Mistakes You Should Avoid at Work

Learn the common mistakes you should avoid at work, whether you're starting a new job, joining a new team, or working towards a promotion.

Introduction

• Boost your career by avoiding key mistakes

1. Presenting Yourself

• Dwelling on the past
• Taking on too much too soon
• Not understanding company culture
• Complaining too much

2. Asking Better Questions

• Being a bad listener
• Lacking initiative or showing too much
• Forgetting details
• Not asking for help
• Not checking in with your boss

3. Foundational Skills

• Being late
• Communicating too casually
• Getting pulled into office drama
• Treating office events too casually

4. Using Technology Wisely

• Blending work and personal time
• Using social media at work
• Getting too distracted

5. Career Advancement

• Not tracking your accomplishments
• Not setting goals
• Not looking for opportunities
• Not knowing when to move on
• Getting burned out

Conclusion

• Avoiding future mistakes