Cameron-Brooks Podcast – Episode 16: What Does a Demand Planner Do?

Cameron-Brooks Podcast Episode 15: Manufacturing Team Leader to Business Development

To Earn the Offer You Must Be Distinctive

In order to receive an offer after the on-site follow-up interview, one needs to stand out, or in other words, be distinctive.  This requires going well beyond the normal preparation steps so that you are ready to talk about industry trends, key company initiatives, and any trends or new technologies for the career field, company … Continue reading “To Earn the Offer You Must Be Distinctive”

Have You Checked Your Digital Profile Lately?

Last week a junior military officer (JMO) transitioning to business conducted a Personal Marketability Assessment with my colleague Rob Davis.  When this officer called in for his appointment, our caller ID showed (I am giving you the PG rated version of his Caller ID), “Inebriated Buttocks.”  You can figure out what it really said.  Not … Continue reading “Have You Checked Your Digital Profile Lately?”

Conference Advice from Recent Cameron-Brooks Alumni

At the end of each of our Career Conferences, we strive to continually improve our services by asking our candidates for their feedback in several specific areas. Keep in mind that these candidates have just completed a four-day intensive Career Conference (two days of briefings and two days of interviews).  With this fresh – and … Continue reading “Conference Advice from Recent Cameron-Brooks Alumni”

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”

June 2012 Career Conference Results

We just completed the June 2012 Career Conference this past week.  56 candidates and 11 spouses and support team members attended the Conference, and all candidates have companies pursuing them into the follow-up process.  The candidates interviewed with an average of 12.1 companies and averaged 7.3 companies pursuing them for a 60% pursuit rate. This … Continue reading “June 2012 Career Conference Results”

Misperceptions of Cameron-Brooks Opportunities

The Cameron-Brooks team and the June 2012 Career Conference JMO candidates will arrive in Austin, TX this Friday to kick off our third Conference of the year.  As we make final preparations for the Career Conference, I wanted to share some thoughts heading into it. My colleague, Joel Junker, recently spoke to a candidate who received a … Continue reading “Misperceptions of Cameron-Brooks Opportunities”

Meaningful Work

In late September I wrote a Career Tip on finding meaning in one’s work.  I received a lot of positive feedback about it, so I wanted to post it on our blog as well.  I normally do not post our Career Tips on the blog, so if you want to read other career tips, you … Continue reading “Meaningful Work”

The Initial Interview – It’s not about you

During my interview preparation workshops I deliver to our DPP candidates at bases all across the country, I usually start off with a short exercise to illustrate a basic premise of interviewing and I thought it would be worthwhile to share it with everyone on this blog post. Here’s the exercise:  1)      Take out a … Continue reading “The Initial Interview – It’s not about you”