Updates to the Cameron-Brooks Resource Center

We’ve recently made some additions to our Candidate Resource Center I wanted to make everyone aware of. In our “Learning Library” tab, under the section “Transition & Career Guidance”, we’ve added several videos that will be of interest to our candidates. First, we’ve added two series of three-part videos addressing both men’s and women’s interview … Continue reading “Updates to the Cameron-Brooks Resource Center”

June 2012 Career Conference Results

We just completed the June 2012 Career Conference this past week.  56 candidates and 11 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 12.1 companies and averaged 7.3 companies pursuing them for a 60% pursuit rate. This … Continue reading “June 2012 Career Conference Results”

The Economy, Preparation, and the November 2011 Career Conference

The Cameron-Brooks team and the November 2011 Career Conference JMO candidates will arrive in Austin, TX this Friday to kick off our fifth and final Conference of the year.  As we make final preparations for the conference, I wanted to share some thoughts heading into the Conference.

2011 August Career Conference Results

We just completed the August 2011 Career Conference this week.  35 candidates and 15 spouses and support team members attended the conference, and all candidates have multiple companies pursuing them into the follow up process.  The candidates interviewed with an average of 12.9 companies and averaged 8.3 companies pursuing them for a 64% pursuit rate, … Continue reading “2011 August Career Conference Results”

Perseverance and the JMO in Corporate America

A couple of weeks ago, my colleague Chuck Alvarez sent me a really good article about perseverance from USA Today and below is the link if you are interested in reading it: http://usat.ly/kcZAph As I read the article, it reminded me of a couple of potential career traps that JMOs can fall into when making … Continue reading “Perseverance and the JMO in Corporate America”

Current Economy and the JMO Career Search – June 2011

The economy seems to be back on that roller coaster ride (it probably never got off of it) and according to the headlines, we may be in another dip, though not as drastic as 2009.  I am writing this post because I know that Junior Military Officers thinking about separating from the service are following … Continue reading “Current Economy and the JMO Career Search – June 2011”

The Slight Edge

I recently completed reading The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson.  This is a not a book meant to unlock the mysteries of the universe nor answer your deepest burning questions, but its message is profound nonetheless.  The simple premise of the book is that while we live in an instant gratification society, things do not … Continue reading “The Slight Edge”

April 2011 Career Conference Results

We completed the April 2011 Career Conference this past week.  53 candidates and 16 spouses and support team members attended the Conference.  The candidates interviewed with an average of 12.4 companies.  The entire Cameron-Brooks team congratulates the April Conference candidates on a major step in their transitions. Because we recognize all of our candidates are … Continue reading “April 2011 Career Conference Results”

JMO Experience with Cameron-Brooks

The following blog post is written by a January 2011 Conference candidate who is now a Cameron-Brooks alum and will start his career soon with a leading consumer packaged goods company in Brand Management.  I know that he is “singing” the praises of Cameron-Brooks but he does a very good job of highlighting the Cameron-Brooks … Continue reading “JMO Experience with Cameron-Brooks”

January 2011 Cameron-Brooks Conference Results

We completed the January 2011 Career Conference this past week.  44 candidates and 21 spouses and support team members attended the Conference, and all candidates have multiple companies pursuing them into the follow up process.  The candidates interviewed with an average of 13 companies and averaged 8 companies pursuing them for a 60% pursuit rate, … Continue reading “January 2011 Cameron-Brooks Conference Results”