This document provides tips and strategies for career development for information professionals in the 21st century. It recommends connecting with colleagues, finding mentors, getting your name out through publishing and presenting, maintaining an online presence using free tools like Google and WordPress, attending events and conferences, getting involved in professional associations, keeping updated in the field, regularly updating your resume and job searching, being creative, taking initiative on projects, setting goals, and stepping outside your comfort zone. The document includes resources and encourages participants to write down career goals and next steps.
Webinar: Leadership and Career Development for the 21st Century Information Professional
1. Leadership and Career
Development for the 21st Century
Information Professional
Lisa Chow | Sandra Sajonas
March 21, 2013
SLA Rocky Mountain Chapter
and First Five Years Council
http://bit.ly/peopleinteract
11. USE (FREE) TOOLS AVAILABLE
Google Tools
● Google Docs
● Google Calendar
● Picasa (photo editing and sharing)
● Google Analytics
● Google Alerts
Other Tools
● Wordpress.com
● PBworks (wiki)
● bit.ly (URL shortener)
● goo.gl (URL shortener)
● social media & networks
21. Revisit Goals
Make it a SMART Goal
Write down 1 goal for each
career strategy area that you
are going to work on.
People:
Professional Brand:
Online Presence:
22. STEP OUT OF YOUR
COMFORT ZONE
Take 1 step towards 1 SMART goal