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”

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”

JMO Career Decision-Making

As a JMO recruiting company, Cameron-Brooks is much more than a “headhunter,”  as we assist our JMO candidates and our alumni through many critical career decisions.  These decisions include:  “Should I leave the military service?”  “If I leave the military service, what career options should I explore?”  “Which career will allow me to reach my … Continue reading “JMO Career Decision-Making”

JMO Headhunter – Candidate Success and Satisfaction

There are several JMO recruiters (headhunters) from which to choose when making a transition to business.  When evaluating headhunting or recruiting firms, one of the questions JMOs often ask me is about our candidates’ satisfaction rate years into their careers.  While in order to get statistics, it would be easy to send out a survey asking … Continue reading “JMO Headhunter – Candidate Success and Satisfaction”

So You Want a Successful Transition from the Military to Corporate America – What is Your Plan B?

As a recruiter for Cameron-Brooks, Inc., I travel to military bases worldwide to interview prospective candidates for our Development and Preparation Program©.  I am often disappointed during interviews with junior military officers (JMOs) when I learn they have no “Plan B” for their career planning.  Too often they tell me they entered a Service Academy … Continue reading “So You Want a Successful Transition from the Military to Corporate America – What is Your Plan B?”