COOP 101: Introduction to Career Practices - Textbook

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will be able to identify key characteristics and behaviors that exemplify professionalism.
• Students will be able to address challenges or barriers individuals may face in maintaining a professional attitude.
• Students will be able to discuss the role communication styles and practices contribute to a professional atmosphere.
• Students will be able to describe practicing professional behavior can enhance their career.

Introduction:

When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt. - Henry J. Kaiser

In our personal and professional lives, we are constantly hit with one adversity after the other, most of which we have no control over. But the four things we have total control over is how we react, how we adapt, how we breathe, and how we take actions (Diamond Dallas Page). In this section we will venture into the various aspects of professionalism. Being a professional includes a set of attitudes, behaviors, and standards that reflect integrity, competence, and ethical conduct in the workplace. Professionalism focuses on the soft skills that an individual possesses (including time management, respect, leadership, integrity, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, dressing appropriately, and strong work ethics.) Whether interacting with colleagues or clients, qualities such as reliability, accountability, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of one's professional endeavors are noticed and appreciated in the workforce. By personifying a professional attitude, individuals improve their chance of a successful career.

Readings & Video Watch Assignment:

• Read: 

  • Unit 47- Professionalism, Etiquette, and Ethical Behaviour in Communication at Work

• Watch: 

  • Professionalism in the workplace

  • 10 Workplace Etiquettes You Must Follow To Succeed | Mehar Sindhu Batra

Submission Assignment:

In a Word document complete EXERCISE #1 (which is located at the end of the reading in Unit 47).

Submit your assignment in the Brightspace location designated by your professor.

• 10 Workplace Etiquettes You Must Follow To Succeed | Mehar Sindhu Batra Copyright Mehar Sindhu Batra. All Rights Reserved.
• Professionalism in the workplace Copyright YouthCareerOptions5516. All Rights Reserved.
• Soft Skills - Professionalism by the US Department of Labor is in the Public Domain.
• Unit 47- Professionalism, Etiquette, and Ethical Behaviour in Communications at Work in Communication at Work by Jordan Smith is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 license, except where otherwise noted.