Career Conference BTS (E182)

Welcome back! On this episode, we bring you a Career Conference BTS (Behind the Scenes) as we wrap up our August 2023 Career Conference. We enjoy doing these episodes because it’s a bit of a “peek over the fence” as some of our most recent alumni share their experiences through their process and journey. In … Continue reading “Career Conference BTS (E182)”

Four Promotions in Six Years – The Successful JMO Transition (E179)

Ted Lindell is a former Marine Corps F18 Officer who transitioned to a business career with Conagra Brands in 2017. His transition journey started in 2015 when Ted and his wife, Carrie, reflected on what they wanted for their family. They decided they no longer wanted the long deployments and the risk of Ted’s flight … Continue reading “Four Promotions in Six Years – The Successful JMO Transition (E179)”

One Year in Corporate America—Lessons Learned (E178)

You’ve already met Quinton Cookis. We actually featured him a year ago on Episode 154 of the podcast. Now he’s experienced one year in Corporate America. Quinton is a former USMC Logistics officer who attended the June 2022 Carrer Conference. He interviewed with 14 different hiring groups and launched his career with Campbell Soup Company … Continue reading “One Year in Corporate America—Lessons Learned (E178)”

Keys To Interview Success: January 2023 Career Conference (Episode 167)

Welcome back for a special episode where we will give you keys to interview success! Pete Van Epps interviewed 3 of our most recent alumni from the January 2023 Career Conference for our post-January 2023 Conference review webcast. At the time of the interview, all three alumni had already accepted an offer of employment. We … Continue reading “Keys To Interview Success: January 2023 Career Conference (Episode 167)”

Episode 154 – DoD Skillbridge Program: One JMO’s Experience

One of the programs that the Department of Defense (DoD) recently launched is the Skillbridge program. Skillbridge is an opportunity for transitioning service members and their spouses to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, and internships. The program assists retiring and transitioning service members by allowing them to participate in industry … Continue reading “Episode 154 – DoD Skillbridge Program: One JMO’s Experience”

Episode 132 – Post-August 2021 Career Conference Review

Welcome back for a special episode! Rob Davis, Transition Coach, interviewed 5 recent alumni of the August 2021 Career Conference for our post-August 2021 Conference review webcast. At the time of the interview, all alumni guests had already accepted an offer for employment. We really enjoy doing this type of episode because it gives those … Continue reading “Episode 132 – Post-August 2021 Career Conference Review”

Episode 117 – How to Interview During a Global Pandemic

On the forefront of every job seeker’s mind? How to interview during a global pandemic. Let’s introduce you to Madeline Calves. She is a former USMC Communications officer who attended our very first virtual Career Conference in April 2020. Madeline launched her career with Abiomed, a leading medical device company that makes products to help … Continue reading “Episode 117 – How to Interview During a Global Pandemic”

Episode 76 – Empathy in Leadership is Critical in Business

When one thinks of a military officer, a Marine Corps officer nonetheless, one does not immediately think of empathy in leadership. Empathy, the ability to share the feelings and understand another person, is a valuable trait.  In fact, this is what Chris Parks, Cameron-Brooks Alumnus from our January 2018 Conference, says is critical to business … Continue reading “Episode 76 – Empathy in Leadership is Critical in Business”

Episode 75 -Conference Preparation Experience – Hear First-Hand

On this episode of the podcast, I interview Austin Welty about his Conference preparation experience. Austin is a former USMC Infantry officer who attended the January 2019 Career Conference. After the conference, he launched his career as an Operational Team Leader at PACTIV. Austin has been a long-time listener of this podcast.  As a result, he … Continue reading “Episode 75 -Conference Preparation Experience – Hear First-Hand”

Episode 71 – JMO Transitions Without Industry Background

Welcome back to the Cameron-Brooks podcast on JMO transitions! This episode features Chris Wilkerson, a former USMC Combat Engineer Officer who transitioned in 2015 and went to work for Davita Kidney Care. Davita is a healthcare company focused on providing a suite of dialysis services to patients with End Stage Renal Disease. What did Chris … Continue reading “Episode 71 – JMO Transitions Without Industry Background”