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Using social media and the internet to advance your career

Table of Contents

About the authors Acknowledgements Who is this book for? A note on the use of examples and URLs Introduction: Using the internet to advance your career Chapter 1 Change is inevitable – be an adventurous explorer! Chapter 2 Information is power – collect as much as you can Chapter 3 The internet is a jungle – be a critical thinker Chapter 4 Networks are vital – be an effective connector Chapter 5 Interactions is important – be a perceptive communicator Chapter 6 Building a brand – be a skilled storyteller Chapter 7 Your footprint lingers – be a diligent curator Final thoughts – If you can’t beat ‘em, you’d better join ‘em Internet-to English dictionary Endnotes Notes

About the Author

Tristram Hooley is Professor of Career Development at the University of Derby, UK. He has written extensively on career development and technology for a wide range of audiences. Jim Bright is Professor of Career Education and Development at the Australian Catholic University based in Sydney. He is also Visiting Professor at the University of Derby, UK. In addition he runs a Career Management Consultancy, Bright and Associates, and writes a weekly column on careers in the Sydney Morning Herald. Jim has written 12 books. David Winter is the Head of Consultancy and Research at The Careers Group, University of London, UK, which provides coaching and training to support career, professional and leadership development in organisations. He co-led the world's first massive open online course (MOOC) on careers and employability.