My definition of professionalism is to believe in what you do, and never compromise what you believe in or your values. Professionalism means that you are committed to a certain standard of behavior. This commitment should force us to rise above a difficult day and make us more productive as a whole. I think professionalism is awareness that people see you as a representative of your company, department, business, community, etc. Professionals have a responsibility to behave in ways that bring credit to themselves and more importantly the organization. A fellow student of mine solicited the characteristic of communication. Communication is important in my definition of professionalism because communication is often the solution to any problem. In order to be successful in business everyone has to be content with their job and surrounds. Communication gives workers the opportunity to state their opinions, concerns, or encouragement. Communication helps people work more efficiently together, thus making businesses thrive.
Many qualities make up a person’s character. Honesty is vital in portraying good character because it helps a person gain the trust of others. In a good working environment people have to count on each other for many things, and being an honest person makes it a lot easier. Once trust is lost, it is hard to gain back. Confidence is crucial to being a professional. A confident person is not afraid to take a risk and ultimately make a lot of money. Some risks need to be taken especially when the reward outweighs the risk. Confident people climb the social ladder and adapt to what needs to be done in different areas. Confidence is often a t ...