LOOK LIKE A PROFESSIONAL

How to Look, Act, and Develop Like a Professional

Body LanguageShow your enthusiasm with good eye contact, confident posture, and a pleasant tone.

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ACT LIKE A PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOP AS A PROFESSIONAL

Seek FeedbackAccept responsibility for your mistakes and speak with your supervisor about what you need to do differently to succeed.

2 Develop Communication SkillsPay attention to how you speak, act, and react to others.

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Infographic data based upon a nationwide Professionalism in the Workplace survey of employers, faculty, and career development professionals over a four-year period.

ClothingDuring an interview, the #1 mistake a job candidate can make is wearing inappropriate attire.

HygieneBoth you and your clothes should look clean and be well-groomed.

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Keep a Clean WorkspaceA clean workspace helps you stay organized and affects other people’s perception of your abilities.

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Be Tech AppropriateKeep your tech and phone use work-related.

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1 Be on Timeof HR professionals said lateness/

absenteeism was the #1 reason they fired employees.

57%

Take InitiativeRoll up your sleeves and pitch in to get the job done.

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FocusDon’t multitask — Human resources managers say the number of unfocused employees is growing.

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