Episode 130 – Economy Update from Chuck Alvarez

Welcome back to the Cameron-Brooks podcast! I am excited to bring this particular episode to you, because we have the pleasure of bringing back Chuck Alvarez, Cameron-Brooks CEO. Chuck has been with Cameron-Brooks for over 25 years, the last 9 of which has been at the head of the organization. He has personally helped over … Continue reading “Episode 130 – Economy Update from Chuck Alvarez”

Revisiting the Three P’s

I published a blogpost in July 2016 titled “Considering the Three P’s” after having a conversation with an officer who was struggling to understand how to connect his experience directly to different positions in Corporate America. In the last few weeks, I’ve had a number of similar conversations where officers have told me that they are having … Continue reading “Revisiting the Three P’s”

Episode 127 – Is The Economy Back?

So, here we are – July 2021. Is the economy back?  Well, there are probably way too many factors at play to truly allow that to be a binary YES or NO, BUT at the Cameron-Brooks June 2021 Career Conference, the average number of interviews per JMO was 13. You read that right. The average … Continue reading “Episode 127 – Is The Economy Back?”

Episode 123 – Hear Firsthand From April 2021 Alumni

Are you still in the military and either anticipating attending a Cameron-Brooks Career Conference or considering if a partnership with Cameron-Brooks is worth your while? If so, you’ve landed on the right podcast! In this episode, Joel interviews 4 recent alumni who attended the April 2021 Career Conference. Here is their background: Jeanece Kelly: CAPT, … Continue reading “Episode 123 – Hear Firsthand From April 2021 Alumni”

Episode 120 – 3 Reasons You’re Getting Ruled Out in an Interview

Welcome back! On this episode of the Cameron-Brooks podcast, we continue our series of interview tips to help elevate your interview game. Of course the ultimate goal in moving from the military to Corporate America is to chose the best opportunity amongst many and avoid any early career “do-overs.” More on that HERE and HERE … Continue reading “Episode 120 – 3 Reasons You’re Getting Ruled Out in an Interview”

Episode 118 – The Power of Comparison

Welcome back! This is the continuation of our conversation with Cameron-Brooks President and CEO, Chuck Alvarez all stemming from Episode 114. In that podcast, Chuck took a look back at 2020 and a look forward to 2021. From that conversation, he further defined the JMO “transition” in Episode 116 and is back to talk more … Continue reading “Episode 118 – The Power of Comparison”

The “Transition” in Action

Our mission at Cameron-Brooks is to help military officers “transition.” Often when I say that to a JMO who is considering moving from the military to the business world, they look at me the same way my 16-year old daughter does when I tell her something she thinks she already knows. Let me explain. A … Continue reading “The “Transition” in Action”

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”

Episode 107 – The Self-Evolved Leader

What is a self-evolved leader? We tackle this exact question and cover the  importance of elevating your leadership in this episode of the Cameron-Brooks podcast. Our guest speaker and subject matter expert is Dave McKeown. Dave has spent his career working with leaders and leadership teams to help them elevate their focus, develop their people … Continue reading “Episode 107 – The Self-Evolved Leader”

Episode 101 – How A Former Olympic Qualifier Bet On Himself

Welcome back! On this episode we meet Bryce Saddoris, former Marine and Olympic qualifier. Bryce launched his career as a Sales Representative at Altec after serving as a USMC Ground Supply officer. For the first part of Bryce’s military career he was on the USMC Wrestling Team and the U.S. National Olympic team. Bryce had … Continue reading “Episode 101 – How A Former Olympic Qualifier Bet On Himself”