8 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Career

Your profession will not manage itself. Regardless of whether you're a superstar at work, it's possible to cause situations to damage, or even end, your career. Listen, you invested a great deal of energy at work to get to where you are now. It would be a shame if you lost it all by committing an avoidable error.

?Steer clear from these errors that can wreck your career:

1.????????Undervaluing yourself. Try not to be bashful when asking for a raise or an advancement assuming you earned it. Realistically, there are few companies who will give you more than you request. In the event that you're content to remain in the same position and make the same compensation (year after year), they're glad to oblige you.

???????????Be self-assured, however avoid being too demanding in your request.

????????????Remember, you can always search for another position assuming that you're being undervalued at your current job.

?2.????????Gossiping. Talking about others behind their back is a big no-no. ?Whether it's social or professional, try not to talk about your peers unless you have something positive to say. Everybody has been adversely affected by oversharing eventually. Instead, talk about ideas, yourself, and the other individual partaking in the conversation as the main focus of the discussion.?

3.????????Failing to support your boss. Remember, it ready doesn’t matter how you feel about your boss, at the end of the day, you're there to serve them as best you can. When you work hard to make him/her look good, your job is in a safer place than if you don’t. On the off chance that you're not, you're not taking care of your business the right way.

?4.????????Being overly negative. There's no place, within any company, for anybody that grumbles, complains, and criticizes all the time. Maintain the highest work ethic and be supportive of your environment. If you can't think of anything positive to say, it very well may be an ideal opportunity to find new employment.

???????????In addition, it’s a good idea to avoid negative individuals. You may be reprimanded solely on your association with them.

?5.??????Searching for another job, on company time. ?Your organization most likely checks your internet history, occasionally. If you're investing energy every day on Indeed.com searching for new jobs, you may find yourself pushing your exit strategy farther along than you planned. Look for another profession on your own time and on your personal devices.

6.??????Publicly looking for a new position. What you do individually is your own business, however you don't need your manager to know that you're looking for greener pastures. Don’t display your social media messages. It's not a good idea for the entire world to know that you are unhappy about your job and are looking for somewhere else to work.

7.???????Underdressing. Occasionally, take a close look around your office building. Notice that people with higher positions are usually dressed better than the rest of the staff. A decent guideline is to dress as well as your boss, while avoiding dressing like your peers. ?Remember, you dress for the position you want. And leaders tend to promote individuals who already look as if they fit within their circle.

???????????Individuals will start to connect you with the more influential individuals in your work environment. Whenever a new position opportunity opens inside the organization, you'll have a much better chance of coming out on top.

8.????????Failing to make your accomplishments known. Assuming you're accomplishing great work, be confident in spreading the news without being too boastful. Be sure to post on your LinkedIn and keep your accomplishments refreshed and updated. Do your friends have any idea about what you're doing? Tell everybody what a great job you did.

???????????Take on projects that show off your strengths. Be seen, be heard and find ways to become more visible. Soon, more people will start to notice you and your good reputation will start to grow.

????????????Abstain from gloating, but also avoid being shy about your accomplishments.

A career plan can be destroyed rapidly. Try not to commit poor ethical choices and other mistakes that can wreck your career. Stay professional and understand your worth. Assuming you're contemplating another vocation, remain quiet about your job hunt. You can share with others, after you've secured a new and better position. Do your best to not stay stuck in the same career. Be proactive and see your career flourish instead of staying stagnant over the years.

Christie Love, Award-Winning, International Speaker, Executive Trainer, Communication Coach. www.beseenbeloved.com