The Development of Women and Young Professionals in STEM Careers : Tips and Tricks.

Author/creator Kruger, Michele
Other author Nel, Hannelie.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoMilton : CRC Press LLC, 2019.
Description1 online resource (107 pages)
Supplemental ContentProQuest Ebook Central
Subjects
Women in technology.
Technology--Vocational guidance.

Contents Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Authors; 1: Passion for the Job; 1.1 Forty Years (or More); 1.2 "Know Thyself"; 1.3 Are You a Penguin?; 1.4 Personality Testing; 1.5 Finding Your Passion in Your Current Situation; 1.6 Finding Your Passion Elsewhere; 1.7 Finding a Niche; 1.7.1 Definition of Niche; 1.7.2 Creating a Niche; 1.7.3 Finding Your Niche; 1.8 Other Passionate People; 1.9 Role Models; 1.9.1 Inside Industry; 1.9.2 Outside Industry; 1.9.3 Global; 1.10 Shunning Family/Peer Pressure to Make the Right Decisions for Your Career; 2: Emotional Intelligence
Contents 2.1 So What Exactly Is Emotional Intelligence?2.2 Why Is EI Important?; 2.2.1 Subordinates; 2.2.2 Clients; 2.2.3 What Is My Version of Success?; 2.2.4 What Is the Meaning of Success to Me?; 2.2.5 Playing to Your Strengths; 2.2.6 Being Needed (Which Is What Most People Want); 2.2.7 Putting EI to Work for You; 2.2.7.1 First and foremost ... don't give up your power!; 2.2.7.2 Build strong relationships at work; 2.2.7.3 Your attitude at work; 2.2.7.4 When emotions hold you prisoner; 2.2.7.5 Beware the blame game; 2.2.7.6 Being right just doesn't matter; 2.2.7.7 Seeing possibility
Contents 2.3 How Much Do You Care about What Others Think?2.4 Be Memorable, Be Yourself; 2.5 Self-Actualization; 3: Thinking Strategically about Your Career; 3.1 Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude; 3.1.1 Attitude, Attitude, Attitude and Working Hard; 3.1.2 Asking for Work; 3.1.3 Seeing Obstacles as Opportunities; 3.1.4 Getting Involved-The Story of a Bar Lady; 3.2 Taking Responsibility; 3.2.1 Take Initiative; 3.2.2 Taking on Responsibility; 3.2.3 Learning to Make Decisions, Even Wrong Ones; 3.2.4 Making My Boss's Life Easier; 3.2.5 Working on a Team; 3.2.6 Deadlines
Contents 3.2.7 Becoming Aware of My Own Productivity; 3.2.8 Relationships with Clients; 3.2.9 Making Promises; 3.2.10 Be Consistent; 3.3 Professional Registration in STEM; 3.3.1 Why You Should Do It; 3.3.2 Tips on Registration; 4: Mentorship; 4.1 It's a Lonely, Lonely Road to Walk; 4.2 What Is Mentorship and What Is Coaching?; 4.3 Why a Mentoring Relationship?; 4.4 What Are the Responsibilities of a Mentor?; 4.5 What Are the Responsibilities of a Mentee?; 4.6 Personalities and Possible Pitfalls; 4.7 What Are the Responsibilities of a Coach?; 4.8 Building a Career Path with Your Mentor
Contents 4.9 It's a Two-Way Street; 4.10 Standing on the Shoulders of Giants; 4.11 Life Is a School of Hard Knocks; 5: Leadership; 5.1 Managing People; 5.1.1 Inspirational Leadership (People Leave Managers); 5.1.2 Be Professional; 5.1.3 Don't Get Personally Involved; 5.1.4 Treat Everyone Equally; 5.1.5 Give Praise When It's Deserved; 5.1.6 Say Thank You; 5.1.7 Be Respectful; 5.1.8 Don't Force Unrealistic Deadlines; 5.1.9 ALWAYS Take FULL Responsibility; 5.1.10 Working with Clients; 5.1.10.1 Everyone has responsibilities; 5.1.10.2 Bigger picture marketing
General note5.1.10.3 Everyone appreciates hard work and dedication
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Issued in other formPrint version: Kruger, Michele. Development of Women and Young Professionals in STEM Careers : Tips and Tricks. Milton : CRC Press LLC, ©2019 9780367334406
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