Mark James

Career coach · San Diego, CA · in person and virtual

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"We provide expert support to execute your job search campaign to secure the right role with the best company." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Career Transition Coaching
executives or professionals planning to change jobs		 Pre-scheduled weekly 1-hour telephone, Zoom, or face-to-face sessions · 24 hour email response on an ongoing basis · Just in time 90-minute return phone call response time (Monday-Friday) · Safe and confidential coaching and client relationship · Access to extensive resources including three career handbooks and career advice articles on the Hire Report blog on request
Student Career Coaching Module 1
College Undergrads and MBA graduate students		 Resumé Review & Update · LinkedIn Keyword & Profile Optimization · Professional Cover Letters · Proprietary Self-Assessment & the Predictive Index Assessment · Job Search Marketing Plan Creation $500
Student Career Coaching Module 2
College Undergrads and MBA graduate students		 Networking and Marketing (not selling) Communication Strategy · LinkedIn Shuffle Connection Introductions · Informational Interview Techniques · Targeting Fast Growing/Trending Industries and Companies · Executive Recruiter Strategy and Execution $500
Student Career Coaching Module 3
College Undergrads and MBA graduate students		 Job Interview Preparation · Expert Mock Interview Training (On-site or Zoom 2 Hour Session) · Getting First Interviews · Getting the Job Offer · Salary Negotiation with Job Offer Checklist $500
Student Career Coaching Module 4
College Undergrads and MBA graduate students		 New Job Assimilation (On-Boarding) Transition Steps · EQ Emotional Intelligence (Soft Skills) Coaching · Closing down your job search · Critical follow-up strategies · Ongoing Career Maintenance $500
Student Career Coaching Package (3 Modules + 4th Free)
College Undergrads and MBA graduate students		 Modules 1, 2, 3 plus 4th Module free $1,500

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnonoyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Design a plan of action · Develop a campaign strategy · Make accountable decisions to reach job-search goals · Conduct a professional job-search campaign strategy · Provide regular, consistent, and ongoing email contact · Prepare, negotiate, and complete other tasks throughout the job search process
Assessments
Proprietary Self-Assessment, Predictive Index Assessment
Before coaching
executive recruiting consultant, executive search recruiting (25 years); corporate management

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Interviews3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track.Early rounds in a format you know.Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze.
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.
Personal brandA consistent story across your resume, LinkedIn and a personal page. Callings builds the page, free.The role you want does not depend on visibility.Visibility or thought leadership is part of the role.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  2. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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