Our January 2025 Post Conference Review is live, and I always look forward to the weeks following a Career Conference and visiting with our recent alumni. It’s the culmination of an incredible amount of effort both from the candidates and our team. Seeing these talented JMOs, some having spent over two years in the Cameron-Brooks Development and Preparation Program, receive offers and make career decisions is nothing short of inspiring.

It’s not just about the job offers; it’s about the journey. The relationships built. The challenges overcome. The lessons learned. Watching LinkedIn light up with posts from our alumni celebrating their new careers, surrounded by the support of their community, is one of the best parts of my job.

To all the JMOs, client companies, and the entire Cameron-Brooks team—thank you for making another Career Conference a success! And most importantly, congratulations to the January 2025 Candidates and Companies!

In this episode, I sat down with three recent Cameron-Brooks alumni who shared their firsthand experiences from the Career Conference and the critical “follow-up” process. They pulled back the curtain on what it was really like—insights, surprises, and everything in between. Meet the panel:

The “follow-up process” refers to the structured steps that take place after their Career Conference, where candidates interview with multiple companies in person or on-site with the objective to go deeper and learn more, and then secure offers. Once offers are in hand, they have the ability to evaluate options, compare, and then make the best decision for them based on:

Here’s a sneak peek of what we discussed and questions that were asked:

And much more!

Some of the key themes that emerged from our conversation were:

1.) The Power of Relationships – Your network is everything. Having a community that sharpens you, pushes you, and walks alongside you through this transition is invaluable. Study Groups, the Discord platform, follow-up trips—these relationships make all the difference.

2.) Applying the Reading Program – Books like Integrity Selling and Financial Intelligence weren’t just theory—they shaped how these candidates approached their interviews and careers. Learning, applying, and operationalizing these concepts set them apart.

These Career Conference recap conversations are a goldmine for those preparing for their own transition. Whether you’re deep in the Development and Preparation Program or just starting to explore your options, learning from those who’ve walked this path before you is invaluable.

If you’re a JMO looking for answers, we’re here to help. Cameron-Brooks has spent over five decades guiding military officers through one of the biggest transitions of their careers. I’d love to meet with you one-on-one to help define your marketability and explore your options along with answering any questions you have from our January 2025 Post Conference Review!

Let’s start the conversation. You can learn more at our website, on YouTube, or on LinkedIn.

Best of success,

Brock Dudley | [email protected] | (210) 874-1495