Tag: preparation
The August 2013 Career Conference
This weekend the Cameron-Brooks team and our August candidates will arrive in Charlotte, NC to kick off our fourth Career Conference of 2013. We continue to see strong demand from our client companies looking for standout, well prepared JMOs. Once again, the August Career Conference is looking to be another strong one and for those attending the November Career Conference in a few months, all … Continue reading “The August 2013 Career Conference”
Read MoreConference Advice from Recent Cameron-Brooks Alumni
At the end of each of our Career Conferences, we strive to continually improve our services by asking our candidates for their feedback in several specific areas. Keep in mind that these candidates have just completed a four-day intensive Career Conference (two days of briefings and two days of interviews). With this fresh – and … Continue reading “Conference Advice from Recent Cameron-Brooks Alumni”
Read More4 Easy Steps to Fit More Reading Into Your Busy Schedule
Michael Hyatt, Chairman of Thomas Nelson Publishing, author, and social media guru on Intentional Leadership says, “Leaders are readers.” I completely agree. Leaders read because they are constantly learning, developing and sharing newly found lessons and ideas with others. This is why we at Cameron-Brooks want to instill in candidates a habit of professional development … Continue reading “4 Easy Steps to Fit More Reading Into Your Busy Schedule”
Read MoreSelf-Development Tools for the JMO to Business Transition
I want to share with you some of the tools and books I have been utilizing for self-development. I also appreciate if any of you have other books, websites or seminars to recommend. Websites: TED: Ideas Worth Spreading at www.TED.com Instead of watching TV at night, I have been watching TED talks. I have recently … Continue reading “Self-Development Tools for the JMO to Business Transition”
Read MoreCurrent Economy and the JMO Career Search – June 2011
The economy seems to be back on that roller coaster ride (it probably never got off of it) and according to the headlines, we may be in another dip, though not as drastic as 2009. I am writing this post because I know that Junior Military Officers thinking about separating from the service are following … Continue reading “Current Economy and the JMO Career Search – June 2011”
Read MoreFeatures and Benefits of Cameron-Brooks’ Development and Preparation Program
One of the features of the Cameron-Brooks program is our Development and Preparation Program© (DPP©). A mis-perception of our program is that it is only designed to learn how to successfully interview. This is only one of the benefits, and there are 3 equally important purposes of DPP©. First, DPP© provides an education to Junior … Continue reading “Features and Benefits of Cameron-Brooks’ Development and Preparation Program”
Read MorePerspective from Cameron-Brooks Alumnus
My name is Dave and I’m an IBMer. My name used to be Captain David Bradt USMC and with the guidance and proven methods of Cameron Brooks I was able to transition 6.5 years of service to my country into a very rewarding, challenging career with IBM with tremendous amounts of opportunity and leadership options. … Continue reading “Perspective from Cameron-Brooks Alumnus”
Read MoreResources 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”
Read MoreJMO Experience with Cameron-Brooks
The following blog post is written by a January 2011 Conference candidate who is now a Cameron-Brooks alum and will start his career soon with a leading consumer packaged goods company in Brand Management. I know that he is “singing” the praises of Cameron-Brooks but he does a very good job of highlighting the Cameron-Brooks … Continue reading “JMO Experience with Cameron-Brooks”
Read MoreJanuary 2011 Conference Lessons Learned – Playing the Game
My son is almost nine years old and loves to play basketball. When he started playing a few years ago, I spent a lot of time with him working on the basics, the mechanics. It was about how far apart his feet should be and where his hands should be placed on the ball when … Continue reading “January 2011 Conference Lessons Learned – Playing the Game”
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