2. To e v e r y l i ttle c h i ld no ma t t e r wh e r e y o u' r e f r o m y o ur d r e a ms a r e v a l i d
3. W h o i s a p r o ` ?
A p r o f e s s i o n a l i s a m e m b e r o f a p r o f e s s i o n
4. What makes a pro`?
• Technical expertise.
A promising pro` exhibits aptitude & attitude.
Once inside a practice, a pro` seeks continuous learning.
A pro` exhibits prowess by doing the necessary research to handle new situations and problems as they arise
• Orientation toward service
A pro` uses technical the expertise he/she has acquired for the good of those he/she assists - clients.
They also make an effort to teach younger members of the profession.
• Integrity
A good professional acts ethically in all their work and in all their dealings with others.
They do not cooperate with others who seek to break the law.
• Mode of working
A pro` should be capable of the sustained, concentrated effort that is needed, especially for large tasks. Their
work is usually well finished and he/she listens well and is open to ideas other than their own.
• Advancing one's profession
A pro` innovates within the profession so that the practice improves & provides services more efficiently.
• Integration of professional and personal life
A balanced person understands that their professional work is part of life and not life itself.
5. B e n e f i t s o f p u r s u i n g a p r o f e s s i o n
Generous rewards - make more money & gain social capital
Sense of satisfaction – get significant opportunities to see people & organizations grow
Occupational mobility – build autonomous skills
6. T h e p r o f e s s i o n a l w o r l d a n d y o u
After basic schooling you usually start your career as a trainee.
At first you will not be able to display all of the badges your chosen profession.
But as you practice, you need to learn and start to demonstrate professionalism.
The marks of a true professional include:
• Working hard to satisfy clients & regulators
• Behaving honestly.
• Meeting deadlines.
To ensure that you have both the attitude and capability to achieve these goals, you should:
• Study effectively and revise thoroughly for your examinations.
• Practice what you learn at school at work.
• Take pride in your work.
• Learn from your past mistakes and improve.
• Know your limitations and seek to minimize them.
7. C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f p e r s o n a l e f f e c t i v e n e s s
T i m e l i n e s s . A c c u r a c y . F l e x i b i l i t y . C o o p e r a t i v e n e s s
P e r s o n a l r e s e a r c h & d e v e l o p m e n t
8. T i m e l i n e s s
The world of consulting & accounting (for example ) is dependent on deadlines,
particularly when there are requirements to file accounts by set dates to comply with law.
A junior consultant/accountant will need to improve on their timeliness by…
• Planning each task to the extent necessary.
• Working at a reasonable pace (but not rushing).
• Avoiding errors (and getting it right first time!).
• Reviewing their work, or asking someone else to. (while still avoiding duplication of efforts)
• Ensuring that all work is undertaken by a competent person (or delegating appropriately)
The objective of timeliness is to eliminate wasted time, by minimizing on errors & inefficiencies.
9. A c c u r a c y
At all times a professional must seek ways to minimize errors.
Give your full attention to what you are doing.
Schedule enough (sometimes extra) time to complete assigned work.
Ask questions clarifying expectations & specifics of the deliverables.
Use checklists to ensure you follow a critical path - ONCE.
Get a second hand.
Review & View.
Hand over your work first time.
10. S o w h o ' s m o r e a d u l t ? -
s o m e b o d y w h o w o r k s l i k e c r a z y t o a v o i d a p r o b l e m
o r o n e w h o w o r k s l i k e c r a z y t r y i n g t o s o l v e i t ?
T h e b i g g e s t p r o b l e m s i n p r o d u c t i o n t o d a y r e l a t e t o “ O p e r a t o r E r r o r s ”
A n y t h i n g t h a t h a s t o b e r e - l o o k e d i s a p r o b l e m & c o m e s a t a h i g h e r c o s t .
R e - w o r k i n g o n a n y t h i n g l o o k s l i k e y o u ' r e g e t t i n g p a i d a l o t o f m o n e y a n d i n - t u r n
p r o d u c i n g v e r y l i t t l e . P r o d u c i n g q u a l i t y w o r k o n t h e F I R S T r o u n d i s t h u s v e r y
v i t a l f o r t h e e m p l o y e e ` s c a r e e r .
T h i n k a b o u t t h e l a s t t i m e y o u h a d t o r e w o r k s o m e t h i n g . H o w d i d y o u f e e l ? Y o u
m u s t h a v e f e l t f r u s t r a t e d .
A s a l w a y s i t i s b e t t e r t o s h o w e f f i c i e n c y b y s h o w i n g d i l i g e n c e & c a r e f i r s t t i m e .
11. F l e x i b i l i t y
Flexibility means accepting that things cannot always be easy and working something out.
A flexible person is willing to work with people of different specialties in different settings
12. C o - o p e r a t i o n
The professional is expected to be respectful to the time and needs of others.
They must be mindful of the time and resources available.
13. Personal research & development
Investing time to sharpen your skills and capabilities can spell promise in your life and better
opportunities at work.
