June 2022 Career Conference Results

The June 2022 Career Conference has now concluded, and we are already beginning the coordination with our candidates and client companies for follow-up interviews.  Although headlines have been hinting at the possibility of a recession, the conference was a very successful event! All of us at Cameron-Brooks want to give a very sincere and heartfelt … Continue reading “June 2022 Career Conference Results”

Episode 136 – My Spouse Is Thinking About Making a Transition … Now What?

Today on the Cameron-Brooks podcast, we’re tackling a NEW topic that can be half of the equation when officers consider making a transition. SIGNIFICANT OTHERS. We’re always believed that significant others make a SIGNIFICANT difference in the transition decision and process. And, at Cameron-Brooks, we like to ENCOURAGE involvement from significant others from the very … Continue reading “Episode 136 – My Spouse Is Thinking About Making a Transition … Now What?”

June 2021 Career Conference – Throwback to 2019?!

This Friday, the Cameron-Brooks team will officially kick off the June 2021 Career Conference, our third of the year.  As we put the finishing touches on the Conference, we expect the average number of interviews per candidate to be ~13.0.   I’d like to take a moment and let that average number of interviews sink in. … Continue reading “June 2021 Career Conference – Throwback to 2019?!”

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Updated May 2022 I wrote and published this blog a year ago. At the time, the Delta variant of COVID was just beginning to move throughout the U.S., and Omicron was just a Greek letter most often used when talking about a fraternity or sorority. As I read through this blog, the points I made … Continue reading “Should I Stay or Should I Go?”

April 2021 Career Conference & The Power of the Cameron-Brooks Network

Tomorrow we will officially kick off the April 2021 Career Conference, our second of the year.  As we put the finishing touches on the Conference, we expect the average number of interviews per candidate to be ~11.5.   These interviews will be with a variety of industries, companies, career fields, positions, locations, etc. We have a … Continue reading “April 2021 Career Conference & The Power of the Cameron-Brooks Network”

Top 5 Lessons I’ve Learned in the Pandemic

Every year presents new challenges to businesses but nothing could have prepared Corporate America and the entire world for what 2020 and early 2021 could bring.  With the political unrest, economic and social issues, compounded with a global pandemic, companies and people have struggled to cope.  And yet, here we are one year later. Although … Continue reading “Top 5 Lessons I’ve Learned in the Pandemic”

Episode 116 – Defining the JMO Transition

Welcome back! In this episode we are continuing the conversation with Cameron-Brooks President and CEO, Chuck Alvarez. In Episode 114, Joel Junker interviewed Chuck as they explored how Cameron-Brooks helped Junior Military Officers (JMOs) move from the military to Corporate American in 2020 (during a global pandemic.) Chuck also looked forward to 2021 and shared … Continue reading “Episode 116 – Defining the JMO Transition”

Constructive Criticism as an Opportunity for Growth

Constructive criticism. Those two words send shivers down my spine.  I don’t like giving it and I am probably worse at receiving it, but every day is an improvement.  At Cameron-Brooks, we spend a lot of time coaching JMOs on how to answer the question, “How do you give constructive criticism?”  However, we don’t spend … Continue reading “Constructive Criticism as an Opportunity for Growth”

Top Six Questions to Ask A Military Recruiting Firm

Be certain to ask the following questions when evaluating, comparing or interviewing military officer or Junior Military Officer (JMO) recruiting firms.  If you are currently working with one, it would also be wise to ask these questions of your current recruiting firm.  You may be surprised at the answers. 6.  How will you make certain … Continue reading “Top Six Questions to Ask A Military Recruiting Firm”