The information and knowledge professional's career handbook : Define and create your success /

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The definitive guide to developing and managing a successful career in the information profession. The book gives the reader a set of tools and techniques to secure a stronger career, build an effective brand and succeed as professionals.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: De Stricker, Ulla
Other Authors: Hurst-Wahl, Jill
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Oxford [England] : Chandos Publishing, 2011.
Series:Chandos information professional series.
Subjects:
Career development.
Library science > Vocational guidance.
Information science > Vocational guidance.
Knowledge management > Vocational guidance.
Plan de carrière.
Bibliothéconomie > Orientation professionnelle.
Sciences de l'information > Orientation professionnelle.
Gestion des connaissances > Orientation professionnelle.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Library & Information Science > General.
Online Access:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: An invitation
  • An opaque profession: special challenges
  • Knowing who you are: your "work personality" and your "best fit"
  • Developing your brand: the professional image
  • Looking for a job: tips and tricks
  • Creating your story: crafting a compelling resume
  • Knowing where you want to go: plan ... but let chance have a chance!
  • Navigating organizational culture: understanding politics
  • Winning support: "selling" proposals with the business case approach
  • Making the leap to a managerial role: being the boss
  • Resilience at work: coping when things get tough
  • About the money
  • Passing it on: collegial support or mentoring
  • Our colleagues speak: career snapshots
  • Jill and Ulla speak: our professional journeys.

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