Are you a professional, all the time? You know that it's
essential to be professional if you want to be a success. But
what does "being professional" actually mean? For some, being
professional might mean dressing smartly at work, or doing a
good job. For others, being professional means having advanced
degrees or other certifications, framed and hung on the office
wall. Professionalism encompasses all of these definitions. But,
it also covers much more. So, what is professionalism, and why
does it matter? And how can you be completely professional in
your day-to-day role? In this article we'll explore all of these
questions, so that you can present a really professional image
in the workplace The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines
professionalism as "the conduct, aims, or qualities that
characterize or mark a profession or a professional person"; and
it defines a profession as "a calling requiring specialized
knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation."
These definitions imply that professio