Ever wonder what employers mean by "professional presence"? This webinar shares the NACE competencies on what employers are seeking and how to develop your own professional presence.

1. Developing
Your Professional
Presence
Tanya White-Earnest | www.trident4careers.com | trident4careers@trident.edu 714.816.0366 x1943

2. AGENDA
JUNE 22ND, 2016
▪ What is Professionalism
▪ Aptitude
▪ Appearance
▪ Attitude
▪ Q&A
Developing Your Professional Presence

3. PROFESSIONALISM
How do you define “professionalism”?
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4. Merriam-Webster Dictionary
"the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark
a profession or a professional person"
What Is Professionalism

5. 2012 State of
Professionalism in
the Workplace
Study

6. 2012 State of
Professionalism in
the Workplace

7. 2013 State of
Professionalism in
the Workplace
Study

8. 2013 State of
Professionalism in
the Workplace
Study

9. 2013 State of
Professionalism in
the Workplace
Study

10. In the job search or on the job, which is
most important?
How one looks or presents oneself
Who one knows that can open doors
How good one is at doing the job?
All of the above

11. APTITUDE
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO DO THE JOB?
Know or Learn the How
Know How to Learn
Be Open to Gaining New Skills/Knowledge

12. How You Dress and Present Yourself
Matters
Depends
Doesn’t Matter

13. APPEARANCE
LOOKING THE PART
“People who work need to consider how they look.
“Appearance does count and how you appear to others can make or break a job
opportunity or your success on the job. Appearance counts all the time––from the job
application, to the interview, to every day on the job.
“The key is to find a style that fits your particular job and type of work, makes you and
others comfortable, and makes a positive statement about you.
“Your employer’s goal is to have the employees project a favorable image; your goal is
to represent the employer and yourself in a favorable way. With care and planning, you
can achieve both goals with style and satisfaction.”
GLOBALedge Training Academy

14. APPEARANCE
LOOKING THE PART
Facial Expressions
Clothing and Grooming
Body Language

15. Attitude is Everything. . .
Do you agree with this statement?
Yes
No

16. ATTITUDE
WILLINGNESS TO DO THE JOB
“Professionalism consists of certain attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors sometimes
known collectively as “virtue” or “good character.” Attitudes and behaviors
have two things in common. First, both are produced by our beliefs. Second,
we have the power to choose our attitudes and behaviors.”

17. Career Readiness Competencies
• Critical Thinking / Problem Solving
• Oral / Written Communications
• Teamwork / Collaboration
• Information Technology Application
• Leadership
• Professionalism / Work Ethic
• Career Management
National Association of Colleges and Employers

18. Career Readiness Competencies
Professionalism / Work Ethic
Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work
habits, e.g.,
• punctuality
• working productively with others
• time / workload management
• understand the impact of non-verbal communication on
professional work image.
The individual:
• demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior
• acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community
in min
• is able to learn from his/her mistakes.
National Association of Colleges and Employers

19. How We Behave
How we carry ourselves
How we interact
How we handle conflict
How we contribute

20. Developing Professionalism
HOW CAN YOU PROJECT PROFESSIONALISM?
• Determine how you want to be seen in your
professional capacity and be consistent about
projecting that image
• Determine what professionalism means in your
workplace (or the place you wish to work) and ensure
you project alignment with that standard
• Know that fit is important – you don’t want to try to
be “something you are not” in order to fit in.
• Bring your “A” game everyday

21. QUESTIONS

22. UPCOMING WEBINARS
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for other
upcoming Center for Career and Workforce
Strategies events including:
• July 13, 2016 – Dynamic Job Interviewing
for Success – Dr. Bruce Gillies, author of
Career Search in the 21st Century

23. CONNECT WITH CPWS
• Call us at:
714-816-0366 extension: 1943
• Email us at:
trident4careers@trident.edu

24. THANK YOU!
We appreciate you joining us today for:
Developing Your Professional Presence
We hope you enjoyed and learned something new from the session
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webinar
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See you next time!

25. ▪ Career Planning
▪ Job Search
▪ Self-Assessment
▪ Career Transition/Advancement Assistance
▪ Resume Review/Critique and Preparation
▪ Mentoring and Networking Opportunities
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CPWS Advantage

26. Thank You For Attending