Professionalism

Warm up:

Answer the question below. Write at least two

complete sentences.

What is a professional?

Professionalism

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(c) Knowledge and skills

(9) The student develops employability

characteristics. The student is expected to:

(B) identify and demonstrate positive work

behaviors and personal qualities needed to be

employable;

Professionalism

As today’s labor market becomes more and

more competitive, jobseekers will need to

continually find ways to stand out from the

crowd.

Professionalism:

• What it is

• Why it matters

• How can you be professional in your

day-to-day roles as a student and

future employee or business owner

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Defining Professionalism

• Merriam-Webster dictionary defines

professionalism as “the conduct, aims, or

qualities that characterize or mark a

profession or a professional person.”:

• It defines a profession as “a calling requiring

specialized knowledge and often long and

intensive academic preparation.”

Defining Professionalism

• BusinessDictionary.com defines

professionalism as “the level of excellence or

competence that is expected of a

professional.”

Overview

• So, what are the attributes of a

professional?

Knowledge

Accountability

Competency

Self-

Regulation

Honesty

Image

Specialized

Integrity

Attributes of Professionalism

• Specialized Knowledge

• Competency

• Honesty and Integrity

• Accountability

• Self-Regulation

• Image

Specialized Knowledge

Professionals make a deep personal

commitment to develop and improve

their skills.

• Doctor, Pilot, Lawyer

• Plumber, Automotive Mechanic,

Electrician

Competency

• Professionals get the job done.

• Professionals are reliable.

• Professionals keep their promises.

• Professionals don’t make excuses, but

focus on finding solutions.

Honesty and Integrity

• Professionals don’t lie, cheat, or steal.

• Professionals can be trusted.

• Professionals don’t compromise their

values.

• Professionals will do the right thing

even if it means taking a harder road.

Accountability

• Professionals hold themselves

accountable for their thoughts, words,

and actions – especially when they’ve

made a mistake.

• Accountability is closely tied to honesty

and integrity and is a vital element in

professionalism.

Self-Regulation

• Professionalism under pressure.

• Professionals show respect for the

people around them, no matter what

their role or situation.

• They exhibit a high degree of emotional

intelligence by considering the

emotions and needs of others.

Image

• Professionals look the part.

• They don’t show up at work sloppily

dressed, with unkempt hair.

• They’re polished, and they dress

appropriately for the situation.

• Because of this, they exude an air of

confidence and they gain respect for this.

Key Points

• Professionalism is a trait that’s highly valued in the

workforce. It has many attributes, including:

− Specialized Knowledge

− Competency

− Honesty and integrity

− Respect

− Accountability

− Self-regulation

− Image

• To improve your own professionalism, focus on

improving in each of these areas.

Average total compensation

for a Fortune 500 CEO as

of the 2012 Fortune survey

was $10.5 million.

Key Points

• You can also exude professionalism by being kind

and polite to everyone, presenting a professional

image in your attitude and dress, and showing up for

school (and work) fully prepared.

• At school, follow the Standards for Student Conduct

at all times.

Standards for Student Conduct

• Demonstrate courtesy, even when others do not.

• Behave in a responsible manner, always exercising

self-discipline.

• Attend all classes, regularly and on time.

• Prepare for each class, take appropriate materials

and assignments to class.

• Meet district and campus standards of grooming and

dress.

• Obey all campus and classroom rules.

Standards for Student Conduct

• Respect the rights and privileges of students,

teachers, and other district staff and volunteers.

• Respect the property of others, including district

property and facilities.

• Cooperate with and assist the school staff in

maintaining safety, order, and discipline.

• Adhere to the requirements of the Student Code of

Conduct.

Professionalism and the

Standards for Student Conduct

• Using the attributes of a professional, match the

professional attributes with the corresponding

standards for student conduct.

− Specialized Knowledge

− Competency

− Honesty and integrity

− Respect

− Accountability

− Self-regulation

− Image