What are the six distinct traits of professionalism?

Kappa Omicron Nu, a collegiate honors
society,
describes professionalism as the feeling of support an individual has for their
chosen
profession or an individuals ability to positively represent the
standards of ones profession.
This organization outlines six characteristics
of professional style, or a professional way of
being, as enumerated
below.

Being ethical
requires
having a sound moral standard of conduct, both in personal and professional
contexts.
This means having the abilities to discern between right and wrong
and make decisions that are
in the best interest of everyone
involved.

Being
altruistic
involves having a basic interest in the well-being of
others. This is
specifically important when working in helping/ developmental professions
(e.g.,
medicine and education) or professions that involve large amounts of
teamwork. As a
professional, one must value the development of their clients
and colleagues in the same ways
they value their own development.

Being
responsible means having an
obligation to something or someone.
When you are responsible for something,
others depend on you, trust you, and will hold you
accountable for meeting
the needs or tasks you are responsible for. This also means that, when
you do
not meet your responsibilities, you must explain why they have not been met and how
you
plan to meet them moving forward.

Being

theoretical means that you understand the context and
values that
shape your profession and apply this knowledge when appropriate.
This can be learned in formal
educational settings, particularly college,
depending on the discipline you choose to
study.

Being
committed means being invested in
something or
someone for an extended period of time. As a professional, such devotion is

displayed through having an active and engaged interest in continuing to develop
ones
professional skills. One can do this by attending professional
development events (e.g.
conferences and seminars) in their field.

Being
intellectual means you are
actively and continuously seeking
opportunities to learn. This means you are
staying abreast of current and new developments
within your field and looking
for projects or activities in which you can develop or nourish a
new
skill.

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