I’m an information professional - but what next?

Abstract

Personal statement, based on the author’s career path, demonstrating how to acquire new skills, roles and responsibilities, initially within a corporate environment, while still remaining fundamentally a business information professional. Emphasizes the need to seize opportunities, be ready to diverge and accept challenges outside the comfort zone. Stresses the importance of networking, and demonstrates how this can result in development away from pure information services. Briefly considers the advantages and pressures of self-employment. Concludes that the comfort associated with information professionals’ attention to detail can militate against the development of self confidence, and urges the need to identify and capitalize on transferable skills.