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HELEN PARMER CS204:PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE UNIT 9 ASSIGNMENT KAPLAN UNIVERSITY OCTOBER 28, 2014

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Page 1: Unit 9 Assignment Professional Presence

HELEN PARMERCS204:PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE

UNIT 9 ASSIGNMENT

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY

OCTOBER 28, 2014

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.