Business Class: Professionalism Vocabulary Unit A (mlcak)

assimilate

To blend sounds together in speech.

elevator speech

A basic introduction about yourself that takes as
long as an elevator ride (from 30 seconds to 2
minutes) and includes your name, information
about your company, position, and what you do,
and details important or interesting to the person
you are meeting.

business casual

A style of dress that usually means attire less
formal than a traditional suit and tie, yet dressier
than jeans and a t-shirt.

image

How you combine clothing, grooming, behavior,
and speech to represent yourself to others.

online persona

The publicly searchable information available
about you on the Internet.

Diction

The degree of clarity and proper pronunciation
in your speech.

Personal hygiene

The practice of maintaining cleanliness and
health

international standard business

A style of dress that includes suits, jackets,
dresses, long-sleeved shirts, ties, and leather
shoes.

sleep debt

A condition of physical and mental fatigue that
occurs when you work too much and fail to get
enough rest.

Time management

A set of tools and techniques you can use to
schedule your time and accomplish particular
tasks, goals, and projects.

Dependable

A quality related to reliability, honesty, and
trustworthiness that shows someone can be
counted on to deliver something or complete a
task as promised.

work ethic

Personal characteristics such as dependability,
initiative, effort, responsibility, integrity, and
punctuality.

Ergonomics

The science of designing your workspace to fit
you and your body.

Stress

A body's response to difficult or dangerous
situations.

reliable

Ability to perform a job under routine
circumstances and act responsibly when the
unexpected occurs.

entrepreneur

Someone who starts a new business, often
risking their own investments of time and
money.

Shadowing

Following and observing a professional in the
workplace for a day or two.

meta-competencies

Skills that transfer from one job to another

informational interview

A meeting between you and a professional
designed to let you learn about a company,
general job requirements, or an industry.

professional association

A group of people who serve a certain
profession.

resume

A written compilation of your education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments. Most professional positions require applicants to submit a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.

cover letter

A document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience. The letter provides detailed information on why you are qualified for the job you are applying for.

Employability

positive work behaviors and personal qualities which make individuals more likely to gain employment and succeed in their chosen career

Professionalism

specific style of behavior in the workplace

Mannerisms

style of speaking or behaving

Effective Communication

transferring information from one place to another, whether it is vocally, written, visually or non-verbally

Ethical Behaviors

values or standards which direct the way individuals interact with others

Academic Preparation

required for professional advancement; consists of the desire and ability for life-long learning

Critical Thinking

being able to evaluate arguments and information quickly, solve problems creatively and identify mistakes with efficiency

Problem Solving

requires gathering reliable information, assessing the information for answers and selecting a suitable solution based on the situation

Teamwork

working effectively and efficiently with others

Leadership

ability to motivate people to accomplish a better result for an organization

Time Management

ability to plan and execute control over the amount of time spent on specific activities to effectively accomplish goals in a timely manner

Stress Management

ability to cope with job stress which benefits an individuals personal and professional life

Social Ability

A person's outlook on life that reflects how he or she feels and thinks about other people and situations. Also, the ability to interact easily with people.

self esteem

having confidence and satisfaction in oneself