Episode 96 – How to Survive a Layoff

Welcome back! In this episode, I’d like to introduce Nick Barlow. Nick is an Associate Product Manager at Zimmer Biomet. He is a former Army Finance officer who was branch detailed to the Armor branch for the first four years of his service as a commissioned officer. Nick was in the Cameron-Brooks Development and Preparation … Continue reading “Episode 96 – How to Survive a Layoff”

The Diversity of Thought

I recently met with a Senior Director of a Fortune 500 medical device company to explore how to better integrate transitioning military officers into his company. We discussed some common characteristics that military officers possess that the business world values.  We also examined how previous military officers (who now work at his company) integrated quickly … Continue reading “The Diversity of Thought”

Episode 95 – Want To Be Successful? Keys to Navigating Your Career

Welcome back! On this episode of the Cameron-Brooks podcast I interview Jim Rhoden. Jim is a former Army Logistician who transitioned in 2015. He had 13 interviews at the Cameron-Brooks Career Conference and through the Conference and Follow Up Interview Process, he engaged in a total of 45  interviews which rendered 4 different offers for … Continue reading “Episode 95 – Want To Be Successful? Keys to Navigating Your Career”

Episode 94 – Weathering the [COVID-19] Storm

As we all navigate the turbulent waters of this COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to bring you insight from someone who has helped military officers transition through all types of economic ups and downs. Joel Junker began his career at Cameron-Brooks over 20 years ago. In all that time, Cameron-Brooks has never cancelled a Career Conference! … Continue reading “Episode 94 – Weathering the [COVID-19] Storm”

Episode 93 – Long-Term Business Success

At Cameron-Brooks  we believe, amidst this global crisis, that quality leadership is more important than ever. So we will continue to post our regular podcasts to educate potential transitioning military officers. You are the future leaders Corporate America will need. This episode features Porsche Wilson.  Porsche transitioned to Corporate America from the Army in 2009 … Continue reading “Episode 93 – Long-Term Business Success”

Episode 91 – Consulting Careers for Military Officers – What it Takes

Welcome back! On this episode of Above and Beyond, I interview Hunter Barns. Hunter is a former Navy Submariner who transitioned into a Senior Business Analyst role (one of several possible consulting careers for military officers) at Kearney, a global management consulting firm in 2014. Hunter launched his career as a consultant focused mostly on … Continue reading “Episode 91 – Consulting Careers for Military Officers – What it Takes”

Episode 89 – Three Tips to Launch a Successful Sales Career

Welcome back! In this episode we feature Jonathan Brewer. He is a former Army Field Artillery officer who transitioned to Corporate America in 2018 and is an Account Manager for Anderson & Vreeland.  When Jonathan came to the Cameron-Brooks Career Conference, he had 15 separate interviews and just about every company expressed interest in having … Continue reading “Episode 89 – Three Tips to Launch a Successful Sales Career”

Episode 87 – Answering The Interview Question “Tell Me About Yourself”

Welcome back! This episode is a bit different than our normal podcast. For this episode, Joel Junker is on the other side of the microphone. He shares his insight on how to answer the simple, but very important interview question “Tell Me About Yourself”. If you were ever going to rank people who give interview … Continue reading “Episode 87 – Answering The Interview Question “Tell Me About Yourself””

Episode 85 – Career Management – The Possibilities are Endless

Welcome Back! In this podcast episode, I interview Kirby Rolfe (Kastner). She is a former Army Transportation officer who transitioned to Corporate America in  August 2016. She launched her business career with Boston Scientific as a Senior Production Planner. We had a great conversation and covered a lot of ground in a short amount of … Continue reading “Episode 85 – Career Management – The Possibilities are Endless”

Episode 83 – How Long Does It Take To Transition?

Welcome back! I’m excited to bring you my conversation with Brian Fitzgerald. Brian is a former Army Infantry officer who transitioned to an Engineering Project Management role within Boston Scientific in 2016. We started the conversation by discussing Brian’s transition. He had 12 interviews at the Cameron-Brooks Career Conference and all of the companies he … Continue reading “Episode 83 – How Long Does It Take To Transition?”