Characteristics of Professionalism Flashcards
Professionalism is knowing what is appropriate in different situations as it avoids awkwardness or upset, boost credibility and helps to feel job security.
… relates to outward appearances, such as dress, hygiene, and body language. It also covers the way of speaking and writing in selecting a topic to discuss and behavior with others
Appropriateness
It is about a professional who gets the job done and done well. The ability must meet the role’s requirements to produce results that exceed expectations.
Professionalism manages the expectation of others and identifies when it is necessary to ask for support
Competence
Reasonable … reassures and motivates other people by boosting the ability to influence and lead. It also encourages everyone to take on new challenges as the risk of damaging their professional reputation if things go wrong is non-existent.
Confidence
Professionalism involves being reliable, setting high standards, and displaying care in every aspect of the job.
It is about being diligent and organized and holding oneself accountable for thoughts, words, and actions, no matter the result.
Conscientiousness
Staying professional under pressure is a sign of a true professional. It requires strategies for managing emotions and a clear awareness of other’s people feelings and thoughts.
Emotional Intelligence
This keeps professional people true to their word. It also stops them from compromising their values, even if that means taking a bigger risks.
… is commited to being honest - to oneself and others.
When beliefs and behaviors are aligned, genuineness reflects.
Integrity
Professionalism involves detailed and up-to-date knowledge which is highly specialized. Professional can master a role and a specialization by learning new knowledge at every stage of their careers.
It is also vital to put … into action. Being professional means being confident to show that .. is not for self-promotion but for helping others succeed.
Knowledge
Professionalism means being a role model for politeness and displaying good manners to everyone, not just to impress specific people.
Respect