What Hiring Managers Want in an Interview (Ep. 173)

Many Junior Military Officers (JMOs) transitioning to business are curious about what to expect in an interview and what hiring managers want to see or hear. From a high level, they wonder how they should communicate their experiences to business leaders. Then they even worry about the more minor details. Do they call the hiring … Continue reading “What Hiring Managers Want in an Interview (Ep. 173)”

What Makes Cameron-Brooks Different from Other Transition Options?

I get asked a lot of questions about what sets Cameron-Brooks apart from other military to business transition options.  Without knowing more of the why behind the officer asking the question and what is important to them in their career search, it can be difficult to answer.  So instead of trying to compare Cameron-Brooks to … Continue reading “What Makes Cameron-Brooks Different from Other Transition Options?”

Episode 102 – Tips on How a JMO Can Impress a Corporate Recruiter

What are the best tips on how to impress a corporate recruiter for a JMO? We cover this topic (and more!) in our latest podcast with special guest, Frances Cole Jones. Junior Military Officers (JMOs) are taught to be calm under pressure, to stay even keeled and be short and to the point when speaking … Continue reading “Episode 102 – Tips on How a JMO Can Impress a Corporate Recruiter”

Episode 88 – Interview Advice – Interview as if it is Your Only Interview

In this podcast, Pat Moesta shares the interview advice he would give other JMOs when preparing for their transition. Pat made a successful transition into the business world as a Brand Manager at Stryker back in 2017.  He is a USMA 2012 grad and a former Army Infantry officer.  When Pat attended the Cameron-Brooks August … Continue reading “Episode 88 – Interview Advice – Interview as if it is Your Only Interview”

Episode 78 – Top Companies You’ve Never Heard of Can Present Great Opportunities

We sometimes have to explain to JMO’s that just because you have never heard of a company does not mean that they don’t offer great potential career opportunities. Top companies you’ve never heard of can often present tremendous career opportunities. After all, not all Fortune 500 companies sell consumer products and services and are household … Continue reading “Episode 78 – Top Companies You’ve Never Heard of Can Present Great Opportunities”

The Interview Mindset – A Practical Exercise

During a recent interview preparation workshop I delivered to our DPP candidates, I “dusted off” an exercise I hadn’t used in a while. I’ve found this particular exercise to be effective in illustrating a basic premise of interviewing, and I thought it would be worthwhile to share. Here’s the exercise: 1)      Take out a sheet … Continue reading “The Interview Mindset – A Practical Exercise”

5 Interview Mistakes JMOs Make and How to Avoid Them

After conducting a mock interview recently, I had a candidate asked me, “What are typical mistakes that every candidate makes during the interview process at the Career Conference?”  The more I thought about this question, the more I began to realize how good it really was.  Here are some common mistakes I have seen recently … Continue reading “5 Interview Mistakes JMOs Make and How to Avoid Them”

6 Ways for a JMO to Really Stand Out in the Interview Process

I recently had dinner with a fellow Notre Dame alumnus.  He made the statement that another friend would have no problem getting a job offer because of his Notre Dame degree.  I have heard similar statements about degrees from one of the Academies, other top tier schools, or in the case of an engineering degree or … Continue reading “6 Ways for a JMO to Really Stand Out in the Interview Process”

Tone of Voice and Non-Verbal Communication are More Important than You Think for a Successful Interview

Albert Mehrabian is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology at UCLA.  He is famous for a study on the importance of verbal and non-verbal messages.  Essentially, he found that the effectiveness of our communication or influence is 7% verbal, 38% tone of voice, and 55% body language.  Since most interview preparation focuses on “what” we say, … Continue reading “Tone of Voice and Non-Verbal Communication are More Important than You Think for a Successful Interview”

Finding the Right Hires for Challenging Roles

Cameron-Brooks alumnus Ed Barchak has had a lot of experience hiring military officers over the last 12 years. In this video, Ed explains the value he sees in hiring Junior Military Officers and specifically what competencies he looks for during the interview. To see more insight from hiring managers, visit our YouTube Channel. Pete Van Epps