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Are you about to graduate and begin your job search? Or are you a young professional trying to choose the right field or looking for that perfect position that will catapult your career? Figuring out a career and getting a great job has never been more difficult. On top of that, today's graduates are looking for not only good jobs but positions that will help them launch careers in which they can grow and prosper. But knowing what to look for and how to actually land a great job is exceptionally challenging when you're trying to get an interview, make enough money, and position yourself for advancement. Based on an in-depth survey of thousands of graduates and young professionals, and hundreds of interviews with the world's top business and nonprofit leaders - 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 excelling.
About the Author
Jim Citrin is a noted expert on leadership, executive success, and CEO succession. He is the author of six books, including the brand new critically acclaimed release "You Need a Leader, Now What? How to Choose the Best Person for Your Organization." Jim is one of the world's foremost executive recruiters and leads Spencer Stuart's North American Board & CEO Practice. Throughout his 18 years at Spencer Stuart, Jim has completed more than 475 CEO, board director, and top management searches for leading media, technology, communications and consumer companies, as well as private-equity firms and major not-for-profit institutions.Jim graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Vassar College and served as a trustee on the Vassar Board for 12 years and is currently a trustee at Wesleyan University (where two of his three children are students) . He obtained his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, graduating with distinction.Jim lives in Connecticut, USA.
