 

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KFORCE

KFORCE

According to the KFORCE website, “Kforce is a solutions firm that builds and manages expert teams in technology and finance & accounting. We deliver on your business objectives by combining a global KNOWLEDGEforce®—our namesake—with flexible delivery and an unmatched drive for excellence. Kforce serves as a trusted partner to more than 4,000 organizations, providing next-level insights and powerful results.”

Who would KFORCE be best for?

Veterans and service members who are transitioning out of the military.  

What types of jobs do they recruit for?

  • Full-Time
  • Part-time
  • Remote
  • Contract 
  • Permanent
  • Temporary 
  • Temporary to Permanent 

What kinds of jobs does KFORCE place people in?

  • Accounting and Auditing
  • Banking and Consumer Lending
  • Business Services
  • Computer/IT
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare Services
  • Insurance
  • Retail
  • Telecommunication Services

Job Levels

  • Entry Level 
  • Executive Level
  • Associate’s Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree 

What areas of the country do they place people?

They appear to place people throughout the US. 

Does KFORCE offer specialized service(s) to the military community?

No, they don’t appear to offer specialized service to the military community.

Does KFORCE offer specialized service(s) to veterans?

No, they don’t appear to offer specialized services to veterans. 

Does KFORCE offer discounts to military or veterans?

Their services appear free of charge. 

What companies does KFORCE work with?

They partner with over 100+ vendors. 

Is KFORCE veteran-owned?

It does not appear that KFORCE is currently veteran-owned. 

What makes them unique?

In addition to having a job search area, KFORCE also has a Knowledge Center. Within this center, they offer Featured Insights, which are articles such as the 2021 Job Search Guide. They also have a Thought Leadership area with topics such as employee experience, digital transformation, and finding a job. You can also find Expert Webinars on-demand, such as Learn How to Simplify Your Job Search With a Recruiter. 

KFORCE also has a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, community engagement, environment, and governance. 

Where is KFORCE located?

KFORCE has its headquarters in Tampa, FL. 

Do they have offices around the country?

Yes, they have offices in WA, CA, AZ, UT, CO, KS, MO, FL, KY, GA, NC, OH, IL, WI, MI, PA, TX, MD, MA, NY, VA, CT, and Washington DC.  

Contact Info

Contact KFORCE through their contact page.

KFORCE Review and Testimonials

CareerRecon Review of KFORCE

KFORCE has a professional-looking website that is easy to navigate. You can find the link to search for a job right away. There are over 6,000 available jobs to search through using job title, skill, and location. You can also sign up for job alerts and upload your resume. You can also easily access their extra features. 

Testimonials

These testimonials were found on Indeed: 

“KForce is a talent acquisition company who reached out to me a few years ago. The recruiter that I spoke to was highly intelligent and very intuitive in terms of person to person relationships. He was able to connect me with a fantastic opportunity at a time when I really needed a bit of guidance in the job market. They were always there if I needed to speak to somebody, and were very open about finding me other opportunities should I require them to do so. Highly recommend them.” – link

“I was placed at an amazing company and the benefits for health insurance were honestly the best I’ve ever had. Unfortunately once the company I was placed with began layoffs or gave the option to move to another state Kforce became little help. I was brought in for an interview and left alone for 45mins because they forgot about me and went to lunch. Although I had excellent job performance they were unable to find a new position for me anywhere. I was really disappointed because I enjoyed my initial placement so much.” – link

“Overall I like working for KFORCE , I needed a job quickly and they came to me and I got one. The only thing I will say is that the communication is very poor within the company. I barely hear from my recruiter and I have to reach out to her. I asked her if she was getting my emails and she told me that she has “plenty of more important emails to sort through.” It’s disappointing because when you’re on assignment you want to know what’s going on and it’s just hard to reach someone. Also , I had to find out through my coworkers that the contract was ending , the least they could do is communicate that to us.

They have one of the highest turnover rates in the industry, its a revolving door.” – link

 

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Clearance Jobs

Clearance Jobs Company Profile

Where is Clearance Jobs located?

Clearance Jobs was founded in 2002 and is a property of the DHI Group. It is headquartered in Urbandale, Iowa.

Clearance Jobs Quick Facts

Best For Transitioning military & veterans with security clearance
Industry Information Technology, Management, Intelligence, and more
Employment Full-Time
Job Level Mid-Level
Military or Veteran Focus? Yes
Veteran or Spouse-Owned? No
Where do they place people? Nationwide, Globally
Contact Contact
Website Website

What kinds of jobs does Clearance Jobs place people in?

The company focuses exclusively on jobs that require some level of clearance:

  • Confidential
  • Secret
  • Top Secret
  • Top Secret / SCI
  • Public Trust
  • Department of Energy (Q or L)
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Intel

Industries Represented by Clearance Jobs and their partners include, but are not limited to:

  • Aerospace and Aviation
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Science
  • Intelligence
  • Information Technology
  • Linguistics
  • Security

Do they have offices around the country?

With offices in Colorado and Iowa, Clearance Jobs is the largest service focused solely on professionals with U.S. federal government security clearances.

What areas of the country do they place people?

Clearance Jobs hosts a comprehensive job board that is used by 1,824 pre-screened hiring companies to post jobs in every state of the country.

Clearance Jobs also posts international jobs from countries all over the world.

Does Clearance Jobs offer specialized service(s) to the military community?

Veterans represent 73% of the company’s database, so they make it easy for recruiters to find transitioning service members and veterans.

Clearance Jobs also hosts career fairs throughout the year targeted toward the military community.

Who would this company be best for?

ClearanceJobs.com, the largest security-cleared career network, specializes in defense jobs for professionals with security clearances. Search thousands of jobs from pre-screened, registered defense industry employers.

They match job seekers that hold active or current Department of Defense, Department of State, and Department of Energy security clearances to hiring employers and recruiters looking for skilled cleared candidates.

ClearanceJobs is a career website that connects recruiters and security-cleared candidates. Candidates post their resumes and search our database of jobs. Recruiters post jobs and search our database of cleared candidates. It’s like a matchmaking site for career connections.

Does Clearance Jobs offer specialized service(s) to veterans?

Yes. Clearance Jobs hosts Network Groups that are dedicated to veterans and wounded warriors. There are over 25,000 group members contained within the following groups:

  • Army Veterans
  • Navy Veterans
  • Marine Corps Veterans
  • Air Force Veterans
  • Wounded Warriors

Does Clearance Jobs offer discounts to military or veterans?

No. There is no cost to register and upload a resume, so no discount is offered for their services.

What companies does Clearance Jobs work with?

Clearance Jobs works directly with the National Resource Directory and state workforce agencies. These include the:

There are many more in addition to the above.

 

Clearance Jobs also works with Transition Assistance Programs (TAP) and Army Career and Alumni Programs (ACAP) across the country.

Clearance Jobs offers a wide range of opportunities for veterans through partnerships with over 10 federal and military websites like FederalJobs.net and GlobalSecurity.org.

For diversity candidates, Clearance Jobs partners with:

What types of jobs do they recruit for?

Job Levels

  • Cleared Professionals
  • Entry-level
  • Mid-career
  • Senior Leadership
  • Management

What makes them unique?

Clearance Jobs is the largest network of security-cleared professionals in the country. As such, it is the first, and often the only source that job seekers use when planning their next career move. To illustrate this, Clearance Jobs has:

  • 1,260,501 Registered Candidates
  • 273,746 Searchable Profiles
  • 61,723 Monthly Connections
  • 8,822 New Monthly Candidates
  • 56,310 Monthly Jobs Listed
  • 6,416 Active Recruiters
  • 1,815 Hiring Companies
  • 92 Network Groups

In essence, Clearance Jobs gets a lot of action. They also have a Swag Store.

Contact Info

Contact Clearance Jobs here, or email them at support@clearancejobs.com.

 

 

 

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You Are Capable of More Than Your MOS

You’re capable of so much more than your MOS

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My brothers and sisters in arms, Mike Sarrialle from CareerRecon here. Hey, going to tell you a quick story about my transition.

There’s a lot of platforms out there that say they can find opportunities that relate to your MOS.  As a SEAL, I plugged in my MOS to those job boards and the only opportunities that came back were security jobs. And I didn’t want a job where I was carrying a gun anymore.

You’re capable of so much more than your MOS.

I ended up starting in founding an executive search firm that is a senior level recruiting firm. Now if anyone had told me during the last three years in my SEAL career that I would end up in human resources, I probably would have taken that as an insult.

But I’m serious, I never thought I would end up in human resources and executive search, but my path, my transition path, both good and bad experiences finally led me here.  And guess what. I did find a passion, helping all of you study, find positions in the business world, and start to climb the corporate ladder within your respective companies. It could be the next set of industry leaders that take this economy to the next level.

Life is a mystery to be lived, not a puzzle to be solved. Embrace the process, learn and be open to anything

The bottom line…you don’t know where you’ll end up sometimes. Life is a mystery to be lived, not a puzzle to be solved. Embrace the process, learn and be open to anything.

Alright guys. Mike S out of here.

 

 

 

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Translate Your Military Skills and Experience

When applying for a job it is important to highlight yourself in areas you might fall short. Businesses are increasingly seeing the value of hiring from the military community and often take experience over education. Military members operate with a “mission-critical” mindset, elevating their performance to a higher level. These transferable skills are valuable across all industries and should be used to your advantage.

There’s a 99% chance that the person interviewing you never served in the military.

Transferable Skills Every Military Member Should Highlight

1. Leadership

It is important to highlight that you are confident in your leadership ability, can motivate a team, and lead by example. Military members are often called to lead by example, through direction, delegation, and motivation. These are positive leadership skills that inspire people and showcase your ability to achieve results and manage staff.

2. Self-Starter

Show that you can start and finish a project with little to no guidance. Those who have been in the military long enough know that being able to start and finish a task with little to no guidance happens daily. This ability turns veterans into self-starts who can anticipate project needs.

3. Adaptability

Being able to change gears at a moment’s notice and handle any situation that comes your way is a critical skill. Adaptability is hugely emphasized in the military community as the ability to adapt to a new direction at any level of a project or situation is a powerful skill. This can be shown through last-minute taskings or changing deadlines.

4. Integrity

Integrity is a highly valued trait that speaks to your character, employers want to know they can trust you. There are many ways integrity can be shown through decision-making in areas such as resource allocation, one’s behavior, and implementation of guidelines or procedures.

5. Effective Communication

Military members have been trained to communicate with a wide range of personalities and ranks clearly and respectfully. Everyone has value and military members have been trained to communicate effectively in any situation. Communication up chain and down chain requires clear concise effective communication.

6. Teamwork

It is important to highlight that you are confident in your leadership ability, can motivate a team, and lead by example. Military members are often called to lead by example, through direction, delegation, and motivation. These are positive leadership skills that inspire people and showcase your ability to achieve results and manage staff.

7. Problem-Solving

It is important to highlight that you are confident in your leadership ability, can motivate a team, and lead by example. Military members are often called to lead by example, through direction, delegation, and motivation. These are positive leadership skills that inspire people and showcase your ability to achieve results and manage staff.

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8. Followership

Military operations require extensive planning and workload management. Being able to take ideas that are not your own and implement and execute the plan only enhance the organization.

Highlighting this underrated transferable skill shows that you:

  • Have a strong work ethic
  • Have company loyalty
  • Are competent
  • Can practice discretion
  • Are not driven by ego or pride

9. Financial Responsibility

It is important to share financial experience relating to budgeting, contract management, resource allocation, or financial management.

When it comes to financial tasks in the military there is no room for error. Highlighting your military-related financial responsibility will mean a great deal to a prospective employer.

Maintaining personal financial stability is also a transferable skill. This can be critical for those who have had to maintain a top-secret security clearance.

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