The information and knowledge professional's career handbook define and create your success
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 rol...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Oxford, England ; Cambridge, England :
Chandos Publishing
2011.
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| Edición: | 1st edition |
| Colección: | Chandos information professional series
Chandos Information Professional Series |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009629307006719 |
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- 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'?
