Career Transition Coaching in Orange County2026-09-22T15:26:51-07:00

Career Transition Coaching in Orange County

“In today’s market, job security is the ability to secure a job!”
Mark James, CEO and Founder of HIRE Consulting Services™

Hire Consulting Services™ (HCS) is a San Diego, California-based career transition coaching firm offering one-on-one coaching for executives in transition or changing jobs. We partner with companies, executives, and professionals to develop an action plan, create a campaign strategy, and make career management decisions to reach job search goals.

Mark James is a career transition coach in Southern California and the founder of HIRE Consulting Services™ (HCS), established in 1999.

Mark is the author of three best-selling career handbooks: The Recruiter Mindset, The Interview Mindset, and Keys to the C Suite: Unlock the Doors to Executive Career Path Success. He has over 25 years of experience in Executive Career Management Coaching, Outplacement, and Executive Search Consulting.

Career management coaching is a discipline comprised of coaching, guidance, structure, planning, execution, and accountability. The ultimate solution is to build a pipeline of job opportunities, so there are more choices. The first job offer that comes along is not always the right opportunity!

The primary goal of career coaching is to help people make informed decisions about their career development, trajectory, and outcomes so they land the best possible job.

The Results of Expert Career Transition Coaching

INCREASE
Salary
Job Growth
Networking
Visibility
Efficiency
Confidence
REDUCE
Frustration
Time Spent
Rejection
Risk
Mistakes
Failure
IMPROVE
Skills
Communication
Morale
Image
Reputation
Productivity
CREATE
Strategy
Systems
Business
Branding
Marketing
Options

Instead of R.O.I., we suggest you evaluate R.O.E. (Return on Expectations)! When you work with HCS Career Management Services, you will receive the following customized job search campaign training and support:

  • Assessing each client to discover the “Highest and Best” use to future employers

  • Packaging and presenting their skills that will maximize their marketability

  • Investigating the hidden job market for opportunities that are not currently published

  • Developing the key elements about the art of networking

  • Professional resume and cover letter development

  • Online access to recruiters, company databases for researching target industries and companies

  • Introducing ancillary resources that will give you the competitive edge

  • Recommending event activities and associations that will expand their connections

HCS Career Coaching Packages

Available in 6, 9, and 12-month coaching engagements

6 MONTHS

    • HCS Exclusive 4-Phase Campaign Strategy™
    • HCS Proprietary Career Assessments
    • Management Competency and Skills Assessment
    • Executive Resume and Cover Letter Development
    • LinkedIn Optimization and Power-User Strategy
    • Creation of Job Search Marketing Plan™ (JSMP)
    • Special Reports and White Paper Development
    • Secrets of Professional Networking and Connectivity

9 MONTHS

    • HCS Exclusive 4-Phase Campaign Strategy™
    • HCS Proprietary Career Assessments
    • Management Competency and Skills Assessment
    • Executive Resume and Cover Letter Development
    • LinkedIn Optimization and Power-User Strategy
    • Creation of Job Search Marketing Plan™ (JSMP)
    • Special Reports and White Paper Development
    • Secrets of Professional Networking and Connectivity

UNLIMITED

    • HCS Exclusive 4-Phase Campaign Strategy™
    • HCS Proprietary Career Assessments
    • Management Competency and Skills Assessment
    • Executive Resume and Cover Letter Development
    • LinkedIn Optimization and Power-User Strategy
    • Creation of Job Search Marketing Plan™ (JSMP)
    • Special Reports and White Paper Development
    • Secrets of Professional Networking and Connectivity
Career Transition Coach in Irvine | HIRECONSULTING.COM

More than 27 years of coaching executive leaders and professionals in job search and career management.

Additional services include Executive Search Recruiting, Career Assessments, Mock Interview Training, and Exclusive Membership in the CareerNET Executive Leadership Network.

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