Certain ways you behave at office could affect your future. Avoid these mistakes at all costs.
Not making deadlines, or failing to deliver, can affect your performance, reputation and frustrate your colleagues and managers.
Keep those on your team or the manager informed about your work progress, otherwise there can be misunderstandings and missed opportunities.
Always complaining, criticising or misbehaving with others creates a toxic work environment. It can also diminish your chances of being viewed as a valuable team player/leader.
Not opting for new technologies, work practices, or shifts in the industry can make you seem outdated or unwilling to grow. Employers value employees who are flexible and open to learning new things.
A cluttered desk, misplaced files, or disorganised schedules can reduce your productivity and give the impression that you are unreliable or unprofessional. Organisation is key to meeting deadlines and staying efficient.
Not doing work by yourself, waiting for others to say what you should do, or only doing the bare minimum, can limit your career growth. Employers value employees who take initiative, suggest improvements, and actively seek out opportunities.
Leaving a job without informing, insulting a colleague, or bad-mouthing the company after can severely damage your reputation. Maintaining professionalism and respect for others can keep doors open for future opportunities.
If you continuously ignore feedback or resist constructive criticism, you’ll miss the opportunity for self-improvement. Accepting feedback, and working on it, shows that you're willing to grow and improve in your role.
Getting too comfortable in your role, without striving for growth or improvement can stagnate your career. Employers want employees who are always looking for ways to improve and grow in their careers.