The information and knowledge professional's career handbook : define and create your success / Ulla de Stricker and Jill Hurst-Wahl.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

De Stricker, Ulla.

Contributor:

Hurst-Wahl, Jill.

Series:

Chandos Information Professional Series

Chandos information professional series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Career development.

Information science--Vocational guidance.

Information science.

Knowledge management--Vocational guidance.

Knowledge management.

Library science--Vocational guidance.

Library science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (295 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Oxford, England ; Cambridge, England : Chandos Publishing, 2011.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The definitive guide to developing and managing a successful career in the information profession: Information Professionals and Knowledge Managers deal with significant challenges in building successful careers for a number of reasons associated with common misperceptions of their expertise and roles. In environments where they must often justify their work and value over and over again, those already in the profession need a boost and those just entering need to be prepared for a reality that may differ quite a bit from their expectations. The book is intended to give readers a set of tools

Contents:

Cover; The Information and Knowledge Professional's Career Handbook: Define and create your success; Copyright; Contents; 1 Introduction: an invitation; Overview: what is in the book; 2An opaque profession: specialchallenges; Some professions are universally understood; What do people know about what we do?; Fashioning the value message; Implications: getting used to promotional activities; Show us the money: what money?; You mean... I have to sell myself constantly?; The good news: selling value by giving value; 3Knowing who you are:your 'work personality'and your 'best fit'

Work preferences are personalOur fundamental approach to work vs. personal life; Questions to ponder; Implications for types of environments; Your natural role; Developing your personal skills: a growth plan; What can you do? Plenty!; 4Developing your brand:the professional image; Do you know how others see you?; The core of our brand: the value we offer, the difference we make; Choosing a brand: rely on natural strengths; Supporting a brand: reputation and visibility in traditional and new media; Professional associations: key to brand building

Professional demeanor: it's all about confidenceProfessional polish: appearance matters; Tattoos, piercings, and purple hair: proceed with deliberation!; 5Looking for a job:tips and tricks; Going on a hunt; Conventional and unconventional hunting locations; Using bait to attract big game; Big game sighted!; Surviving the interview call; Who pays for the hunting road trip?; Hunters look for tracks (or what do your feet say?); Big game crossing; We've been there; 6 Creating your story: crafting a compelling resume; Print vs. online; Resume as sales instrument

Three common myths: don't believe them!Essential sections in a resume; Accuracy, consistency, and economy of words; Visual appearance; The cover letter; 7Knowing where you want to go:plan... but let chance have achance!; Getting ready for the trip; Taking a detour... or two; Watch out for rough roads ahead - but use them to your advantage; Arriving at your destination; 8Navigating organizationalculture: understanding politics; Become familiar with the organizational structure and culture; Gain political power; Understand the words; Create a common bond; Deal with abuse; Deal with conflict

A few dos, don'ts, and watch-outs9Winning support: 'selling'proposals with the businesscase approach; But don't good ideas sell themselves?; What is the business case approach?; If money isn't involved - what about grassroots support for an idea or initiative?; How are credibility and social capital built?; What does grassroots persuasion 'look like'?; The 'business case in reverse': demonstrating existing value; The testimonial evidence; The ROI calculation; 10Making the leap to amanagerial role: being the boss; A management role is not a must; What is the definition of 'manager'?

What does a manager 'do'?

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed December 28, 2013).

ISBN:

9781780630557

1780630557

OCLC:

866444830