The Career Playbook

Are you about to graduate and begin your job search?

Or are you a young professional looking for that perfect position that will catapult your career?

The career marketplace has never been more competitive, chaotic, and difficult to maneuver. On top of that, today’s graduates are looking not only for good jobs but for positions that will help them launch careers in which they can grow and flourish. But knowing what to look for and how to actually land a great job is notoriously hard when you're trying to get an interview, worrying about money, and trying position yourself for advancement.

Based on an in-depth survey of thousands of graduates and young professionals, and hundreds of interviews with leaders in business and the nonprofit sector – not to mention James Citrin’s decades of experience as a senior partner at the premier executive search firm Spencer Stuart -- The Career Playbook offers recent graduates and aspiring young professionals actionable advice for thriving in the workplace. From his practical tips on creating a winning LinkedIn profile and resume, generating valuable introductions, nailing interviews, and negotiating compensation, to strategic advice on the arc of your career, the importance of relationships, how to cultivate a mentor, and knowing when to change jobs or industries, Citrin provides an invaluable guide to the most urgent questions that are at the heart of every person’s career deliberations.

Packed with first person advice from graduates and young professionals themselves, as well as the perspective of seasoned executives on how to thrive in your career, The Career Playbook is an essential resource for landing and launching your optimal job.