1. Write down three to five separate words that describe how you see yourself as a professional. For example; ‘curious’, ‘hard-working’, ‘cautious’, ‘inventive’ and ‘deep-thinking’ might each describe different facets of one individual.

What does it mean to be in the professional world?

Please read the words in the list below and check those that you feel describe the way you are expected to act by others at work. Social Neat Patient Reasonable Content Persistent Realistic Relaxed Dominant Analytical Satisfied Exciting Serene Unassuming Serious Assertive Disciplined Charming Orderly Tolerant Principled Pleasant Observant Consistent Calm Tidy Judicious Meticulous Formidable Contemplative Constant Understanding Bold Conventional Charismatic Convincing Polished Caring Formal Loyal Alert Popular Commanding Sympathetic Precise Dutiful Accurate Powerful Eager Courageous Agreeable Factual Polite Determined Talkative Daring Esteemed Engaging Firm Responsive Careful Aware Relentless Fascinating Rational Gentle Competitive Organized Lively Logical Proper Outstanding Resolute Harmonious Earnest Nice Appealing Stable Influential Dignified Outgoing Respectful Unobtrusive Communicative Easy going Objective

Describe the characteristics of a profession.

1. Which of the following is an example of a professional skill?Question 5Answera.Cooking a gourmet mealb.Playing a musical instrumentc.Communicating effectively with othersd.Hiking a challenging trail

QuestionAn IT professional wants to ensure that they are as professional as possible. Which of the following is NOT a core part of being professional?A.AttireB.LanguageC.InitiatorD.Cultural sensitivity