unit 9 assignment professional presence
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HELEN PARMERCS204:PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE
UNIT 9 ASSIGNMENT
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
OCTOBER 28, 2014
INTRODUCTION
HELEN PARMER
I AM CURRENTLY AN
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
WITH THE
US ARMY CHILD, YOUTH AND SCHOOL SERVICESDETROIT ARSENAL
WITH ASPIRATIONS OF BECOMING AN
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
PROFESSIONAL PERCEPTION
Job performance to reflect the integrity, loyalty and dependability I posses
Deliberate efforts to look and act professional
The way I carry myself at work is very important in the way I am treated.
Give and receive respect
It speaks of my image and character which will follow me throughout my career.
Respect – Treating others with esteem, regard and in high opinion
Reliable – Dependable and trustworthy; keeping your word Appearance – Dressing conservatively or in a manner
reflectively positivity on you and employer
Responsible – Accountable for yourself and your actions, good or bad
Courteous – Be kind and polite to others Sincere – Be genuine in your concern for others and your
profession
“Always Be Your Best”
Professional attributes
MAINTAINING PROFESSIONAL IMAGE
Image is an embedded part of character
Image must be a focus of professionalism
Image must be kept despite negative response
Image can be maintained through self assessment tools
and self help classes
Short-term goals
• Take a writing course
• Take a speech class
• Become more involved in community
• Broaden Microsoft Office skills
• Obtain a mentor
How to develop and meet them
• Specific - pin point and detail the objective
• Measurable – knowing when your objective is met
• Attainable – something within reach
• Realistic – able to complete within timetable set
• Time-based – done within a set amount of time www.iseek.org
Long term goals
• Complete degree
• Learn a new language
• Write a business plan
• Learn inside workings of organization
• Explore a non profit organization opportunity
How to set and meet them
• Set realistic timeline
• Set goals for 6-18 months or 2-5 years
• Set milestones
• Reward self when milestones met
• Be diligent, patient & persistent
EDUCATIONAL PLANS TO MAINTAIN MARKETABILITY
• Take classes to improve professional skills
• Increase knowledge of organization
• Learn to be innovative
• Balance home & work life
• Take leadership and character building training
• Learn people skills
• Take presentation and speech classes
PERSONAL ASPECTS OF PROFESSIONALISM AND SELF IMAGING
Strive to maintain positive attitude
Remain relevant and competitive
Be active and not reactive
Try new and challenging things
Don’t become complacent
References:
* DuPont, M. Kay; Business Etiquette & Professionalism: Conduct Yourself with Confidence Part 1: Principles
of Professional Behavior 2009; 3e
* Baker, W. (2003). Building collaborative relationships. Leader To Leader, 2003(28), 11-15
* Kaye, B. (2012). Career development: Shifting from nicety to necessity. T+D, 66(1), 52.