James Thompson of JMJ Phillip has contributed to the following two articles linked below, please feel free so share your own comments on the article as well as any of your own experiences others can learn from.
No Rest Between Jobs
How to make the best use of the time between a job offer and your first day on the job.
http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/no-rest-between-jobs
Hiring Managers Speak Out: 9 Things That Seal the Deal