Building a Professional Identity

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Building a Professional Identity

Grand Canyon University: HLT 610

February 21, 2018

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If one needs to develop a strong foundation when building up for their career, professional identity is critical to be developed at this stage. This identity develops when one decides what they want to be in future, understands the responsibility that comes with his/her decision and then having plans that would help him/her to achieve that (Trede, 2012). In professional identity development, various components eventually help in creating a successful professional. These components include understanding professional authority, body knowledge, learning a workplace, code of ethics, work experience, community sanction, teamwork skills, gender, professional knowledge, social culture, background and interactions of the profession. Every component is vital for various reasons during professional identity development. Comment by Dr. J: Consider revising for clarity of meaning Comment by Dr. J: Consider revising for clarity of meaning-word omission- ‘the’ Comment by Dr. J: Punctuation-comma Comment by Dr. J: Cite source. Failure to cite in text and the reference list may suggest plagiarism.

Body knowledge implies knowing how to invite through body language. If a person has body language that appears closed off, he/she might be seen as uninviting and this could not welcome possible ties (Andrew, 2009). Having the capability to exercise power and receive delegation well, when needed is very crucial. This enables one to manage and to be managed as well as to understand the expectations of work and workflow. In addition, this helps in building significant relationships with coworkers and the community around the working environment and thus as a result allows team building, which can help achieve a professional culture. Building a great relationship with the community that one is working with is very important since communities are put together with different demographic factors that affect their needs. Therefore, one should carry out the responsibility he/she accepts with discovering professional identity with commitment and honesty. Professional identity is affected by what one learns throughout his/her research into the profession as well as educational work before entering it. Thus, it is crucial to have the necessary knowledge of the responsibilities one is taking on. This is so basic to all other components since individuals are already aware of what is required. Knowing the personal identity of a person allows effective networking. Comment by Dr. J: Cite source. Comment by Dr. J: Cite source. Comment by Dr. J: Cite source. Comment by Dr. J: Cite source. Comment by Dr. J: Punctuation-comma Comment by Dr. J: Cite source. Comment by Dr. J: Cite source. Comment by Dr. J: Cite source.

In addition, professional networking affects the personal identity of a person too. Through various ways both in person and through online services, personal networking can be achieved. Apart from the personal connections that one has, professional networking allows one to other various connections that offers a wide range of possible opportunities. For professional development, networking is crucial for the fact that through socialization it brings knowledge. Gathering social, skilled and behavioral expectations from others helps in improving on one's identity. People can change and grow with the society to better change responsibilities with their profession (Trede, 2012). Without networking, one cannot be in a position to know what other professionals expect. In addition, through networking experience, one is able to get feedback and tips from other professionals while still acquiring new things about him/her. Comment by Dr. J: Cite source. Comment by Dr. J: Cite source. Comment by Dr. J: Consider revising for clarity of meaning-word omission. Comment by Dr. J: Cite source. Comment by Dr. J: Cite source.

Before or in the early start of one's career is when a professional identity is developed. The identity flourishes throughout the lifetime of one's professional. Developing a professional identity is affected by many external factors, which eventually guides an individual to a specific path of career. Networking allows opportunities while in that career path. Since all organizations are different, introduction too many types of professionals helps to polish the identity one has developed. In the professional success, professional identity and its development are very essential. Comment by Dr. J: Cite source. Comment by Dr. J: Consider revising for clarity of meaning-word choice Comment by Dr. J: Cite source. Comment by Dr. J: Consider revising for clarity of meaning-word choice. Comment by Dr. J: Cite source. Comment by Dr. J: Consider revising for clarity of meaning-word omission or choice.

References Andrew et al (2009). Developing professional identity in nursing academics: The role of communities of practice. Nurse education today, pp. 607-611. Retrieved from http://www.nurseeducationtoday.com/article/S0260-6917(09)00027-6/pdf Shahidi et al (2014). Professional identity development in nursing students: Eisner's evaluation model. Research & Development in Medical Education, 3(1), 37-43. Retrieved from http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=df04dc80-b4f3-4e29-b6c5-5e3cb58c0d38%40sessionmgr102 Trede, F. (2012). Role of work-integrated learning in developing professionalism and professional identity. Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education, pp. 159-169. Retrieved from http://www.apjce.org/files/APJCE_13_3_159_167.pdf

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