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If you want to be successful, you will have to get used to being a professional. How you look, talk, write, act and work determines whether you are a professional or an amateur.
Let me give you an example.
Two different sales men ring your door bell, the first one is wearing shorts, a scruffy untucked shirt, a baseball cap backwards, unshaven and nervous, with an old pair of sandals on and no paperwork … would you buy anything off him? Take the sales man that is dressed sharp, in a suit and tie, hair neat, clean shaven, faint smell of fresh aftershave, a little neat briefcase with all paper work in order .. I'm guessing you would be more inclined to buy off the second salesman then the first .. WHY? Because of his appearance.
As a professional, you need to take responsibility for yourself and your work. Here are the basics to create a professional manner.
– Be courteous and have good manners
– Be punctual, get into the habit of being on time
– Keep confidential details confidential
– Do what needs to be done, do not leave it for others to do
– Listen to others
– Apologise for any errors or misunderstandings
-Speak Clearly and in language others can easily understand
– Be honest – avoid even the smallest of lies at all costs
– Do what you say. If you commit to something, then follow through with it
– When communicating, ensure you have made yourself clear to avoid any misunderstandings.
– Be reliable and dependable
– Demonstrate self-control and avoid public arguments and disagreements
Essentially, being professional is about seeing beyond your immediate needs. By thinking about the long term perceptions of you and your business, rather than a quick euro or score, you are much more likely to behave professionally.
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Source by Jason Osborn