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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BECOMING ADEVELOPEDPROFESSIONAL!

No matter what industry you are currently involved in or aspire to serve in; as a professional, your scalability is unquestionably necessary for continuous relevance. The longevity of your career and magnitude of your impact is predicated upon your ability to expand [grow].
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Main Components of
Professional Development

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Examine the professional development components listed below. Seek ways to learn business strategies. Set goals that challenge you as a business professional to that next level. You can do it!

Assessment

Performing self-assessments periodically allows you to identify your skill set, values, and areas for improvement. Giving attention to these concepts will also position you for ongoing growth.

Coaching

Find a coach or mentor; someone you can count on to help you improve your skills, make wise business decisions, and advance your career. A series of guided conversations with the right coach can make all the difference in developing as a business professional.

Connections

Connections are essential for your growth and development as a professional. Networking is essential. As you meet and connect with new professionals, you open yourself to new experiences, greater opportunities, and even a chance to assist others.

Training

Whether personal or professional development, remain teachable. As a professional with positive impact, you will forever be partnered with the concept of growth. Seek training beyond what your employer offers. Grow in your position/capacity because you can!

Leadership

Effective leadership plays a crucial role in the advancement of both staff and leaders within an organization. Therefore, it is important that you have some level of leadership understanding. As a professional, study leadership concepts and effective leaders. Knowing what to expect from a leader will assist you in your career path.

Technology

In such a digital age, incorporating adequate technology is extremely crucial. It can save you time and money. It will also increase your overall efficiency as it relates to productivity; no matter what industry you're in. Because technology is ever evolving, you as a business professional should remain open to growth.

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Business Meeting

At some point in your professional career, you will have the privilege of interviewing for a position. Your preparation is crucial to how well you interview and it can potentially determine whether or not you secure the position in which you applied. With that fact in mind, never neglect to prepare for a job interview. Take a look at a few suggestions as it relates to interview preparation. This is not a complete list; however, it is enough to get you started on your interview preparation journey.

JOB INTERVIEW
PREPARATION

RESEARCH THE

COMPANY

UPDATE YOUR RESUME

STUDY THE

JOB DESCRIPTION

PREPARE TO

ASK QUESTIONS

PREPARE TO

ASK QUESTIONS

RESEARCH THE COMPANY'S CULTURE

PRACTICE YOUR ANSWERS

PREPARE TO

ASK QUESTIONS

PREPARE TO

ASK QUESTIONS

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