How to Get a Job You'll Love : A Practical Guide to Unlocking Your Talents and Finding Your Ideal Career

by John Lees

Stuck in a career rut? Changing careers but don't know which direction to take? Facing redundancy but don't know what to do next? John Lees, the successful author of 'How to Get a Job You'll Love' is back with his updated 2003-2004 edition. Packed full of fresh ideas and new exercises, this practical book teaches you how to think outside the box, tap into your hidden talents and identify what type of career you really want. It seeks to overcome some of the most common mental barriers to changing careers and sets out a five-point plan of action. With 3 brand new chapters, the book will help you: - Identify your skills and keep up-to-date with market trends and requirements - Understand the different kinds of career coaches and consultants available in the market place and how to identify the best one for you - Re-address your career options with your current employer, providing you with job survival skills that will allow you to manage and negotiate you future For those leaving further education there is a special section on understanding the graduate market and building on your academic achievements.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Business

Paperback

First published December 1, 2002

Reviews

[Luba · Rating 4 out of 5]

In terms of job hunting advice, the book has little that is new for those with years of experience, however what makes this a worthwhile read is all the practical exercises that it makes you go through to try and determine what tasks like you doing, what type of intelligence you are most aligned with, what environment suits you and so on. I found many of these exercises really useful.

[Abeer · Rating 3 out of 5]

أكثر حاجة عجبتني في الكتاب هيا فكرة البحث عن عمل يحبه الانسان ويكون هواية له بدلا من أن يعمل شيئا لايحبه بحجة أنه لن يرغب بممارسة هوايته بعد العمل اذا كان يعملها وسيصاب بالملل.. عندما يحول الإنسان عمله إلى هواية سيحب أن يصحو كل يوم صباحاً ليذهب إليه وسيكون متلهفاً لبدء يوم عمل جديد.. وسينتهي يوم العمل بسرعة بدون أن يلحظ الوقت.. الكتاب يحتوي على تمارين عملية مفيدة جداً.. وهو كتاب لاتكفيه مرة واحدة قراءة

[Rory · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's for youngsters. Might be good but I ran through it and was nothing new or relevant to me (50s). It does not relate to the real world and how you have to take into account sexism and ageism.

But I think it would put youngsters in the right mind set.

[Janelle Prime · Rating 5 out of 5]

Changed my life, not just for my career!

[Jlzs · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book given to me out of love and I appreciate it.

[SBC · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent book - extremely thorough with lots of PRACTICAL activities for working out what you want, what you're good at, and how this could equate to potential careers and jobs (mostly in terms of 'fields' - for actual job titles and possibilities, seek elsewhere; Lees only provides ways of using self-knowledge and self-awareness to seek and recognise jobs that might suit). The advice for job-hunting, CVs and interviewing tips is also apposite. In addition, the writing itself is fluent and enjoyable to read. I particularly liked the way Lees gave advice about attitude as well. I would recommend this to anyone of any age trying to work out a career direction or 'next step'.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing little book. not only to look at getting a new job but how to improve the one you're in. some great techniques and exercises to learn more about yourself. some great insight into the employers ideas and needs to

[Casie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Must remember that this book helped me realise that my current job isn't that bad... This is one to revisit later in the year.

[Dixie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a decent book for me to ponder while considering a career reboot, but it did not hold my interest for casual reading.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Asks some useful questions but too many exercises and referrals to other books and materials. Too much like hard work!

[Litu · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is really helpfull for seekers..