Tag: JMOs
Episode 157 – The Parallels of Investing and JMO Career Management
I like to use the lessons of investing to help Junior Military Officers (JMOs) understand the tradeoffs and choices they will make during their career search process. In this podcast, I walk through the value of investing early in your life. I share the financial benefits of sacrificing today for reaching financial and career goals … Continue reading “Episode 157 – The Parallels of Investing and JMO Career Management”
Read MoreDelivering Concise Interview Answers Requires Preparation and Practice
We just wrapped up our April 2019 Career Conference where most of the 50+ JMO candidates attending had their first interview ever. For these first time interviewers, one of the more difficult interviewing techniques to master is delivering concise, pointed and substantive interview answers. This is an important concept to master because strong communication skills … Continue reading “Delivering Concise Interview Answers Requires Preparation and Practice”
Read MoreHow a JMO Can Balance Location Preferences in a Career Search
Many JMOs leave the military because they feel a lack of control over their career and professional lives. They want more agency, also known as the ability to make their own decisions. Additionally, many JMOs decide to transition because they want a better quality of life and more time with their family. With this desire … Continue reading “How a JMO Can Balance Location Preferences in a Career Search”
Read MoreCameron-Brooks Podcast: Episode 61 – How One JMO Transition Wasn’t Decided By Location
Location, location, location. While those are typically the top 3 criteria for opening up a retail business, it commonly seems like top criteria for a JMO transition. Yet, when JMOs narrow down a search based on location, they miss out on exploring many unique opportunities. Paul Speckin is Cameron-Brooks Alumnus who attended our April 2018
Read More4 Reasons Why I Partner with Millennial JMOs
So much has already been written about Millennials in the workforce. Why write another blog post about a topic that has already been covered in depth? Because Millennial JMOs break the stereotypical mold of the Millennial generation, and I want to share 4 reasons why I like partnering with them. As with any strength, there … Continue reading “4 Reasons Why I Partner with Millennial JMOs”
Read MoreCameron-Brooks Podcast – Episode 18: Former Navy Nuke Says Secret to Success is to Continually Reinvent Yourself
John Tunison is a former Navy Nuclear Power Submarine Officer who transitioned to a career at Shell Oil in 2003. John graduated from the Naval Academy with a major in Political Science, but he has since gone on to a career in corporate finance. John has hired and mentored numerous military officers over the last 14 … Continue reading "Cameron-Brooks Podcast – Episode 18: Former Navy Nuke Says Secret to Success is to Continually Reinvent Yourself" Read More4 Tips to Make Thanksgiving Day Every Day
Ever since Cameron-Brooks started a blog in 2009, I scheduled myself to write the blog post for Thanksgiving week. Why? It’s my favorite week, day and holiday of the year! I get to use our blog as a platform to encourage others (and remind myself too) to make gratitude a habit, not just a holiday … Continue reading “4 Tips to Make Thanksgiving Day Every Day”
Read MoreCameron-Brooks is the Expert in Helping JMOs Prepare for the Transition
I often hear from Junior Military Officers (JMOs) considering a transition to business that that they just do not have time to think about or research this decision. Many that have made the decision tell me they just don’t have the time to prepare for the transition. I hear lots of reasons for this. Such as: … Continue reading “Cameron-Brooks is the Expert in Helping JMOs Prepare for the Transition”
Read MoreAdditional Reading Recommendations for Military and Business Leaders
I love to read and apply what I learn. I encourage other military leaders and business professionals to do the same because I value the deep knowledge and various tools I have developed over the past 15 years since I started a reading development program. For those accepted into our program, our Development and Preparation … Continue reading “Additional Reading Recommendations for Military and Business Leaders”
Read MoreWinners and Losers
Sometimes reading a book allows the reader to avoid having to “touch the stove” to learn a lesson.
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