Explanation of Profession, Professional, Professionalism. ?

1. Profession
2. Professional
3. Professionalism

1. Profession

1.   A paid occupation.
2.   A Profession is a vocation requiring advanced  education, training and skills. 
3. A profession is a disciplined group of individuals who adhere to ethical standards

Characteristics of a Profession

1.  Skill based on theoretical knowledge
2.   Professional association
3.   Testing of competence
4.   Institutional training
5.   Licensed practitioners
6.   Work autonomy
7.   Code of professional ethics and conduct

Examples of a Profession

 

2.Professional

1.   Relating to or belonging to a profession.
2. A person engaged or qualified in a profession.

Ø  Examples of professional in a sentence

ü  Do you have any professional experience?

ü  You should seek professional advice.

ü  I was impressed by the calm and professional way she handled the crisis.

ü  The presentation was very professional.

What is Professional?

Professional Skills

3. Professionalism

What Does Professionalism Mean to You?

Take a few minutes and write down your thoughts…as a definition or description.

ü  Professionalism…in a word - it’s an Attitude.

ü  The way in which an individual conducts oneself   in certain situations …

Ø  The way you speak

Ø  The way you dress

ü  The way you are organized etc.

ü  It is setting standards and complying with them.

Common Characteristics of Professionalism

Professionalism is Key to Career Success

ü  Professionals agree to organization-wide shared values

ü  Teamwork is a mandatory part of the organizational culture

ü  Focus on relationship building

ü  Trust is the glue that holds the organization together.

 

 What is Individual Professionalism?

ü  An attitude

ü  Pride

ü  Responsibility

ü  Being a team player

ü  Honesty, trustworthiness

ü  Loyalty

ü  Openness to critique

ü  Care about people & goals

Professionalism In Team Work…

ü  Take responsibility rather than making excuses or blaming each other

ü  Openly share information

ü  Collaborate on important issues

 

ü  Focus on a common purpose-don’t get sidetracked by details

ü  Value each other’s background.

ü  Openly and respectfully voice concerns & criticisms

ü  Be positive about the team members and their work

 

Professionalism Values

ü  Values are the most effective way to differentiate an individual or organization.

ü  Individual Professionalism Values are:

Ø  Tolerance

Ø  Passion for excellence

Ø  Team cooperation & leadership

Ø  Competence

Ø  Respect and trust

 

Professionalism as a Student

ü  Enjoying the total experience

ü  Building your entire career

ü  Developing ‘ownership’ of your program.

ü  Managing your time

ü  Accepting responsibility

ü  Having nonnegotiable values

ü  Personal keenness & style

 

 

Professionalism Issues in Classroom

ü  Proper language

ü  lateness & absenteeism

ü  Excessive talking

ü  Working on other  assignments

ü  Reading outside materials in class

ü  Sleeping in class

ü  Desiring special treatment

Author: Shahzaib Naz