How To Get A Job You Love: Find a job worth getting up for in the morning

John Lees is one of the UK's most prominent career transition coaches, and regularly in the media as a career thought leader. He has published 15 books on careers and work. His books have been translated into Arabic, Georgian, Polish, Japanese and Spanish. John Lees Associates helps career changers across the UK, and John is a regular conference keynote speaker and has run career workshops in Australia, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Mauritius, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and several parts of the USA.

"Incredibly practical guidance and tips from John Lees.  While grounded in today's market context, the advice is timeless."  Peter Yarrow, Global Head of Learning, abrdn  " These days it's easy to find a job but it's much harder to find a job you love. Packed with practical exercises this timely book will help you choose wisely whether you're starting out or starting over again."  Jacqueline Davies, NHS Director of Leadership, Talent & Lifelong Learning (MD The NHS Leadership Academy) " I am delighted to recommend this latest edition. I have used John's advice myself over the years and find it a wonderful source of guidance and direction. Work is such a fundamental part of our day to day wellbeing, ensuring you are doing something you truly enjoy and flourish at is one of the best investments you can make in your career. I would also recommend it to any HR professionals or Executive Coaches to aid your work in supporting career management. This edition is packed with helpful exercises and wise advice. John's approach is a very practical and pragmatic one, helping you unlock your potential and adopt changes that will help you in a complex and often challenging employment market – throughout the various stages of your career."  Gordon McFarland, Global Head of HR and Executive Coach  -  International Law Firm   " John brings a clarity and practical focus to helping people engage with their own career development. His choice of language and activities makes the text accessible and motivating. It really is a go-to resource for anyone who wants to invest in their own career or looking to secure a new role."  Rosemary McLean, Director, The Career Innovation Company " John Lees' latest edition of How to Get a Job You Love does not disappoint and is packed full of practical and effective strategies to land that job. There is excellent new material on, amongst other things, networking, social media and telling your story. John Lees is a recognized authority on job hunting, and I can recommend this outstanding new edition to anyone wanting to boost their chances of getting a job, or for professionals assisting others in this important task."  Dr Jim Bright, Organisational Psychologist, Director of Research and Impact, Become Education, author of How to write a Brilliant CV  " 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."  Joëlle Warren MBE, DL, Executive Chair & Founding Partner, Warren Partners  " 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, FT journalist and author of 28 Business Thinkers Who Changed The World

• 1. ‘Get a job you love?' Get real 2. Overcoming barriers to change 3. First steps towards a new career deal 4. Thinking, deciding, and getting on with it 5. What drives you? 6. Clarify your skills 7. Build on your knowledge 8. Work out your personality fit 9. Choose your world 10. Changing career and finding work worth doing 11. Dealing with knockbacks, and getting stuck 12. Smarter job searching and online activity 13. Organised discovery: how people will move you forward 14. The 4-hour job search programme 15. Getting better results at interview 16. Bringing ideas together