Characteristics of Professionalism By Katie Quinn Time Management
Characteristics of Professionalism By Katie Quinn
Time Management • An employee is considered a professional if he knows how to manage time well • Traits of a good professional include: being at work on time & being on time for meetings
Smart Office Attire • Your first impression is the last one • An employee should dress in clean, fitting clothes that are work appropriate • Must have clothes: pants, formal skirts, crisp white shirts, & leather shoes
Organizational Skills • An employee should keep his work area neat & clean • Files, paperwork, etc. should all be in place • In case of a presentation, everything should be ready beforehand
Soft Skills • No one can achieve success if they do not possess soft skills • Qualities: being courteous to the subordinates & seniors, using the right words, and respecting other’s opinions
Good Communication • Professionals must have good communication skills because most corporate work involves working in teams • Always under-promise & Over-deliver
Positive Attitude • “It is the attitude that determines your altitude” • Mandatory for all professionals to maintain an optimistic attitude • The more positive an employee is, the more positive the outcome is
Ethical Behavior • “Big 3” : -1. Relationship -2. Materials -3. Money • If an employee feels that his honesty & integrity is being compromised, he should know when to put his foot down
Focus • 2 of the most important things are focus & hard work • A professional should be very clear • An employee who works with the correct mind set, works with dedication, & achieves goals is professional
Reliable & Accountable • Getting the job done, sticking to it till it is completed, and finishing it within the time limit are all hallmarks of a true professional • A professional should come off as a person who “owns up”
Tips For a Successful & Satisfying Career • You won’t get a hang of what it means to be professional, until you begin working • These tips should help paint the a image of “professionalism”
Excellence is Thy Goal • Excellence is the driving force of professionals • They live to excel at what they do & do it in the best possible way • A job should also be a professional’s passion
Get Your Basics Right • To excel, a professional works hard on basics, that are required to do his job well • They never forget their basics & keep polishing
Take Your Job Seriously • Professionals take their job very seriously by following disciplines routines & taking pride in their work • The seriousness is reflected through their punctuality & sincerity
Switch Off Personal Problems • To be professional, you must know how to switch off everything else, including personal problems • Worrying about personal problems will not help you solve them or get your work done
Be Willing to Learn • Professionals learn to identify positive constructive criticism from their seniors & learn from it • They take negative criticism in their stride & let their work do the talking
Earn Your Salary & Your Respect • First earn your respect & then call the shots • Professionals like to earn & justify their salary completely and do not take the easy way out
Be a Team Player • Professionals should be willing to adapt according to what their team needs • They should encourage people around them & create a positive atmosphere
Enjoy What You Do • The key to being a professional lies in enjoying & loving what you do for a job • We are built for a thing & that’s what we are good at
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