The information and knowledge professional's career handbook : Define and create your success / Ulla De Stricker, Jill Hurst-Wahl.
Series: Chandos information professional series2011Description: 1 online resource (1 ebook (283 pages))Content type:- text
- computer
- online resource
- 9781780630557
- 1780630557
- Career development
- Library science -- Vocational guidance
- Information science -- Vocational guidance
- Knowledge management -- Vocational guidance
- LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- General
- Career development
- Information science -- Vocational guidance
- Library science -- Vocational guidance
- Z682.35.V62
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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.
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