March 26, 2024

Military Transition with Cameron-Brooks: We did it! (E193)

Welcome back! We recently wrapped up our January 2024 Career Conference. The primary takeaway from the Conference is that companies remain motivated to pursue JMOs for their important leadership openings, and the prepared candidate will succeed at the Career Conference. Diving deeper, the key takeaways were: The Economy The economy tends to be a question … Continue reading “Military Transition with Cameron-Brooks: We did it! (E193)”

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February 20, 2024

WHAT does Cameron-Brooks do?

Cameron-Brooks has been in existence since the 1970’s. When officers were returning from the Vietnam War, they were ready to start work. It just so happens that there was a need for young leaders in companies like Johnson & Johnson, MobilChemical (now ExxonMobil), and Procter & Gamble. Our founders, Roger Cameron and Rene Brooks were … Continue reading “WHAT does Cameron-Brooks do?”

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February 13, 2024

My Cameron-Brooks SkillBridge Experience (E190)

The DoD launched a pilot program in 2011 called SkillBridge. The intention of the program is to provide service members and spouses with an in-depth and real-world training opportunity as they prepare to move from active duty to post-military employment. Today, the program has grown to almost 3,000 different SkillBridge opportunities. Cameron-Brooks is one of … Continue reading “My Cameron-Brooks SkillBridge Experience (E190)”

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January 16, 2024

Need Help With Your Military Transition? Find a Guide! (E189)

Welcome back! If you’re questioning whether or not you need help with your military transition, this podcast is for you. In this episode, you will meet Colin Floyd. Colin is a former USMC Air Defense officer who attended the August 2023 Cameron-Brooks Career Conference. When I first met Colin, he was attempting to find a … Continue reading “Need Help With Your Military Transition? Find a Guide! (E189)”

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December 20, 2023

Will The Economy Support Your Transition? (E187)

If you are (or have ever) considered a move from the military to the business world, you have probably wondered if the current economy will support your transition. And the question is not just, “Will I get a job when I get out of the military?” The answer to that question is invariably YES! Finding … Continue reading “Will The Economy Support Your Transition? (E187)”

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November 10, 2023

Waiting To Prepare for your Military Transition? Don’t. It Could Cost You (E184)

Are you waiting to prepare for your military transition? Junior military officers have a distinct advantage over those who graduate college and straight into the workforce. Simply put – they have leadership experience and leadership potential. There is just no denying that JMOs are given the opportunity to lead as soon as they hit the … Continue reading “Waiting To Prepare for your Military Transition? Don’t. It Could Cost You (E184)”

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October 25, 2023

Do You Need a Military-to-Business Coach?

If you’re considering a transition to business, this is a great question to ponder. “Do you need a military-to-business coach?” The dictionary defines the word coach as a person who teaches, trains or instructs others to a level of proficiency, if not experience. In a sports context, the answer to the question is obvious. I … Continue reading “Do You Need a Military-to-Business Coach?”

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September 12, 2023

How Strong Is Your Network? 4 Key Questions to Ask

Have you ever heard the adage “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”? If you do a quick Google search on the phrase, you get a multitude of differing opinions about the accuracy of that saying. Regardless, in Corporate America, when a person with authority is willing to endorse or “vouch” for someone, they … Continue reading “How Strong Is Your Network? 4 Key Questions to Ask”

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August 29, 2023

The Economy and the JMO Transition

As we conclude the August 2023 Career Conference and launch into the follow-up interview process, we are encouraged by how effectively the candidates at the Conference were able to communicate their backgrounds effectively, leading to companies pursuing them. As a matter of fact, each of the 40 hiring groups that attended the Conference expressed interest … Continue reading “The Economy and the JMO Transition”

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August 22, 2023

Four Promotions in Six Years – The Successful JMO Transition (E179)

Ted Lindell is a former Marine Corps F18 Officer who transitioned to a business career with Conagra Brands in 2017. His transition journey started in 2015 when Ted and his wife, Carrie, reflected on what they wanted for their family. They decided they no longer wanted the long deployments and the risk of Ted’s flight … Continue reading “Four Promotions in Six Years – The Successful JMO Transition (E179)”

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