The Investment Mindset for Transitioning JMOs

In my last blog post, I wrote about the concept of the development candidate and having both the ability and desire to be a leader in Corporate America.  I wanted to continue on that topic in this blog post to elaborate a bit more on the desire part of being a development candidate.  It’s what … Continue reading “The Investment Mindset for Transitioning JMOs”

What is a Development Candidate?

If you were to look up the definition of a development candidate in the dictionary, this is what you’d most likely find:   It is not a term you can google, look up, or find easily.  It is a term/concept Roger Cameron, one of our original founders and owners, coined in the early 1970s to … Continue reading “What is a Development Candidate?”

JMO-to-Business: June 2023 Career Conference Results

We have now concluded our third JMO-to-Business Career Conference of 2023, and we are in the beginning stages of coordinating follow-up interviews to continue the process of launching post-military careers.  The follow-up process consists of a mix of virtual and in-person interviews with companies where there was mutual interest in moving forward in the interview … Continue reading “JMO-to-Business: June 2023 Career Conference Results”

Transition Strategies for JMOs With A Professional Spouse (Ep. 174)

Almost 80% of the junior military officers (JMOs) we help transition from the military to a business leadership career are either married or have significant others involved. This creates complexity in developing a transition strategy that makes it possible for the JMO and civilian spouse/significant other to reach their career goals. In this episode, you … Continue reading “Transition Strategies for JMOs With A Professional Spouse (Ep. 174)”

Mindset Brings Opportunities: June ’23 Career Conference

As I write this blog post, we are just two days away from kicking off our third Career Conference of 2023, where the right transition mindset brings opportunities. The latest May Labor Report was just published this past Friday, and you can read that report here.  Unemployment climbed a little to 3.7% but still is … Continue reading “Mindset Brings Opportunities: June ’23 Career Conference”

What Hiring Managers Want in an Interview (Ep. 173)

Many Junior Military Officers (JMOs) transitioning to business are curious about what to expect in an interview and what hiring managers want to see or hear. From a high level, they wonder how they should communicate their experiences to business leaders. Then they even worry about the more minor details. Do they call the hiring … Continue reading “What Hiring Managers Want in an Interview (Ep. 173)”

How to Interview with the Economy in Mind

Let’s take a few minutes to talk about how to interview with the economy in mind. My colleague, Joel Junker, recently published a very informative blog post discussing the current economy and the impact on JMOs considering and/or making a transition to the business world.  I highly encourage you to read it here. As one … Continue reading “How to Interview with the Economy in Mind”

April Career Conference Recap (Ep. 171)

Welcome back for another special episode where we will give you keys to interview success! Rob Davis interviewed 3 of our most recent alumni from the April 2023 Career Conference for our post-April 2023 Conference review webcast.  At the time of the interview, all three alumni had already accepted an offer of employment.  These episodes … Continue reading “April Career Conference Recap (Ep. 171)”

Today’s Economy and Jobs for JMOs?

Let’s talk about today’s economy and jobs for JMOs. Where do the economy and, more importantly, career opportunities for Junior Military Officers (JMOs) stand? For 13 months, the Federal Reserve has raised the Fed funds rate by five percentage points. Most expect more rates in the future. Why have they done this, and how does … Continue reading “Today’s Economy and Jobs for JMOs?”

What Are The Top 4 Career Fields for JMOs

Are you considering a transition to Corporate America in 2023? Are you curious what the top career fields are for exiting JMOs? Have you wondered what it’s like on “the other side”? There has always been a need for strong leaders in Corporate America. In fact, this is the key reason Cameron-Brooks exists. We help … Continue reading “What Are The Top 4 Career Fields for JMOs”