10 Tips on Professionalism
Top 10 Tips for Millennials and Early Career Professionals
1. We often hear, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know…” It’s also who knows you and what you’re known for. Consciously develop your reputation.
2. Be conscious of the brand/image you’re building every day.
3. Invest in learning how to:
- Manage a project
- Lead a meeting well
- Speak confidently
- Write well
- Develop polished deliverables
4. Don’t be afraid to show leadership in any situation: Go First.
5. Don’t be afraid to ask clarifying questions! But really there really is such a thing as Dumb Questions!
6. Learn to move on when necessary: Ignore what they say, watch what they do.
7. Don’t obsess over your weaknesses year after year!
8. Develop a habit to communicate with others in their communication style.
9. Don’t be high maintenance! NO one wants to work with high-maintenance people!
10. Build broad networks.