August 1, 2022

Where Does My Military Background Fit in Business?

“Where does my military background fit into business?” This is one of our most frequently asked questions. And it’s actually a very intuitive question because many military officers we speak with have considered staying in the military for a 20+ year career at some point or another. Because of this long-term goal, they have done … Continue reading “Where Does My Military Background Fit in Business?”

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May 23, 2022

Episode 149 – What is a Transition Strategy? Why You Might Need One…

What is a transition strategy? Do you need one? We tackle this topic on our most recent Cameron-Brooks podcast episode. Today, we’re hosting another round-table discussion with Joel Junker and Pete Van Epps to share with you our THREE game-changing strategies for junior military officers looking to make the jump to business and WHY it’s … Continue reading “Episode 149 – What is a Transition Strategy? Why You Might Need One…”

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May 9, 2022

Episode 148 – A Career Journey Around the World

Welcome back to the Cameron-Brooks podcast. Today we’re publishing one of our MOST DOWNLOADED episodes, “From USMA to Infantry Officer to Iraq to Senior VP of Supply Chain in Switzerland,” with Steve Joachim. From the original podcast blog text, Joel wrote: Steve Joachim, USMA ’97, Iraq War Veteran and Cameron-Brooks Alumnus, talks about how he … Continue reading “Episode 148 – A Career Journey Around the World”

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March 28, 2022

Episode 145 – How Much Money Can I Make?

Today on the podcast, we’re featuring a special discussion revolving around one of the most frequently asked questions that we are asked by Junior Military Officers: How much money can I make? A concern we often hear from military officers who are considering a transition is salary. Transition Coach, Rob Davis, covers the topic of … Continue reading “Episode 145 – How Much Money Can I Make?”

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March 7, 2022

Top 3 Factors That Impact Your Military-to-Business Salary

Any Junior Military Officer considering a transition to business should learn as much as they can — as early as they can— so they can strategize the most successful post-military career launch. One of the biggest concerns we hear from the JMOs we talk with revolves around salary and compensation. And rightly so. The military … Continue reading “Top 3 Factors That Impact Your Military-to-Business Salary”

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February 28, 2022

Episode 143 – The Six BIGGEST Interviewing Mistakes to Avoid in a Military to Business Transition

What are some of the biggest interviewing mistakes JMOs should avoid when transitioning to business? What are some tips for avoiding a verbal professional faux pas? We can help. After 50+ years of coordinating interviews with officers in our program and our client companies, we’ve learned a thing or two! Our team puts together five … Continue reading “Episode 143 – The Six BIGGEST Interviewing Mistakes to Avoid in a Military to Business Transition”

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February 14, 2022

Episode 142 – Internships vs. Recruiting Firms. What’s Right for You? (Part 2)

Internships vs. Recruiting Firms. What’s Right for You? (Part 2) We recently hosted a roundtable discussion, covering the topics of choosing to engage in an internship vs. utilizing a recruiting firm on the podcast. Joel and Pete listed the pros and cons of each, as well as detailed what options might be right for you. … Continue reading “Episode 142 – Internships vs. Recruiting Firms. What’s Right for You? (Part 2)”

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January 31, 2022

Episode 141 – Internships vs. Recruiting Firms. What’s Right for You?

Recruiting Firms vs. Internships. What’s Right for You? Today we wanted to discuss a hot topic as of late: internships. Traditionally, there were just a couple of avenues in which an officer could initiate and facilitate their transitions (like personal networking, recruiting firms, transition assistance classes, etc.). Now we’ve started to see and hear more … Continue reading “Episode 141 – Internships vs. Recruiting Firms. What’s Right for You?”

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December 20, 2021

Episode 138 – A Review of 2021 and Trends for 2022

Welcome back to a special episode of the Cameron-Brooks podcast! During this discussion, our CEO, Chuck Alvarez, and Senior Vice President, Joel Junker, sit down to review the year that was 2021 and forecast trends for 2022. Reflecting on the last 12 months, we’ve all continued to navigate a virtual world and live with continual … Continue reading “Episode 138 – A Review of 2021 and Trends for 2022”

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October 25, 2021

Cameron-Brooks Alumnus Shares His Biggest Takeaways from 30+ Years in Business

The Cameron-Brooks team recently asked our alumni to share a photo of themselves when they were active duty and a recent photo with a short summary of their current role. Our inboxes were flooded with alumni stories who are all in different phases of their careers, and we’ve loved reading everyone’s stories.  One alumni sent … Continue reading “Cameron-Brooks Alumnus Shares His Biggest Takeaways from 30+ Years in Business”

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