January 2014 Career Conference Results

We just completed our first Career Conference of 2014 and are already busy preparing for the follow-up interview process.  54 candidates and 15 spouses and support team members attended the Conference, and all candidates have companies pursuing them into the follow-up process.  The candidates interviewed with an average of 12.7 companies and averaged 9 companies pursuing them for a 68% pursuit … Continue reading “January 2014 Career Conference Results”

Kicking off 2014! The January Career Conference

As we enter into 2014, we all have dreams, hopes, and goals about what a brand new year will bring.  For the January 2014 Career Conference candidates those dreams, hopes, and goals of a new business career will be becoming a reality very soon.  This coming Friday the Cameron-Brooks team and our January candidates will … Continue reading “Kicking off 2014! The January Career Conference”

How Selling and Improv Improve Interviewing

Interviewing is like selling.  Instead of persuading a customer to use your product or service, you are convincing a recruiter your skills, interests and interpersonal fit are right for the open position.  So, even if you will not interview for sales positions, I argue that you are selling when you are interviewing.  This is why … Continue reading “How Selling and Improv Improve Interviewing”

Holiday Greetings from the Cameron-Brooks Team

This Holiday Season, we take a moment to reflect on 2013 and consider 2014. As we do so, we are grateful for the opportunity to work with such a fantastic group of officers, alumni and client companies. Our mission is to serve others to help them reach their potential and dreams. We have been able … Continue reading “Holiday Greetings from the Cameron-Brooks Team”

Setting Goals for a Great 2014

During my recent trip to Germany, I used a portion of my nine-hour flight time to reflect on this past year, and what it is I’d like to accomplish in 2014.  I thought about what I accomplished professionally this year at Cameron-Brooks, my relationships with my two children and my wife Heather, my relationship with … Continue reading “Setting Goals for a Great 2014”

Three Tips on Being Thankful All Year

This is my favorite week of the year!  I enjoy it more than even an entire week of vacation on a beach.  I like it because it is a meaningful holiday that doesn’t have the pressure of gifts, parties, etc.  I also like it because giving thanks, counting blessings and being appreciative is really good … Continue reading “Three Tips on Being Thankful All Year”

The November 2013 Career Conference

This coming Friday the Cameron-Brooks team and our November candidates will arrive in Austin, TX to begin our fifth and final Career Conference of 2013.  This November Career Conference is just another great representation that the market continues to show strong demand looking for standout AND well prepared JMOs. Sample industries for the November 2013 conference include: Consulting, Medical Device, Pharmaceuticals,  Financial, Industrial, Oil & Gas, Facilities … Continue reading “The November 2013 Career Conference”

We Talk More and Listen Less Than We Think

I admit, I can get better at talking less and listening more.  One might think I would be close to perfect in this area since I spend most of my days asking JMOs questions about their goals and background to help them evaluate career options and make a transition to business.  While I can get … Continue reading “We Talk More and Listen Less Than We Think”

Additional Reading Recommendations for Military and Business Leaders

I love to read and apply what I learn.  I encourage other military leaders and business professionals to do the same because I value the deep knowledge and various tools I have developed over the past 15 years since I started a reading development program. For those accepted into our program, our Development and Preparation … Continue reading “Additional Reading Recommendations for Military and Business Leaders”

August 2013 Career Conference Results

Congratulations to all of the August 2013 Career Conference candidates on taking their first steps towards their new careers in Corporate America.  46 candidates and 21 spouses and support team members attended the Conference.  This was one of the largest turnouts of support team members and spouses we have had in recent years and the support and help … Continue reading “August 2013 Career Conference Results”