This month, From the Battlefield is pleased to check in with Orion alumnus
Andrew Sanders, a former Aviation Electronics Technician in the Navy. Andrew
attended an Orion Hiring Conference in Virginia Beach, VA, in May 2016, and was
hired as a Field Service Representative with ARxIUM, a leader
in pharmacy solutions.
“While my terminal leave was
roughly 30 days, happily, there was only a five-day gap between leaving the
military and beginning my career at ARxIUM. I am happy to say I couldn't have
found a better company to help me transition than Orion. I owe a lot of my
fortune and success to the hard working people at Orion for executing a
flawless Hiring Conference,” recalls Andrew of his transition.
Andrew’s transition has been
exciting and eye opening. Saying yes to his job offer was the easiest part of his
transition! But, he explains that looking for a job and trying to plan with a
family depending on you was the hardest part. “Good communication and trying to
stay healthy and active played a large role in our success,” says Andrew.
Andrew now works in Field Support
within the Pharmacy Automation industry. He tells us that his military skills have helped—from
working with his hands to communicating with the customer and using
organization and time management to his advantage. “In my new job, I travel once a week for
preventative maintenance and work in a clean room environment. I could advance
to a higher grade technician in the future,” explains Andrew, “My overall
demeanor in real time, high tempo, stressful situations has already helped.
In the Navy, we are taught to methodically approach these situations and react
with time-critical solutions.”
Andrew also has some great advice
for other transitioning veterans out: “Take a deep breath. Use the great
resources out there; take your time; pay attention to detail; and, for goodness
sake, follow up on everything. Just like the service, no one cares more about
you and your life more than you do!! Be open to change, and don't be afraid to
jump outside your comfort zone.”
Congratulations to Andrew on his new career. We are happy to have played a part in it!
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