While the career sections of most book stores are filled with the usual (and let's face it, often trite) fare of self-help books on career development, The Ultimate Guide to Getting the Career You Want stands out because it provides the right mix of psychological insight, case examples, and practical advice.
Divided into four sections, the authors recommend a process of self-assessment that begins with examining your past and "knowing yourself." The next section suggests that readers evaluate their current situations focusing on issues such as risk taking, putting money in perspective, and planning ahead. The third section advises readers to imagine the future and the final chapters conclude with practical strategies for taking action in managing one's career and making a change.
In this final section, the authors present a five-phase career model that can be used over a lifetimeoffering advice ranging from tips on researching companies, industries, and functions to negotiating strategy and tactics.