March 19, 2024

The Million Dollar Choice: Military to Business Transition

Would you rather have $1M today or a penny today that would double every day for 30 days? Would you believe that that initial penny would be worth $5,278,709.12 in 30 days? I assume you would take that penny and forego the $1M! What does this “Million Dollar Choice” have to do with the JMO’s … Continue reading “The Million Dollar Choice: Military to Business Transition”

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May 2, 2023

Today’s Economy and Jobs for JMOs?

Let’s talk about today’s economy and jobs for JMOs. Where do the economy and, more importantly, career opportunities for Junior Military Officers (JMOs) stand? For 13 months, the Federal Reserve has raised the Fed funds rate by five percentage points. Most expect more rates in the future. Why have they done this, and how does … Continue reading “Today’s Economy and Jobs for JMOs?”

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April 11, 2023

Could I Be A Development Candidate? (Episode 169)

If you are a JMO, do you have what it takes to be a Development Candidate? I interview thousands of JMOs a year who tell me they want to leave the military and continue their leadership career in business. They express the desire for increased responsibility and the opportunity to grow and develop to reach … Continue reading “Could I Be A Development Candidate? (Episode 169)”

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July 20, 2020

How Recruiting Firms Add Value During a Pandemic

Now, more than ever, recruiting firms can add value to companies and candidates. I have to admit that I had some significant concerns in March about how Cameron-Brooks would navigate through the impacts of Covid-19. The economy declined, unemployment rose to historic levels, and business travel came to a stand-still.  I think EVERYONE had concerns. … Continue reading “How Recruiting Firms Add Value During a Pandemic”

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June 29, 2020

Episode 100 – How Corporate America Discovered the JMO :: Lessons from the Founders of Cameron-Brooks

We are celebrating our 100th podcast with special guests Roger Cameron and René Brooks, founders of Cameron-Brooks and the Junior Military Officer (JMO) recruiting industry. Roger launched the JMO recruiting industry during the Vietnam War as veterans looking for work transitioned back into civilian life.  Consequently, because of the Vietnam draft, Corporate America needed to … Continue reading “Episode 100 – How Corporate America Discovered the JMO :: Lessons from the Founders of Cameron-Brooks”

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July 9, 2015

Top Six Questions to Ask A Military Recruiting Firm

Be certain to ask the following questions when evaluating, comparing or interviewing military officer or Junior Military Officer (JMO) recruiting firms.  If you are currently working with one, it would also be wise to ask these questions of your current recruiting firm.  You may be surprised at the answers. 6.  How will you make certain … Continue reading “Top Six Questions to Ask A Military Recruiting Firm”

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June 14, 2013

June 2013 Career Conference Results

We just completed the June 2013 Career Conference and the Cameron-Brooks team and the candidates and their support team members have all returned home to their respective bases and posts.  We are now busy preparing for the interview process.  43 candidates and 16 spouses and support team members attended the Conference, and all candidates have multiple companies pursuing them … Continue reading “June 2013 Career Conference Results”

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February 17, 2013

PCS to Corporate America, 4th Ed. Now Available

Cameron-Brooks is proud to announce PCS to Corporate America, 4th Edition! We wish to thank the entire Cameron-Brooks Team, and our Alumni, client company recruiters and current JMO candidates for their support and insight. You can order the book at http://tinyurl.com/d2m62qk/new-window.php Here is a review from the publisher posted on Amazon.com: “PCS to Corporate America: From … Continue reading “PCS to Corporate America, 4th Ed. Now Available”

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March 8, 2012

Gifts From a Parking Ticket

The lesson of “adversity/bad events or closed doors often leading to positives/good events or opening other doors”, smacked me in the face during my recent visit to Germany.  And, I do mean, “smacked me” in the face.  Travel invariably leads to adverse events:  delayed flights, traffic jams, poor hotels, loud people on their cell phones … Continue reading “Gifts From a Parking Ticket”

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February 20, 2012

Strategic Importance of Manufacturing and Common Misperceptions

Many Junior Military Officers (JMOs) have a misperception of manufacturing positions in Corporate America.  Some oversimplify manufacturing and think it is just leading a team, taking raw materials or components and making a finished product; others develop stereotype images of an environment of an assembly line doing the same thing every day; and, still others … Continue reading “Strategic Importance of Manufacturing and Common Misperceptions”

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