PROFESSIONALISM

Presented by the Career Services

Department

Exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner

Characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession

Professionalism is the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize a person in a work setting or profession

WHAT IS IT?

WHEN IS IT IMPORTANT?

It’s important to present yourself in a positive manner in all professional and social atmospheres

Start now with creating a professional image for yourself

Teachers, Coaches, and Counselors may be used as great professional references if you act appropriately while in school and at scholastic functions

KEYS TO PROFESSIONALISM

AttitudeAdopting a service mentality, seeking responsibility, having

determination, and being a team player (this is LNE’s version of Living Above the Line)

ImageProfessionals look the part (tattoos and piercings)

Dress appropriately, hair neat with appropriate style/color, be polished

AccountabilityAccountable for thoughts, words, and actions, especially

when a mistake has been made

KEYS TO PROFESSIONALISM

CompetencyCombination of expertise, performance, and being a

good communicatorReliable, keep promises, get the job done right the

first timeDon’t make excuses and focus on finding solutions

ConductMaturity, manners, loyalty, respect for authority,

confidentiality, and a touch of classRespectful of others and work with integrity and

honesty

SOCIAL MEDIA Social media is a large part of society today Ensuring you are acting professional when

using social media is important in the professional world

Employers will check social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat so ensure:

All visible pictures are professional

Privacy settings are in place

All posts are appropriate

Forbes – How Social Media can Help (or Hurt) You In Your Job Search

CONTACT INFORMATION

Employers and other professionals will be contacting you via phone and/or email so make sure both are appropriate

Email should not have inappropriate words, numbers, or meanings

Voicemail should be set with an appropriate and professional greeting

Ringback Tones are not appropriate

NETWORKING

Every profession benefits from expanding your circle of influence

Daily opportunities exist for networking in Lincoln

LIBA, LCOC, YPG, Go Lincoln Go, LHRMA, and PNG

VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER!!!!!!

Create an online network such as LinkedIn

Forbes: 7 Ways to Use Social Media to Land a Job