Be a professional

- How would you describe professionalism?…And what does being a professional mean to you?…Is it about how you act or behave?…Is it about how you communicate?…Think about people you know…who you would class as a professional.…What do they have that others don't?…A lot of being a professional is about how you show up,…how you behave, and how you come across to others.…We are all constantly making subconscious judgments…about those around us,…so even small signals can give someone an impression of you.…

Although managing your professional image is important…when making an impression,…it's essential to always be authentic.…Always be yourself.…The trick is to show parts of your personality…at the appropriate time.…So for example, you may not want to behave as you would…on the weekend with your friends in your new role,…or you may, depending on your job.…The key is to be mindful of how you behave…and how you come across,…still being yourself…but also behaving appropriately…within the organizational context.…

We all have multifaceted personalities,…