Have More than One Year before a Potential Military Transition? Think You Have Plenty of Time? Think Again.

When I speak with JMOs who have 2 or more years before they can even potentially leave the service about their future career plans, most tell me they have a lot of time before they need to think, plan or prepare for that decision.  It’s a natural answer since the immediacy of deployments, military requirements, … Continue reading “Have More than One Year before a Potential Military Transition? Think You Have Plenty of Time? Think Again.”

Connecting in a Sales Interview

As the Cameron-Brooks Team wrapped up our April 2013 Career Conference, I was encouraged by all of the great sales leading to management opportunities that many candidates saw at the Conference.   Some companies that are hiring include Boston Scientific, BIOTRONIK, Cessna and multiple medical device divisions of Johnson & Johnson.  As someone who started my … Continue reading “Connecting in a Sales Interview”

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”

2012: A Year in Review

Well, it’s a new year and I hope everyone had a great holiday.  We all seemed to somehow avoid the end of the world as predicted by the Mayans and so far we’ve survived the dreaded Fiscal Cliff.   Everyone here at Cameron-Brooks had a chance to take a few days off, enjoy family, and be … Continue reading “2012: A Year in Review”

How to Answer Interview Questions Regarding Complex Projects and Complex Problems, and the Differences Between the Two

Two common interview questions Recruiters ask are, “Give me an example of a significant problem you solved,” and, “Give me an example of a project you managed.” To answer these questions, I recommend you utilize the four-part formula described in Chapter 5 of PCS to Corporate America, 3rd Edition by Roger Cameron for answering Significant … Continue reading “How to Answer Interview Questions Regarding Complex Projects and Complex Problems, and the Differences Between the Two”

Misperceptions Part 2: JMO Development Opportunities

I want to add another point to Rob’s last blog post regarding our clients and types of positions. I want to address another misperception. Last week, I had an interesting conversation with a JMO evaluating Cameron-Brooks and comparing us to other companies in the JMO recruiting industry. He said that based on his conversation with … Continue reading “Misperceptions Part 2: JMO Development Opportunities”

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”

JMO Recruiting in 2012

As we enter a new year, each of us do so with new hope, promise, and excitement for the chance to improve ourselves both personally and professionally.  As the Cameron-Brooks team prepares for our first Career Conference of 2012 later this month, I wanted to share some of the latest economic figures and how they pertain to the JMO considering a transition to … Continue reading “JMO Recruiting in 2012”

Holiday Wishes from the Cameron-Brooks Team

As this year begins to fade into another, we again take a moment to reflect on the blessings the past 12 months have bestowed upon us and contemplate on the hope and promise of an exciting New Year. Among our most treasured blessings are the exemplary men and women of our Armed Forces – Soldiers, … Continue reading “Holiday Wishes from the Cameron-Brooks Team”

The 20-Mile March Approach to Preparation

I am currently reading Jim Collins’ new book, Great by Choice.  For those of you who subscribe to FORTUNE magazine, you may have read the excerpt from the book in the October 17th edition.  If you have enjoyed any of his previous work, I highly recommend you check it out.  Jim Collins began the research … Continue reading “The 20-Mile March Approach to Preparation”