Professionalism andCareer Networking

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Abstract Knowledge Used,Adaptably & Skillfully,In the Area of Service

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What is a Profession ?Who is a Professional?Who is a Professional?

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What’s Professionalism?What s Professionalism?

Can Anybody y ybecome a

f i l ?professional ?

Professionalism should be achieved. It’s not coming automatically

Characteristics of a ProfessionCharacteristics of a Profession

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In the Area of Service

Six Characteristics of Professional Style

Ethical

Altruistic Responsible

Theoretical IntellectualCommitted

Competence is a Given!Competence is a Given!

Ethical StyleEthical StyleDeals honestly with Does not misrepresentDeals honestly with othersMaintains confidentialityregarding professional

Does not misrepresentpersonal qualifications. Faces self honestly.

regarding professional matters.Recognizes professional bi d b i dbiases and bases attitude and action upon a sound rationale. Believes that others recognize the stature of a professional.p

Altruistic StyleAltruistic Style

Behaves unselfishly Shows positiveBehaves unselfishlyDevotes practice to the interests of others.

Shows positive attitude toward co-workers, children, interests of others.

Demonstrates motives for professional

adults, and community members.

practice that are NOT selfish Shows respect forShows respect for others.

True North

Responsible StyleResponsible StylePromises only what can Thinks before reacting.ybe delivered.

• Follows through on commitments

g• Foresees possible outcomes of

professional actions. • Makes decisions based oncommitments.

• Delivers on time.• Says “no” without guilt.

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• Makes decisions based on possibilities.

• Considers the best interest of the client• Is accountable for own

actions.

Supports the basic tenets

the client.

Evaluates his/her professional practice.

of the profession.• Develops a philosophy

and sound rationale for

• Confronts discrepancies between intentions and actions.

• Assesses own contribution professional practice. realistically.

Theoretical StyleTheoretical Style

Practices critical thinkingPractices critical thinking.Contributes to knowledge base.Shows appreciation for scholarship, research and theory.Presents the theoretical foundation of ideas and actions.Evaluates own professional practice in light of new conditions and knowledgeof new conditions and knowledge.

Committed StyleCommitted Style

Spends time be ond the call of d tSpends time beyond the call of duty.Belongs to and takes an active part in professional organizationsprofessional organizations.Identifies with the profession both when it is praised and criticizedis praised and criticized.Articulates the profession’sphilosophy and practicephilosophy and practiceto the public.

Intellectual StyleIntellectual Style

Reads current journals.• Keep abreast of technical

dadvances.• Reads about own and related

professions and specialties.

Interacts with colleagues to gain new perspectives

Strives toward self-improvementto gain new perspectives.

• Participates in conferences.• Enrolls in courses regularly.

improvement.• Develops

performance skills.

Achieving ProfessionalismAchieving Professionalism

Exhibit the three characteristics of a professionExhibit the three characteristics of a profession.Participate in a unified professional membership.

• A professional will pay dues out of their own pocket to p p y porganizations for the privilege of being a practicing professional.

• A professional organization is the cooperative agency through which the profession is advanced.

Identify and eliminate anti-professional developmentsdevelopments

• Political activism and increased visibility asprofessionals will be required to create andsustain positive professional advancementsustain positive professional advancement.

Stages of Development of a Professional

Pre-Professional

Applier

AnalystAnalyst

Integrator

Reflection & Action PlanningReflection & Action Planning

What have I learned that I can put to immediateWhat have I learned that I can put to immediate use?What do I want to do in the future to improve myWhat do I want to do in the future to improve my professional style?

• Notice your own actions and those of others that exhibit that element of, or lack of, professionalism.

• Carefully evaluate your own actions and how they relate to your internal beliefs and assumptions.

• Challenge whether the belief or assumption is valid.• Create an action plan to work on bringing more coherence between

actions and beliefs, creating greater integrity and authenticity.g g g y y

The Professional Body on OrganizationalThe Professional Body on Organizational Management & Development

Optional Follow-up ActivityOptional Follow-up ActivityMake an appointment with a professional to learn pp pmore about the career you seek.

• What are the satisfactions you derive from your practice?• How have you sought to increase your effectiveness as a professional?How have you sought to increase your effectiveness as a professional?• Can you describe an ethical problem that you have faced? How have you

dealt with it?• What advice do you have for me to ensure my development as a

f i l?professional?

Share your findings at a follow-up Share the responses to the interview questions.Share the responses to the interview questions.

• What was the most important thing you learned?• As a group, summarize the feedback and write an article for the

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