A Handbook of professionalism
for students
Not all students enter training with the same attitude or level of preparation, and not all programs have opportunities for direct training in professional expectations. Yet faculty, advisors, and supervisors care deeply about their students developing both a productive learning stance and a persona that represents their program well. The Unwritten Rules of Professional Etiquette was carefully written for students as a guide for managing the complex world of academic relationships. It covers important topics and gives direct advice for developing a professional mindset that will successfully carry them through not only their programs but also their careers.
Table of Contents
- Why Professionalism Matters
- Learning the Expectations
- How to Appropriately Miss a Class or Meeting
- When You Should Say Thank You
- Emailing
- Timeliness
- Don’t Do These Things
- How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation
- Showing Your Professionalism in Interviews
- Withdrawing Applications and Resigning
- Getting Feedback
- Asking for Help
- Dealing with Difficult Faculty
- Dealing with Problematic Faculty
- Self-Care
About the author
Psychologist and associate professor Ryan Sharma has been mentoring students through higher education for over 14 years, teaching classes in professionalism, consultation, and clinical supervision. In his role as the director of clinical training at California Lutheran University, he helps students develop their professional identity so that they can be successful working alongside seasoned clinicians. When he is not teaching or treating anxiety in his private practice, he is either woodworking or spending time with his wife and three children.
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