Saturday, November 19, 2011

How to Be a True Professional

If you want to make it big in the corporate world, or simply live a life of dignity and respect, you have to learn how to inculcate some professionalism into your style of working. Professionals are not just experts at what they do, they are people who know how to respect people around them. So, read on to learn how a few simple things can add to your professionalism quotient.

Be Prompt: With the advent of the internet, you have the advantage of being prompt and get things done quickly. With smart phones offering email features, you should be able to reply to emails the moment you get them. However, if you think you need more time to frame a reply, simply send in a one line mail saying that you will get back to them shortly. Acknowledge the receipt and do not forget to respond when you have the answer.

Follow Processes: They say the institution is bigger than the individual and you must respect that. Processes at an organization are set up for quality control and you need to abide by that so that people working with you are constantly in the loop of what is happening even if you are not around.


Stick To Your Word: If you have made a commitment, stick to it. Simply make sure the resources you have at your disposal before you make a promise. It is better to under promise and over deliver than the other way around.

Respect Time: Tardiness is one attribute that can make your career slip. A true professional will respect his own time and other people’s time as well.

 

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