November 2013 Career Conference Results

The November 2013 Career Conference candidates and the Cameron-Brooks team have just completed their work in Austin, TX for our final Conference of the year.  We’d like to take the opportunity to compliment the 53 candidates and 21 support team members who attended the Career Conference.  They prepared for an average of 11 months prior … Continue reading “November 2013 Career Conference Results”

The November 2013 Career Conference

This coming Friday the Cameron-Brooks team and our November candidates will arrive in Austin, TX to begin our fifth and final Career Conference of 2013.  This November Career Conference is just another great representation that the market continues to show strong demand looking for standout AND well prepared JMOs. Sample industries for the November 2013 conference include: Consulting, Medical Device, Pharmaceuticals,  Financial, Industrial, Oil & Gas, Facilities … Continue reading “The November 2013 Career Conference”

The Re-Education of Jim Collins

A candidate recently turned me on to a very good read about leadership, growth through failure, etc.  Jim Collins, author of best selling books like Built to Last, Good to Great, and Great by Choice to name a few, was offered to chair West Point’s Class of 1951 Study for Leadership in 2011.  He has … Continue reading “The Re-Education of Jim Collins”

We Talk More and Listen Less Than We Think

I admit, I can get better at talking less and listening more.  One might think I would be close to perfect in this area since I spend most of my days asking JMOs questions about their goals and background to help them evaluate career options and make a transition to business.  While I can get … Continue reading “We Talk More and Listen Less Than We Think”

Consider a Professional Journal

If you are considering a transition to Corporate America or have decided to make that transition, I advocate starting your career search process as early as possible.  Consider the amount of time many people spend preparing to get accepted into and thrive in college, and the amount of time most Junior Military Officers spend ensuring … Continue reading “Consider a Professional Journal”

Additional 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”