6 Interview Tips for Mature Communication

Every Conference, a few JMO candidates lose some interviews due to immature communication. This is disappointing because it is completely avoidable. I debated whether or not to write this post, because in reality, I feel I should not even have to address this. However, during an Interview Preparation Workshop recently, two candidates used inappropriate language, … Continue reading “6 Interview Tips for Mature Communication”

The Cameron-Brooks Personal Marketability Assessment

One of the most valuable resources Cameron-Brooks offers a military officer is a Personal Marketability Assessment.  Most officers, even if they are going to stay for a career, consider at one time or another their options outside of the military and wonder if their skill sets and interests will fit with corporate America.  Officers wonder: … Continue reading “The Cameron-Brooks Personal Marketability Assessment”

BLUF: A JMOs Key to Interview Success

Updated September 2022 No, I don’t mean “bluff” your way through. Let me explain. Many years ago, when I was traveling and in a meeting with some JMOs while coaching them through their military-to-business transition, Susan, my wife, called me. She said, “Maeve (our daughter) fell off the monkey bars. She took a hard landing … Continue reading “BLUF: A JMOs Key to Interview Success”

Being PRESENT in an Interview

I am reading The Charisma Myth by Olivia Cabane. In the book, the author says that one of the best ways to develop and demonstrate charisma is to be present in any conversation.  Essentially, she says that people want to feel that they have our full attention when they speak with us. When they feel … Continue reading “Being PRESENT in an Interview”

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”

Leaders Communicate with Enthusiasm

In order to increase the frequency of our blog posts, we will be re-posting some older relevant and popular blog posts from the past 3 years. I modified this post from early 2010.  Still very relevant today; just ask the November 2012 Conference candidates how important it is to communicate with enthusiasm during an interview. Several … Continue reading “Leaders Communicate with Enthusiasm”

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”