Risk in the Business Career Market?

Buy low, sell high.  This is the basic “secret” to investing wisely.  Investors will discuss how a drop in price reduces the “risk” related to buying the stock.  The price of a stock, in theory, represents all future cash flows of that organization.  When the price is down, the investor has more opportunity to benefit … Continue reading “Risk in the Business Career Market?”

How to deliver interview answers without rambling.

One of the hardest aspects of interviewing  for a JMO to master seems to be in delivering concise, to the point, substantive interview answers.  Unfortunately some JMOs make the mistake of responding with long winded answers that are difficult for a recruiter to follow.  I wonder sometimes if the JMO candidate thinks an answer to an … Continue reading “How to deliver interview answers without rambling.”

Corporate Applications – Be Thorough and Accurate

I am excited when I see a thorough application and disappointed when I see an incomplete or inaccurate application. Here are some tips on filling out an application.

Why Companies Hire the Cameron-Brooks JMO Despite the Current Financial Crisis

The unemployment rate hit 8.9% last week.  This means that Cameron-Brooks’ client companies are getting a lot of resumes and applications for every open position they have.  In fact one client told me yesterday, “We have more resumes and applications than we can shake a stick at.”  Yet, this same client attended the April 2009 Conference … Continue reading “Why Companies Hire the Cameron-Brooks JMO Despite the Current Financial Crisis”

So You Want a Successful Transition from the Military to Corporate America – What is Your Plan B?

As a recruiter for Cameron-Brooks, Inc., I travel to military bases worldwide to interview prospective candidates for our Development and Preparation Program©.  I am often disappointed during interviews with junior military officers (JMOs) when I learn they have no “Plan B” for their career planning.  Too often they tell me they entered a Service Academy … Continue reading “So You Want a Successful Transition from the Military to Corporate America – What is Your Plan B?”

Lots of Reasons for Hope and Optimism

I should really just post the link to this column from Jack & Suzy Welch in BusinessWeek and let the column say it all.  However, I know there are a lot of ex-military officers, JMOs and Cameron-Brooks alumni reading our blog for insights from Cameron-Brooks.  So I will add just a few comments. I once … Continue reading “Lots of Reasons for Hope and Optimism”

Cameron-Brooks April 2009 Career Conference

As we head back from Charlotte, NC to the Cameron-Brooks office in Texas, Roger Cameron and I are excited about sharing the results of the Cameron-Brooks April 2009 Career Conference with you. We had 47 Cameron-Brooks candidates attend the conference accompanied by 22 support team members to assist them in making the military to business transition. The … Continue reading “Cameron-Brooks April 2009 Career Conference”

The Value of a Cameron-Brooks JMO

As I write this (April 8, 2009), I am on the plane back from our April 2009 Career Conference in Charlotte, NC.  I just read an article in USA Today that surveyed CEOs about hiring for the remainder of 2009.  Needless to say, the majority do not have plans to significantly add to their payroll.  … Continue reading “The Value of a Cameron-Brooks JMO”

The Economy – How is it Impacting Cameron-Brooks Candidates’ Career Searches?

We are staying in close contact with all of the candidates enrolled in the Cameron-Brooks Development and Preparation Program during this unique economy.  Whether or not you are enrolled in our program, this posting will provide you with information on what economic trends Cameron-Brooks is seeing. One cannot escape the constant news of doom and … Continue reading “The Economy – How is it Impacting Cameron-Brooks Candidates’ Career Searches?”

Common JMO Concerns About a Military to Corporate America Transition

If you have concerns about transitioning from the military to business, you are not alone.  In this market, you should have concerns as the economy continues to struggle.   However, your concerns are probably not unique.  I have been working at Cameron-Brooks for almost 10 years now and I made my own transition in 1999.  The Cameron-Brooks’ Blog … Continue reading “Common JMO Concerns About a Military to Corporate America Transition”