Professional Worker

A Professional Worker is a skilled worker that is a knowledge worker (who performs specialized work through professional expertise).

• AKA: Professional, Professional Practitioner, Qualified Professional.
• Context:
  • It can (typically) maintain Professional Standards through specialized practice.
  • It can (typically) develop Professional Knowledge through continuous learning.
  • It can (typically) follow Professional Ethics through code compliance.
  • It can (typically) deliver Professional Services through expert application.
  • It can (typically) demonstrate Professional Competence through qualified practice.
  • It can (often) join Professional Associations through membership qualification.
  • It can (often) maintain Professional Certifications through ongoing development.
  • It can (often) build Professional Networks through industry engagement.
  • It can (often) provide Professional Guidance through expert consultation.
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  • They can range from being a Junior Professional to being a Senior Professional, depending on their experience level.
  • They can range from being a Technical Professional to being a Managerial Professional, depending on their role focus.
  • They can range from being a Specialist Professional to being a Generalist Professional, depending on their expertise scope.
  • They can range from being an On-Site Professional to being a Remote Professional, depending on their work location.
  • They can range from being a Domain Professional to being a Cross-Domain Professional, depending on their practice area.** ...
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  • They can be recognized by certifications or credentials, such as a Professional License, Chartered Status, or Diploma.
  • They can be required to maintain continuous professional development (CPD) to stay updated on industry practices and innovations.
  • They can uphold ethical responsibilities towards clients, society, and the environment through adherence to Professional Codes of Conduct.
  • They can consult, advise clients, or provide expert opinions on specialized topics within their fields.
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• Examples:
  • Domain-Specific Professional Workers, such as:
    • Legal Professionals, such as:
      • Professional Legal Practitioners, for legal practice.
      • Professional Legal Advisers, for legal counsel.
      • Professional Judges, for legal administration.
    • Financial Professionals, such as:
      • Professional Accounting Practitioners, for financial reporting.
      • Professional Financial Advisers, for financial guidance.
    • Healthcare Professionals, such as:
      • Professional Medical Practitioners, for medical care.
      • Professional Healthcare Advisers, for health guidance.
      • Medical Professionals, such as nurses and physicians.
  • Professional Function-Focused Professional Workers, such as:
    • Technical Professionals, such as:
      • Professional Engineers, for technical solutions.
      • Professional Architects, for design implementation.
    • Creative Professionals, such as:
      • Professional Designers, for creative work.
      • Professional Artists, for artistic creation.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Unskilled Worker, who lacks professional qualifications.
  • Amateur Practitioner, who works without professional training.
  • Volunteer Worker, who serves without professional status.
  • Student Trainee, who is gaining professional preparation.
• See: Professional Practice, Professional Development, Professional Ethics, Professional Association, Professional Standard.

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References

2024

• (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional Retrieved:2024-11-29.
  • A professional is a member of a profession or any person who works in a specified professional activity. The term also describes the standards of education and training that prepare members of the profession with the particular knowledge and skills necessary to perform their specific role within that profession. In addition, most professionals are subject to strict codes of conduct, enshrining rigorous ethical and moral obligations. Professional standards of practice and ethics for a particular field are typically agreed upon and maintained through widely recognized professional associations, such as the IEEE. Some definitions of "professional" limit this term to those professions that serve some important aspect of public interest and the general good of society. In some cultures, the term is used as shorthand to describe a particular social stratum of well-educated workers who enjoy considerable work autonomy and who are commonly engaged in creative and intellectually challenging work.

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