While everyone makes mistakes in the workplace, it\u2019s important to know and understand which mistakes could have long-lasting effects on your career. Take a look at the top 4. <\/p>\n
1. You\u2019re put off after one mistake. The only way to grow in your career is to accept new challenges and bigger responsibilities. <\/p>\n
However, with new tasks you also run the risk of making mistakes. And if you\u2019ve always been a star employee you might not be used to making mistakes and persevering until you get better. <\/p>\n
Don\u2019t put yourself down about not understanding something \u2013 it\u2019s ok. A sure-fire way to hold yourself back in your career is to shut down once you\u2019ve made a mistake. With enough practice you\u2019ll get better at your new tasks and you\u2019ll soon become an incredible employee again.<\/p>\n
2. You don\u2019t handle feedback or criticism well. Some people are really not good at accepting criticism at work. What you have to realise is that constructive criticism will only help your career in future. <\/p>\n
If you were previously not used to getting told that your work could be better, and how you could better it, you might become defensive and come across as immature and unprofessional. <\/p>\n
Getting constructive criticism is not an attack on you; the person giving the criticism might have more experience in the field and give you advice that will only help you get back to being a top employee. Be careful not to push helpful advice away.<\/p>\n
3. You\u2019re not polite. No matter how great your work is, if you\u2019re not polite to your colleagues, you won\u2019t get very far. A good manager won\u2019t allow for such behaviour in the workplace and you\u2019ll soon get a reputation of being \u2018hard to work with\u2019 \u2013 no one likes to hire someone like that.<\/p>\n
4. You\u2019re uncertain of what your boss expects of you. Make sure you regularly refer to your Key Performance Areas that your boss has discussed with you. <\/p>\n
No matter how great you are at organising functions, for example, if it\u2019s not what your boss needs you to be good at, you\u2019ll never accelerate your career. If you don\u2019t have a KPA, set up a meeting with your manager and discuss what is needed of you. <\/p>\n
Check your performance plan regularly to ensure you\u2019re doing what is required of you, and then tackle additional tasks. <\/p>\n
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