1. Presented by the Career Services Department

2.  Exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner  Characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession  Professionalism is the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize a person in a work setting or profession

3.  It’s important to present yourself in a positive manner in all professional and social atmospheres  Start now with creating a professional image for yourself  Teachers, Coaches, and Counselors may be used as great professional references if you act appropriately while in school and at scholastic functions

4.  Attitude  Adopting a service mentality, seeking responsibility, having determination, and being a team player (this is LNE’s version of Living Above the Line)  Image  Professionals look the part (tattoos and piercings)  Dress appropriately, hair neat with appropriate style/color, be polished  Accountability  Accountable for thoughts, words, and actions, especially when a mistake has been made

5.  Competency  Combination of expertise, performance, and being a good communicator  Reliable, keep promises, get the job done right the first time  Don’t make excuses and focus on finding solutions  Conduct  Maturity, manners, loyalty, respect for authority, confidentiality, and a touch of class  Respectful of others and work with integrity and honesty

6.  Social media is a large part of society today  Ensuring you are acting professional when using social media is important in the professional world  Employers will check social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat so ensure:  All visible pictures are professional  Privacy settings are in place  All posts are appropriate Forbes – How Social Media can Help (or Hurt) You In Your Job SearchHow Social Media can Help (or Hurt) You In Your Job Search

7.  Employers and other professionals will be contacting you via phone and/or email so make sure both are appropriate  Email should not have inappropriate words, numbers, or meanings  Voicemail should be set with an appropriate and professional greeting  Ringback Tones are not appropriate

8.  Every profession benefits from expanding your circle of influence  Daily opportunities exist for networking in Lincoln  LIBA, LCOC, YPG, Go Lincoln Go, LHRMA, and PNG  VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER!!!!!!  Create an online network such as LinkedIn  Forbes: 7 Ways to Use Social Media to Land a Job7 Ways to Use Social Media to Land a Job