Professionalism in the Workplace What is professionalism in the workplace? Have you ever considered the importance of that? Do you know what it is, and do you want to become one? I wonder how many people I would get for each question. According to Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, “professionalism describes the qualities, skills, competencies, and behaviors you are expected to bring to physiotherapy” (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, n.d). Is there any difference in defining professionalism
Abstract In an ever increasing competitive workforce, there are very few characteristics that separate a professional from the rest. The term professional is not only inclusive of the knowledge or the skill level a person possesses but also the attitude, conduct and the environment they create in the workplace. While, most of the employers are looking for professional with knowledge and skill in their field, but they also are also looking for a member who can be an effective team player and possess
“The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines professionalism as "the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person"; and it defines a profession as "a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation."(Developing This Vital Characteristic.) Although this may be true, this definition of professionalism is far too vague. With this definition a professional person can be anyone who is being provided a monetary amount for
Professionalism can be defined as the skills expected from someone that was trained to perform a certain job or duty. Personally, I agree with this simple description, but at the same time I believe that professionalism is a much more complex characteristic. There is a difference between being “a” professional and “be” professional. Nowadays, most of us, students, are looking forward to obtain a degree in order to be qualified for a certain type of job. In other words, the main goal of students is
Webster’s describes professionalism as “the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person.” I can see why people would say that about professionalism. However, I personally don’t fully understand the true meaning of professionalism. That might be because professionalism wasn’t an important part in my life. But now that I’m beginning to grow and learn more about my career and my future, professionalism is something that I’m going to have to work on in
occupation there lies a code of conduct or ethics by which we represent ourselves to our peers, supervisors, and the public. It is within that set of behavior that will determine how people are viewed, treated and impacted. Nursing requires characteristics of professionalism that are detrimental to the outcome of patient care and safety. In the early 1800s, nursing was considered as a position held by people that were dishonest, unfavorable and illiterate. This all changed after Florence Nightingale entered
Professionalism means having good qualities, being courteous, conscientious, and showing professional character in the workplace. The characteristics of professionalism I feel are important are loyalty, honesty, dependability, courtesy, confidentiality, and attitude. Loyalty and honesty are important because you want someone who is loyal and honest that you can trust to be working for you. Dependability is important because you want someone you can depend to be there when needed, especially in the
What is professionalism : The professionalism concept has a broad meaning and widely dimensions . It differs from someone's perspective to another , For some , being professional might means becoming intelligent at work, or doing an excellent job. For others, being professional means having superior qualifications or other highly certifications, created and put on the office library. Professionalism involves all of these explanations. But, it also includes much more. It's necessary to be professional
becoming a leader, know the customers wants and needs, and developing interpersonal skills and relationship with others. I know that I have what it takes to become a successful Fashion Merchandiser because I posses the characteristics that a Fashion Merchandiser has. Characteristics such as being ethical, responsibile, having vision, and working well with others are just to name a few. As a Fashion Merchandiser, I feel that on my journey I will develop more skills by learning from others and interacting
overview of unspoken expectations and professional standards of behavior during fieldwork and in the workplace in general. The video is meant to illustrate professionalism and emphasize its importance, especially as it relates to professional success. The video addresses important facets of professionalism such as how to present oneself appropriately and how to build a positive reputation in the workplace. For example, the video touches on how students should act, dress, and communicate in order to present