May 31, 2017

One HUGE Factor in the Military-to-Corporate Transition

Updated June 2022 As a recruiter, I have had the opportunity to meet and work with hundreds of great military officers. In my 12 years at Cameron-Brooks, one topic that has been a mainstay in my discussions with JMOs about transitioning is having more CONTROL over their career and advancement. As a former Cameron-Brooks candidate … Continue reading “One HUGE Factor in the Military-to-Corporate Transition”

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May 23, 2017

6 Ways for a JMO to Really Stand Out in the Interview Process

I recently had dinner with a fellow Notre Dame alumnus.  He made the statement that another friend would have no problem getting a job offer because of his Notre Dame degree.  I have heard similar statements about degrees from one of the Academies, other top tier schools, or in the case of an engineering degree or … Continue reading “6 Ways for a JMO to Really Stand Out in the Interview Process”

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May 22, 2017

Cameron-Brooks Podcast: Episode 25 – Former Marine Corps officer recommends 6 steps to take as you establish your new career

Clint Anderson is a former Marine Helicopter Pilot who now manages a $35 million business operation for Davita Healthcare.  Clearly, he knows how to achieve success.  In this episode, Clint outlines 6 steps every JMO should take in his/her first 100 days of a business career. Clint Anderson, Regional Operations Director, Davita Healthcare Partners Network … Continue reading "Cameron-Brooks Podcast: Episode 25 – Former Marine Corps officer recommends 6 steps to take as you establish your new career" Read More
May 15, 2017

Questions Every Junior Military Officer (JMO) Should Ask a Recruiting Firm

Not all recruiting firms are the same.  Some are less selective and work with a large number of officers.  Others claim to be selective, and may be, but lack the client company base for high quality interviews, and others.  Be certain to ask the following questions when evaluating, comparing or interviewing military officer or Junior … Continue reading “Questions Every Junior Military Officer (JMO) Should Ask a Recruiting Firm”

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May 11, 2017

Should a JMO Use a Military Officer Recruiting Firm?

Should a JMO use a military officer recruiting firm?  You might think the answer I would give to this question being a recruiter and a Principal at Cameron-Brooks would be a resounding, 100%, all the time “yes.”  But the truth is, it depends.  There are indeed situations where a JMO may not need or benefit … Continue reading “Should a JMO Use a Military Officer Recruiting Firm?”

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May 8, 2017

Cameron-Brooks Podcast: Episode 24 – How to Naturally Transition from the Military to Corporate America

In this episode, I interview Jerry Morones.  Jerry is a former Army Signal Officer and has an Electrical Engineering degree from Yale University. He transitioned from the Army to Medtronic in 2015 and is currently leading technical projects in the Design Assurance group. During our conversation, we spend a lot of time talking about how … Continue reading "Cameron-Brooks Podcast: Episode 24 – How to Naturally Transition from the Military to Corporate America" Read More