3 Keys to An Extraordinary Post-Military Career (E188)

My experience has taught me that if I want to achieve excellence in something, I should study and learn from the people who have achieved success in that area already. Why should I reinvent the wheel? So, when Cameron-Brooks Alumnus Liam Burns messaged me on LinkedIn that he wanted to be a guest on the … Continue reading “3 Keys to An Extraordinary Post-Military Career (E188)”

Do You Need a JMO Recruiter to Help You Find a Job?

Do you need a JMO recruiter to help you find a job in business? You do not need to partner with Cameron-Brooks or any type of recruiting firm to land a job in business. Does my answer surprise you since my life’s work has been helping JMOs find employment post-military?  It shouldn’t.  I am keenly … Continue reading “Do You Need a JMO Recruiter to Help You Find a Job?”

Personal Reflections on 2020

2020 threw us a wicked curve ball that would make Clayton Kershaw’s signature pitch look like a slow softball pitch (click here if you do not know who Clayton Kershaw is), and they continued to come one right after the other.  First, we faced the pandemic, followed by shutdowns that led to record unemployment in … Continue reading “Personal Reflections on 2020”

How Recruiting Firms Add Value During a Pandemic

Now, more than ever, recruiting firms can add value to companies and candidates. I have to admit that I had some significant concerns in March about how Cameron-Brooks would navigate through the impacts of Covid-19. The economy declined, unemployment rose to historic levels, and business travel came to a stand-still.  I think EVERYONE had concerns. … Continue reading “How Recruiting Firms Add Value During a Pandemic”

Resources for Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) Air Force Officers

The Air Force recently announced another Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) program for an early out or early release for Air Force Officers. Over the last 5 years, Cameron-Brooks has significant experience working with AF Junior Military Officers (JMOs) involved with downsizing programs and making a transition to business careers. While we have successfully partnered with … Continue reading “Resources for Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) Air Force Officers”

Cameron-Brooks Alumnus Provides Advice on a Successful Career Search

I recently received this e-mail from a Cameron-Brooks Alumnus who transitioned from the military to corporate America at our June 2010 Career Conference.  I asked him to post a Review on Facebook, but I guess I learned not all people are on Facebook as he does not have an account.  I thought the blog would … Continue reading “Cameron-Brooks Alumnus Provides Advice on a Successful Career Search”

Location – It’s a Big Deal in a JMO Military Transition

It is only natural that you wrestle with the location issue.  The key is to wrestle with it BEFORE you launch into a career search. In other words, do your research to understand the trade-offs that come with location preferences and develop a strategy to help you make good career decisions.   Without carefully considering … Continue reading “Location – It’s a Big Deal in a JMO Military Transition”