DISTINGUISHING PROFESSIONALISM

To carry the eligibility of being a professional not only in fashion but within any industry means an individual must withhold a basic checklist of attributes.

Most importantly an individual must be approachable, well mannered, thick skinned, well presented, organised, carry at least basic reading, writing and verbal communication skills. An individual well equipped for industry must be able to take criticism, criticism is quite possibly the best tool for success, it enables an individual to continuously improve oneself, no one is perfect.

Their need and desire to success must be well balanced with a positive attitude. Employees or colleagues will quickly pick up on a weak ill mannered individual and they'll play on this flaw to test ones eligibility. General industry knowledge in ones chosen industry is crucial, this embodied with a a trained level of social skills and likeable characteristics will encourage success.

Qualifications are a grey area within eligibility of professionalism. Although basic GCSE's, A-levels, BA degrees can work to an individuals advantage, such qualifications aren't crucial in the run for success. What is crucial is industry experience. An individual can never have too much industry experience, no placement or job is the same and different skills and attributes can be developed.

Now more than ever each industry especially fashion is becoming increasingly popular, the one way you as an individual will stand out from the rest is a mixture of the above and an underlying thirst for success. This will make you stand out.