Air Force Expanded Force Management Program

Recently, the Air Force expanded their efforts to meet lower targeted manning levels through the Force Management Program (aka Force Shaping).  High levels of retention have led to challenges in meeting career field, skill and overall personnel strength goals.  If you are currently an officer in the Air Force and are exploring career options because … Continue reading “Air Force Expanded Force Management Program”

Excellent Resource for a JMO to Improve Communication and Interviewing Skills

I apologize for the short post this week.  Cameron-Brooks is in full force preparing for our January/February 2010 Career Conference in Austin, TX which kicks off this Friday.  As a result, I am keeping my post short though I hope you find it as useful as previous posts. I love podcasts and I really enjoy podcasts that … Continue reading “Excellent Resource for a JMO to Improve Communication and Interviewing Skills”

The Alchemist and the JMO

The Guiding Principles of Cameron-Brooks state that we believe in the hopes, dreams and goals of all we serve. Having finished reading The Alchemist this morning, I not only believe the book is closely linked to our Guiding Principles, but also see its value for all those who live their dreams by making major changes in their lives.

Cameron-Brooks JMO Attitude

Last week, a Cameron-Brooks client company recruiter reminded me that she not only prefers Cameron-Brooks JMOs because of their talent and potential but also because of their attitude.  The Cameron-Brooks JMO brings an attitude of “giving” to the organization, focusing on results, investing in self-development and being a team player.  This recruiter is a manager … Continue reading “Cameron-Brooks JMO Attitude”

Lessons for a JMO Starting a Business Career – Part 3

I meant to get this posted earlier this week but I have been very busy with candidates conducting follow up interviews and accepting offers from the August 2009 Career Conference. These are my last Lessons to JMOs starting their business career.  They are based on my own personal experience.  I feel these last two lessons … Continue reading “Lessons for a JMO Starting a Business Career – Part 3”

Cameron-Brooks August 2009 Career Conference

The August Career Conference in Charlotte, NC is now complete.  Our client companies are leading their way out of this recession by focusing on getting the “right people on the bus” as Jim Collins says in Good to Great.  The result: candidates averaged over 9 interviews each and every candidate achieved success at the Conference.  … Continue reading “Cameron-Brooks August 2009 Career Conference”

Why are you Leaving the Military?

Why are you leaving the military? This single question is typically the most frequently asked question of all junior military officers who choose to leave active duty and pursue a business career. Many JMOs will answer this question dozens of times prior to ever sitting in front of his or her first corporate recruiter in … Continue reading “Why are you Leaving the Military?”

If your goal is a business career, should you extend your military commitment to “ride out” this economy?

I am hearing some JMOs who, though seriously considering a business career, say they are willing to extend their military commitment for 2-3 more years to “ride out” the economy.   Although this seems like a logical decision considering the doom and gloom economic reports, from my view as a  JMO recruiter I question that decision. I question it … Continue reading “If your goal is a business career, should you extend your military commitment to “ride out” this economy?”