Professional Skills

Professional Skills
     Professionalism
If you want to be successful in any field, being a professional is essential. But being a professional requires more than having specialized knowledge or dressing appropriately for the situation. It also includes such attributes as:
Arriving on time to meetings, with note-taking materials in hand, and actively participating;
Fully engaging in problem-solving discussions and project planning;
Keeping your knowledge and skills current;
Being honest and integral with coworkers, clients, or students;
Always being competent and reliable by producing high quality work and meeting deadlines;
Seeking input or help from others when needed;
Honoring commitments and being accountable for your actions and words;
Making use of time management and planning skills on a daily basis; and
Exhibiting a high degree of emotional intelligence by communicating clearly, listening actively, and understanding the emotional needs of others