Podcast Episode Timestamps:
06:52 - James' career journey
10:23 - James' key strengths that helped his career
12:07 - The UK job market in 2021
15:12 - Key strengths that employers are looking for in candidates
18:40 - Outdated job position descriptions
23:24 - Why use tests during the recruitment process?
25:48 - Are there built-in biases in assessment tests?
28:38 - Should you practice for assessment tests?
30:59 - When you don't like your test results
34:03 - Getting feedback about your test result and recruitment process
37:33 - Why is it so important to focus on strengths?
48:29 - Strengths and job-hunting
51:40 - Final advice from James

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About our guest, James Brook:
James is a leadership consultant and coach, organizational psychologist, and entrepreneur. He has over 25 years of global experience working with leaders, teams, and organizations to assess, develop and optimize their performance and success using positive psychology and behavioral science.
Earlier in his career, James held leadership roles in HR and Talent Management in the UK and abroad with companies such as NatWest, Yahoo!, Right Management, and Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals. More recently, he has founded and led several talents and HR consulting businesses, including Strengthscope®, a pioneer and established global leader in strengths assessment and development.
James holds a Master’s in Organizational Psychology, an MBA, an Advanced Diploma in Executive Coaching, and a Harvard qualification in Sustainable Business Strategy. He is a member of the Institute of Directors, the Association of Business Psychologists, and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD).
How to connect with James: James' LinkedIn
About your host:
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 
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