Using Military Headhunters in 2023

As we are in the early stages of 2023, you may be wondering if now is a good time to transition from the military.  If so, when is the best time to get out?  Is Corporate America the right fit for me and vice versa?  How do I know which transition option/program is right for … Continue reading “Using Military Headhunters in 2023”

How Military Officer Recruiters Get Paid

There is a lot of misinformation out there on how military officer recruiters get paid. The goal of this blog post is to clear up any confusion and help you understand the model before deciding to partner with a military officer recruiting company. Companies Pay the Military Officer Recruiter if they Hire a Candidate As … Continue reading “How Military Officer Recruiters Get Paid”

5 Tips for a JMO to Complete a Corporate Application and Avoid a Quick Rule Out

All companies recruiting for development positions, will require the candidate to complete an application.  Ask most people what the purpose of an application is and they will say, “To better get to know me,” or “To show them my accomplishments.”  The reality is that an application is used for a quick rule out.  Most recruiters … Continue reading “5 Tips for a JMO to Complete a Corporate Application and Avoid a Quick Rule Out”

Conference Advice from Recent Cameron-Brooks Alumni

At the end of each of our Career Conferences, we strive to continually improve our services by asking our candidates for their feedback in several specific areas. Keep in mind that these candidates have just completed a four-day intensive Career Conference (two days of briefings and two days of interviews).  With this fresh – and … Continue reading “Conference Advice from Recent Cameron-Brooks Alumni”

How to Learn More About Cameron-Brooks’ Clients

Many of you who follow the blog read about our recent April Career Conference results.  I have received several e-mails and met personally with some candidates who specifically want to know more about who our client companies are and why we do not publish the names on our blog.  It is a fair question and … Continue reading “How to Learn More About Cameron-Brooks’ Clients”

Mature Communication

Every Conference, a few JMO candidates lose some interviews due to immature communication.  This is disappointing because it is completely avoidable.  I debated whether or not to write this post, because in reality, I feel I should not even have to address this.  However, during an Interview Preparation Workshop this week, two candidates used inappropriate … Continue reading “Mature Communication”

Current Economy and the JMO Career Search – June 2011

The economy seems to be back on that roller coaster ride (it probably never got off of it) and according to the headlines, we may be in another dip, though not as drastic as 2009.  I am writing this post because I know that Junior Military Officers thinking about separating from the service are following … Continue reading “Current Economy and the JMO Career Search – June 2011”

Online Education Programs for JMOs

I am currently recruiting Junior Military Officers (JMOs) in the Washington DC area. I am very impressed with how many of these JMOs have taken it upon themselves to further their development formally and informally. At Cameron-Brooks we continuously advocated self-development through informal training such as self-analysis and a business reading program. Not all JMOs … Continue reading “Online Education Programs for JMOs”

Resources for Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) Air Force Officers

The Air Force recently announced another Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) program for an early out or early release for Air Force Officers. Over the last 5 years, Cameron-Brooks has significant experience working with AF Junior Military Officers (JMOs) involved with downsizing programs and making a transition to business careers. While we have successfully partnered with … Continue reading “Resources for Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) Air Force Officers”

JMO Experience with Cameron-Brooks

The following blog post is written by a January 2011 Conference candidate who is now a Cameron-Brooks alum and will start his career soon with a leading consumer packaged goods company in Brand Management.  I know that he is “singing” the praises of Cameron-Brooks but he does a very good job of highlighting the Cameron-Brooks … Continue reading “JMO Experience with Cameron-Brooks”