Chapter 7: Professionalism Skills

Definition:

Gaining career and workplace knowledge through a variety of activities.

Introduction (Why is it important?):

These skills help you to gain career and workplace knowledge through a variety of in- and out-of-classroom activities, strengthening skills in the following five sub sets of professionalism.

Learning Objectives

Understand the five sub sets of professionalism. The five sub sets of professionalism are:

Ethics and integrity:

Explore the values and moral compasses of your profession and your communities; develop your own values and compass to make decisions that improve the human condition.

Professional development:

Build the skills, qualifications and experiences that help you progress towards and in your chosen career(s).

Personal development:

Master the learning processes that help you to maximize your potential through social, physical, emotional, mental and/or spiritual means.

Workplace expectation:

Prepare to navigate complex employment environments, including those related to time management, professional attire, organizational structures and professional initiative.

Career Exploration:

Explore and discover your interests, values, skills and abilities around occupations and majors that help you choose a desired profession. This last skill set, professionalism, is a skill that you will build upon most of your professional life, starting with your student employment position.

So, how does this relate to your student employment job?

Here are a few examples from student employee jobs here on campus:

Student Job on Campus	Professionalism Method
Career Services - Front Desk Reception	Being able to address concerns, questions, and scheduling appointments with guests/clients.
Recreational Services - Gym Attendant	Addressing the needs of the students/guests in a courteous and respectful way
SUB - AV Workers	Assisting groups in a professional way with their AV needs for their events.
Air Force ROTC	Respect and courteousness towards all those you meet is instilled in the trainings for ROTC
Children’s Campus - Student Worker	When working with parents – being able to inform parents of policies and procedures in a professional manner
Dean of Students Office - Front Desk Worker	Handling confidentiality with student concerns is integral in professional behavior for this position

Here are how your academic classes can also help you learn effective professionalism skills:

Classes	Professionalism Skills Developed
MGMT 398	Career development class teaching students interviewing, resume writing, informational interviewing, professional dress, etc.
Internship Courses	Learning the world of work through hands on work experience
Problem Courses	Developing effective work habits while actually working in the workplace with a professor

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Chapter 7: Professionalism Skills

Definition:

Introduction (Why is it important?):

Learning Objectives

So, how does this relate to your student employment job?

Here are how your academic classes can also help you learn effective professionalism skills:

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