{"id":533,"date":"2013-05-17T15:37:47","date_gmt":"2013-05-17T15:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.jobma.com\/?p=533"},"modified":"2023-07-18T10:10:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T10:10:33","slug":"professionalism-the-rundown-for-gen-y","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobma.com\/blog\/professionalism-the-rundown-for-gen-y\/","title":{"rendered":"Professionalism: The Rundown for Gen Y"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Professionalism: The Rundown for Gen Y<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n

The way you behave on the job is extremely important. Obviously<\/i>. But if you\u2019re new to the professional scene you might not know what to expect just yet. Gen Y has been conditioned since birth to feel entitled, and expect to be able to act a certain way. Don\u2019t deny it; you know what I\u2019m talking about. We Gen Y-ers have been raised to think we are the best and that we deserve a hell of a lot. (I\u2019m not saying we\u2019re not, but let\u2019s have some realistic expectations, people.) We\u2019re also pretty laid back as a collective, but that doesn\u2019t mean our future employers will be. Take a look at this infographic on professionalism to get a better idea of what traits are important to emphasize, and what recruiters and HR professionals think.<\/p>\n

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As can be seen in the graphic, there are several traits that are important, but interpersonal skills take the cake. Now, we\u2019re not referring to be the ability to become \u201cbros\u201d with everyone you meet, you need to know how to professionally deal with people. Being open, honest, trustworthy, and having a positive attitude are all extremely important. Showcase that shining personality you\u2019ve got, but always remain appropriate. Office culture will determine exactly what is and isn\u2019t appropriate, but when you\u2019re a newbie, err on the conservative side, just in case.<\/p>\n

We all know we\u2019ve been glued to our techy toys ever since we laid eyes on them. We can probably text faster than we can speak \u2013 and that\u2019s saying something. I know you\u2019ve been thumbing away at that phone during class, but no more. Using technology appropriately and professionally means you\u2019ll be putting the personal conversations aside for the most part. It might be perfectly fine to be on your phone at times, but certainly not always. During meetings you should probably pay attention, just a thought.<\/p>\n

Lastly, and most importantly, in order to be a newbie you have to nail the interview first. Of course, you need to show off your personality and stay off your phone, but other things are important too. The way you dress, for example, is a big deal. If you don\u2019t look professional in an interview will you look professional on the job? They certainly won\u2019t think so. Did you show up late? Same concept. Their professional opinion of you starts the second you walk into the building. Make sure you start off on the right foot.<\/p>\n

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