Professionalism behavior that should be exhibited at work.

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Professionalism behavior that should be exhibited at work.

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Professionalism is the behavior you exhibit at work.

As a professional, there are certain things people expect of you regularly.

Kindly find below a few professional conducts at work:

1. Punctuality
One of the personality traits of a professional is arriving at work early.

Punctuality is the sole business.

2. Positive Attitude to Work
Every person is expected to come to work with a positive attitude.

Be cheerful and look very bright with a smile.

Don't carry your home problems to work.

3. Dress Appropriately
The dressing is such an integral part of a professional.

Every person is expected to dress properly at all times- clean well-ironed clothes, tidy hair, nice make-up, good perfume, etc.

Dressing professionally tells a lot about your personality and will determine how people treat you- you dress the way you want to be addressed.

Keep yourself professionally groomed and always pay attention to your hygiene.

4. Watch your Tongue
It is extremely important that we watch what we say everywhere.

As a professional ensure the following:

- No swearing.
- No vulgar languages.
- No cursing.
- No fighting.
- No shouting.
- No unprofessional exhibitions.
- Complain less.

5. Share Knowledge
Professionals are always willing to lend a helping hand.

They share knowledge and are always willing to assist others.

6. Respect for yourself and others
Every person is expected to respect himself/herself always.

It is also important to respect others always.

Be polite at all times to even when provoked.

7. Control your anger

The workplace is an area you must learn to manage your anger well.

8. Be Honest
Do not lie.
Dishonesty never makes anyone good. Be honest and calm at all times.

9. Keep Your Integrity
Never expose your dirty linen in the public.

10. Maintain official Confidence
Avoid giving out too much information.
Keep confidential information confidential.

11. Follow Organizational Policies

Professionals obey all organizational policies.

This shows you are disciplined.

Obeying work policies will be advantageous to your career.

12. Get your job done
Ensure you prepare your to-do list for the day and lesson plan for the week and strive to achieve them.

At the end of every day and week, it is important to go through your to-do list and see how much you have achieved.

Professionals are result-oriented.

13. Look forward to each new day
Professionals look forward to the opportunities that each new day brings.

You should not dread going to work.
Instead, savor the opportunity to learn and grow daily.

14. Be an epitome of hope

Professionals are Sure Signs of Hope.
Educators are not left out in this great campaign.
Let's embrace the ethics of our profession as life builders.

This knowledge below is shared by a University of Ibadan Emeritus Professor - PAI Obanya
Together We Light Up The Profession one candle at a time.
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