The Transition from Military to Corporate- We Understand (E180)

Choosing to make a move from the military is an important decision and one that most military officers do not make lightly. We understand. At Cameron-Brooks, we have over a half-century of experience helping military officers navigate that decision. Our company is led by our CEO, Chuck Alvarez, who transitioned from the Army in 1993, … Continue reading “The Transition from Military to Corporate- We Understand (E180)”

Episode 155 – The Formula to Launching a Successful Business Career

What is the formula to launching a successful business career? And what does a “successful business career” mean for a military officer who wants to transition? We define this concept more HERE but wanted to share a story of how a Cameron-Brooks alum utilized three strategies to successfully transition with a long-term goal in mind. When … Continue reading “Episode 155 – The Formula to Launching a Successful Business Career”

Episode 154 – DoD Skillbridge Program: One JMO’s Experience

One of the programs that the Department of Defense (DoD) recently launched is the Skillbridge program. Skillbridge is an opportunity for transitioning service members and their spouses to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, and internships. The program assists retiring and transitioning service members by allowing them to participate in industry … Continue reading “Episode 154 – DoD Skillbridge Program: One JMO’s Experience”

Episode 153 – 3 Key Characteristics Hiring Managers Look for in a JMO

This month I celebrate my 23rd year at Cameron-Brooks! Wow, time flies! Funny thing is that I still think of myself as a new team member at Cameron-Brooks because I am always learning something new, and each JMO I work with is unique. Even though I look at myself as someone new to the business, … Continue reading “Episode 153 – 3 Key Characteristics Hiring Managers Look for in a JMO”

Episode 152 – How a JMO Can Build a Track Record of Success

Welcome back to the podcast! In a recent episode, Joel, Hope, and I discussed the 3 Game-Changing Strategies that JMOs can employ to maximize their transition. The podcast is based on a recent transition guide with the same title. The first strategy we recommend is to find opportunities where a JMO can build a track … Continue reading “Episode 152 – How a JMO Can Build a Track Record of Success”

Episode 151 – 3 Recession Myths Every Transitioning JMO Should Know

Today on the podcast, we tackle 3 recession myths every JMO should know. As I write this post, I am flying from El Paso to Denver for a week-long trip through the Southwest US to meet with Junior Officers preparing for their transitions.  In my one-on-one meetings, officers are asking more questions about the economy. … Continue reading “Episode 151 – 3 Recession Myths Every Transitioning JMO Should Know”

Episode 150 – 3 Transition Strategies from an Executive Search Consultant

Welcome back to the Cameron-Brooks podcast.  2017 Cameron-Brooks Alumnus Nick Henderson and I talk about the recently published Cameron-Brooks Transition Guide, “3 Game-Changing Strategies for JMOs Making the Jump to Business“.  Nick is a Consultant with Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA), a leading executive search and leadership advisory company.  Nick is a great example of making … Continue reading “Episode 150 – 3 Transition Strategies from an Executive Search Consultant”

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”

Episode 140 – Does Work/Life Balance Exist?

Welcome back to Part 2 of the conversation that Cameron-Brooks Senior Vice President, Joel Junker had with alumni Melodie Nye, Carl Case and Mike DeBock. In this episode, we hear more from our alumni around the area of work/life balance. Joel specifically leads the discussion around: What are your personal hacks/habits for self-development?  We go … Continue reading “Episode 140 – Does Work/Life Balance Exist?”

Top 10 Podcasts of 2021

What are our top 10 podcasts of 2021? I typically spend the last month of every year reading top 10 lists and recaps of the last 12 months (biggest takeaways, lessons learned, wish lists for the New Year, etc.). Seeing a list of top trends and overarching themes from the past year helps me reflect … Continue reading “Top 10 Podcasts of 2021”