Summary
At one time every aspirational boy or girl dreamed of becoming a professional. But who exactly are they . . . and can anyone join their ranks? Paul Dalgarno investigates
NOW, more than ever, you may be wondering what itmeanstobeaprofessional. The post-war ideal of entering into a hallowed vocation that will see you through thick and thin, that will confer you with status, some nifty robes, and enough money to single-handedly raise a family, has long since evaporated.See the full content of this document
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The New Professionals
These days it seems anyone can be a professional and that everyone, regardless of their job title, is expected to behave professionally.
But what does this actually mean? Does the professional belly dancer have anything in common with the professional banker? One would hope not, given the state of our banks.The government's recently-published Panel On Fair Access To The Professions report states that "there is no single definition of the professions" although there are some fairly common traits. The "entry points" of professions include "a code of ethics, a...See the full content of this document
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