Power Skills Professionalism

     Professionalism is something expected out of employees in the workspace. However, it can also be presented in school. Professionalism involves conducting yourself in a responsible and accountable manner with excellence and integrity. One of the basic ways to show professionalism in the school environment is the be on time to class. It makes your teacher happy and you don't miss out on anything important. Another basic way of showing professionalism is wearing proper clothing. Some schools require that you wear a specific uniform while others just have a dress code to follow. Whatever it is just dress in accordance to your school's policy. 

     Besides the basics you need to be responsible and accountable. If there is an assignment it is your responsibility to get it done on time. If the teacher gives you a task (put up the bulletin board, deliver papers to the office, etc.) you need to be responsible in completing it. If you're a leader of a group you must be accountable, or able to justify your decisions on how you lead and organize the group, and you must communicate well with your teammates so you can get the job done. If you are done with an assignment or task and you know that you have more work to do you can be professional by doing what's next without being told to do so. This shows you're taking initiative as well as showing you're a productive student. More ways to show productivity is concentrating and your current work and not getting distracted in conversations with your friends. Managing your time efficiently also shows you're a productive student. Being professional in school not only makes you a good student but it gets you ready to show some of the same qualities in the work place.