What to Expect When Working with a Military Search Firm (AKA: Recruiter)
In early 2005 I decided to leave the Active Army and pursue a business career. As I began the transition that spring, I really had no idea how to find a job that I was qualified for or would enjoy. Then a fellow officer mentioned he was talking with The Lucas Group. I asked him what the firm did and he mentioned that it was a recruiting firm that was retained by members of Corporate America to hire Junior Military Officers (O-1 – O-3) to fill middle management positions. On occasion, the firm would look to place Senior NCOs (E7-E9) or Field Grade Officers (O-4- O-5) as well.
As I did some further research I found that there were almost ten such firms out there. Over the years I have interacted with Bradley Morris, The Lucas Group, Cameron Brooks, Orion International, SOAR and Defense Placements with generally favorable experiences.