Lee Smith's experience in preparing personal development programs led to a focus on helping people find their next job. He is the co-author of Kick Start Your Career (Routledge, UK. 2018) which helps university graduates find their first career job. Lee's commitment to helping people find a job is particularly important at a time when people are changing jobs more frequently, together with the global impacts on jobs. Lee has brought together in The Job Tree professional advice, support and encouragement as well as winning techniques for job hunting. His passion in the area of personal development led to coordinating, writing and running courses to build the personal skills of others. This book encompasses practical wisdom and guidance, Lee has accumulated over 40 years.Lee's professional life included developing both technology and people.

He holds multiple qualifications in applied science and technology. He has a Bachelor of Surveying (Hons.) from the University of New South Wales, Australia; a Post-graduate Diploma from the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (I.T.C.), The Netherlands; and a Masters of Applied Science (Research) degree from the South Australian Institute of Technology. Lecturing at a tertiary institution provided further understanding of the challenges of transitioning from university to employment and between jobs. His professional career included guiding staff as they transitioned in their careers and jobs.

Lee's commitment to help job seekers successfully find their next job is the motivation behind the book.