Are you trying to define what are the main characteristics of professionalism? We asked 200 people from different industries and now we have the answer.

These are the most important ones. Even more than competence, knowledge, conscientiousness, emotional intelligence, appropriateness, and confidence.

In all industries, the most valuable characteristics are honesty and ethics. Professionals that are honest, evenhanded and authentic tend to receive more respect both from clients and colleagues. Having these makes it easier to become a trustworthy name among your peers. To stand out for a great character is priceless and most companies value their official code of ethics more than any other skill. It is common to find a similar code of ethics in freelance professionals.

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