Legal professions

Law, Medicine, and Business, by Klein et. al. (2015), which examined the perceived levels of deception among the general population of these three professions. To add to this research, we focused on actual levels of deception, and determined if general population perceptions were similar. Prior studies have shown that all three of these professions utilize some sort of deception to varying degrees. Business professionals…

incredibly important for anyone undertaking a PGCE or any Teacher training route, for that matter, to have strongly considered the challenges they will face. It makes for sobering reading to hear that nearly 40% of teachers had considered leaving the profession (ATL, 2010). This is a huge challenge to any trainee teacher’s sense of vocation and their enthusiasm starting out.…

entitled to equal and high quality education and that teachers should never abuse their position of power. It clearly states that teachers are not to take advantage of students or colleagues in any way. They should always be honest, represent their profession well, and maintain appropriate relationships with students. Lastly, the Model Code of Ethics for Educators was designed to hold educators to the highest standards. Responsibility and ethical conduct are key points of this code. Adherence to…

in regards to the Profession of Arms is prevalent throughout the Army. This essay will discuss what it means to be a profession, how leaders balance the profession’s role, the Army professional culture, and the HR Sergeant’s role within the Army profession. A profession is a form of work that is considered irreplaceable and takes years of practice to be mastered (The Profession of Arms, 2010). Simply put, a profession is what you do for a living. Examples of different professions include…

The school leader is to model what he or she expects of teachers and is expected to be the “lead learner in the school” (Cordiero & Cunningham, 2013). They must “develop and supervise the instructional and leadership capacity of school staff” (ELCC 2.3). In order for this to be possible, as the instructional leader of Success Middle School, I must be aware of what good teaching looks like compared to poor teaching and what effective learning looks like and sounds like in any classroom. Therefore…

The major attribute that makes me a worthy candidate for the scholarship award is my commitment to pursue my profession as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). A dream that initiated when I was young and has led me to my graduate program. I believe in the saying, “Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort” as told by the former president of the US, Franklin D. Roosevelt. I find happiness in assisting and motivating people who need my help. This has been my…

According to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Section 53 – Article II: The Public Interest, “Those who rely on certified public accountants expect them to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, objectivity, due professional care, and a genuine interest in serving the public” (CP pg. 7). Young & Brobeck, LLP did not uphold these principles and did not comply with GAAP thus, resulting in a breach of their duty of care (CP pg. 2). The auditor's unqualified opinion included an…

A True Professional What does it mean to be a professional? Some people say it simply means showing up to work and doing your job. Others might say being a professional requires a certain swagger about yourself, a demeanor that’s confident and ready to take on any challenge that is thrown your way without you sacrificing your composure. To be a professional air traffic controller means all these things and more. Part of developing this professionalism as an air traffic controller is learning the…

All registered health professionals in Australia are, under the National Law, required to undertake Continuing Professional Development (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, 2015). Continuing Professional Development or CPD is the way through which professionals preserve, enhance, and expand their knowledge and skills that are required of them throughout their professional career (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, 2015). These learning activities would help ensure that a…

The Importance and Role of Appropriate Professionalism in the Job Search Process According to smallbusiness.chron.com, professionalism is “the strict adherence to courtesy, honesty and responsibility when dealing with individuals or other companies in the business environment; it includes a high level of excellence of going above and beyond basic requirements”. Professionalism is extremely valued in the workplace, and it entails many characteristics or attributes. From having a professional…