John Lees - How to Get a Job You Love: 2015-2016 Edition

PRAISE FOR HOW TO GET A JOB YOU LOVE

Alongside the various editions of How To Get a Job You Love and his other titles, John is a regular speaker at member events. His real-world approach and engaging style of career coaching have made him the obvious choice to launch AMBAs webinar series. Business schools repeatedly welcome John to dispense highly practical advice to MBA students so that they become more employable in the right role sooner, while MBA graduates find his invaluable wisdom and experience sound counsel to develop the next stage of their careers.

Steve Gorton, Trustee Director, Association of MBAs

Johns ability in this book, to unlock the secrets of finding a satisfying job have been invaluable to me and many others. His practical, no-nonsense, common sense and simple techniques help bring clarity and order, and demystify one of the most important steps that any of us will take towards finding a more rewarding life.

Tim Franklin, Coach, Consultant, Non Exec Director of The Post Office and HM Land Registry

Ive had the pleasure of working with John over several years where he has been a regular speaker at I Am events on the theme of finding a job you love. Johns talks never fail to inspire; the advice he gives is always very well received, insightful and most importantly, of a practical nature. From both my own personal perspective and that of our delegates, I cant recommend How to Get a Job You Love enough!

Debbie Hockham, Director, I Am Enterprises

As a career coach, this is a great book to have by your side and one to recommend to those you work with. It consistently stimulates, encourages and inspires people to think in new ways about their career.

Derek Osborn, Business and Career Coach, Whatnext4u

I frequently recommend job seekers or those at a career crossroads to read How to Get a Job You Love as it offers practical and easily accessible advice from someone with vast experience in the area.

Jolle Warren, Managing Director, Warren Partners Ltd

Having changed career three times, I was introduced to this book by an outplacement consultant. I was an IT specialist then, working with the worlds largest IT services company. As a careers education manager now, I have enjoyed learning and applying many of the tools and techniques in the successive editions as well as passing them on to countless career changers and more recently students and graduates. This edition will offer you the comfort, assurance and much needed guidance from a trusted friend in these confusing times that you too can find, get or keep a job you love.

Ajaz Hussain, Careers Education Manager, GSM London and Visiting Tutor (Careers), Lancaster University Management School

John Lees approach works, because he gives readers simple, practical steps to help flip their mindsets into the more daring, exploratory and confident mode needed for career transition success.

Stuart Lindenfield, Head of Transitions Practice, Reed Consulting

This practical guide is a well-thumbed book in our school careers library. John Lees advice and guidance is as useful to young people as it is to adults.

James Brittain, Head of Careers and Higher Education, Millfield School

John Lees latest revision of his seminal book both brings it firmly up to date and reinforces its now established special position as a place of reference and unusual insight.

Stephen Bampfylde, Chairman, Saxton Bampfylde Hever Plc

I love Johns really practical how to guides over the years I have recommended them to clients, family and friends, as they are full of ideas on how to unlock the potential opportunities you have when seeking a job or career change. Life is too short not to love your job and this wonderfully practical book will help you secure the perfect job for you. It is filled with a number of creative tools and techniques that are fun to work through and will provide you with new insights and ideas that will encourage you to think in a whole new way.

Brigit Egan, Director, Oakridge Training and Consulting

A wealth of practical suggestions on how to land your dream job.

Suchi Mukherjee, Managing Director, Gumtree.com

John Lees advice on careers is always useful and interesting and often surprising and even fascinating. From getting ahead to changing your career completely, this book is great guide to navigating the treacherous waters of the modern workplace.

Rhymer Rigby, writer of the FTs Careerist column and author of 28 Business Thinkers Who Changed The World and The Careerist

When I read Johns writing, two things happen. First, I feel as if hes standing right there, personally advising me. And second, I always come away thinking over the issue in a new way. Its a rare, but very useful, gift.

Sarah Green, Associate Editor, Harvard Business Review

I know first hand the joy that being in the right career can bring and I commend John Lees for his books and seminars which help other people do just that.

Rosemary Conley CBE

John Lees is the career professionals professional; the doyen of careers experts. His books and advice have helped countless numbers of people to enjoy better, more fulfilling careers.

Dr Harry Freedman, Career and Business Strategist, Hanover Executive

PRAISE FOR KNOCKOUT CV

A comprehensive and practical guide to building a relevant, evidence-based CV which will win the recruiters attention. Looks afresh at the role of your CV, the pitfalls to avoid and shares invaluable recruiter insights.

Liz Mason, Associate Director, Alumni Career Services, London Business School

You write a CV for a purpose to get a job. Knockout CV works backwards from the desired result, analysing each feature of the CV from the perspective of impact on the decision-maker. No frills, no diversions, simply full of practical help.

Shirley Anderson, HR Director, Talent and Reward, Pilkington Group Limited

John has produced an honest and authentic approach to creating a winning CV which speaks to your strengths, and will make the difference to getting noticed and in front of the selection panel. Yes, you can expect to work some, however Johns advice plus your investment in time will produce a great result with the critical bonus of mental and emotional clarity over your next (right) career move.

Angella Clarke-Jervois, Big 4 Partner Recruiter and International Career Coach

PRAISE FOR JOB INTERVIEWS: TOP ANSWERS TO TOUGH QUESTIONS

As a careers adviser, I often find that clients know that preparation is the key to a successful interview but are unsure where to start. John Lees deals with this clearly and comprehensively. This book is based on real evidence gained from employers and this new edition has been comprehensively updated. I would recommend the book for anyone who is anxious about interviews and to people applying for any level of job, regardless of how much interview experience they may have.

David Levinson, Assistant Director, Newcastle University Careers Service

Once again, John shows how to be at your very best in front of a prospective employer. This latest edition covers every aspect of interview preparation and is a must-read for anyone in job search. As ever, his advice is eminently practical and accessible, delivered in a caring and supportive voice that will resonate with all readers and encourage them to embrace every job search opportunity.