71. Mark James - Executive Career Coach - Executive Recruiter - Author

Published: Jan. 8, 2023, 4 p.m.

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Mark James, CPC, is the founder and president of HIRE Consulting Services (HCS) established in 1999. He is a Certified Personnel Consultant and the author of "The Interview Mindset: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Your Career!"\\xa0 (2022) Available on Amazon:\\xa0 https://a.co/d/4N7KqJ7. Mark is equipped with over 25 years of experience in Executive Career Management Coaching, Outplacement, and Executive Search Consulting. He is also a quarterly speaker at Operation Connect, a program offered by the North San Diego Business Chamber that provides free business networking events for transitioning military service members. To learn more about Mark, visit www.HireConsulting.com.

What a great episode we had with Mark.\\xa0 We covered so many topics, a few of them are:

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 Several of the 6 interview mindsets from his new book, The Interview Mindset: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Your Career, to help you present yourself well in interviews and get the most information about the role and company.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 Your network is your net worth and gave several ideas on how to expand it.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 96% of search firms use LinkedIn to help find candidates \\u2013 how you can use the 5-3-1 method to increase your LinkedIn presences.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 The hidden job market is right there in your cell phone and how you can use it.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 Get off job boards and connect with people \\u2013 that is how you can find that next great job.

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 To be most effective in your job search \\u2013 you need to have a strategy, create a plan and then work it \\u2013 you are not selling yourself, you are telling about you and the values you bring.

Mark was so thoughtful, sharing and experienced in his comments/tips.\\xa0 I know you will have a much better job search plan after you listen to him.\\xa0 Enjoy and make sure you share this with a friend.

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