PROFESSIONALISM IN THE WORKPLACE:

Externships, Volunteer Experience, Part- Time Job - Script

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Welcome to Career Services presentation of “Professionalism in the Workplace: Externships, Volunteer Experience, Part- Time Jobs”. Today, our goal is to give you an overview of professionalism, your role, employer expectations, and ways professionalism can help you gain employment.

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According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, professionalism is defined as the skill, good judgment, and polite behavior that is expected from a person who is trained to do a job well. Essentially, professionalism is behavior that is promoted throughout the workplace.

Professionalism is important for the following 5 reasons:

•         Employers will have confidence in your abilities

•         Shows you are reliable and dependable

•         Minimizes conflict in the workplace

•         Can improve your chances for training opportunities and promotions

•         Can expand your network because you are easier to work with

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In order to exhibit professionalism, there are 3 key behaviors you should exhibit:

·         Always be willing to help – This shows you are dependable, reliable, and capable of taking on additional responsibility.

·         Ask questions – It shows your enthusiasm and dedication to the role. It also gives you an opportunity to learn new tasks.

·         Treat this opportunity as full-time employment – Treating externships, volunteer opportunities, and part-time jobs as full-time employment can often lead to full-time employment.

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Regardless of your role- volunteering, an externship, part-time, or full-time position, the employer will have expectations from you. Every opportunity to get work experience is an opportunity to practice good habits. Be punctual in your arrival times and meeting your deadlines. When dealing with patients, customers, or clients, you are to exude confidence and a positive attitude. Let go of any other external factors which may affect you, and focus on being present to the task at hand. Keep in mind that you are “on stage” while out in the field and dealing with others. You are a critical part of a team, your contributions are valued and counted on from others, and take notice of your appearance while “on stage”.

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Regardless of your role, every opportunity must be treated with the utmost level of professionalism. While this isn’t always the case, externships, volunteer opportunities, and part time roles can possibly lead to full-time employment

Keep in mind that you are not only representing your school, but also the externship site that has agreed to host you. Most importantly, you are representing yourself.

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For more tips on Professionalism get in touch with your Career Services Specialist and tune into other Career Services presentations.  Thanks for watching!

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