Rules of Job Hunting

Job hunting can often be the most challenging of jobs and this guide lays out practical rules for ambitious individuals, managers, and executives who want to ensure that their next job is a career advancement. Focusing on the applicant as "the product," this resource helps identify an individual's strengths, weaknesses, and achievements, and aids in determining a wise career path. From acing interviews to negotiating a package once an offer is secured, jobhunting secrets are revealed, including the "three Cs"—competence, chemistry and capacity for growth.

Rob Yeung is the director of Talentspace, a business-psychology consulting firm specializing in recruitment and leadership. His previous books include The Rules of EQ, The Rules of Networking, and Successful Interviews Every Time.