Providing strategies for overcoming fears, maximizing strengths, and taking advantage of the opportunities that present themselves in a new job, this guidebook offers direction on how to cope and succeed. It contains a 10-step plan to surviving the first 100 days by making the right first impression; developing good relationships with the boss, colleagues, and staff; learning the ropes; making necessary changes; and starting off with a focus. Highly accessible with an easy-to-follow plan, this program is aimed at building a solid platform for a new position.

Frances Kay is an international business coach who works with executives and managers from various industry sectors, and the author of several business books, including Brilliant Business Connections, Kickstart Your Time Management, and Making Management Simple.