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| Seven career mistakes you should avoid | Like (54) |
| Whether you've snagged your first job or shifted to a new one recently, you need to follow work etiquette. For, a wrong word or a shoddy presentation may be akin to committing a career hara-kiri. Here are the habits, attitudes and behaviour patterns that are a strict no-no at the workplace. I don't need to be punctual Timing is essential. You're a professional now and a 'sorry, my brother spilt milk over my homework' excuse isn't going to work. Your assignment should be finished before the deadline, with enough time to spare, so that you can polish it. Unlike college, a 'C' grade—even once—does matter. If you disappoint your seniors, getting another chance is going to be tough. If your office doesn't run on a 9-to-5 schedule, ensure that you have a fixed time for coming in and leaving, so that your colleagues can rely on you to be available during those hours. I want everything, now Instant gratification may be your buzzword, but it's not going to work at office. You cannot accumulate five years worth of experience in one year, nor can you get the hefty salaries your senior colleagues do. You will only get what your employers believe you're worth. "A mistake often made by freshers is that they run after high-paying jobs. In the initial stages, don't mix career and money. Your priority should be the job profile based on your capabilities, which will help you hone your skills and grow. Once you're established, the money will come," says Nidhi Gaur, head, HR, Wiley India. Just putting in your best may not be enough. Your efforts will also have to be fruitful. "If you expect more compensation, remember that the worth of the individual should increase along with the cost," says Sunil Goel, CEO, GlobalHunt, an HR company. Read More... Also Read 8 things that can ruin your career Surfing the Internet is now a career option Kinds of employees companies want to hire Higher CTC doesn't always mean higher pay Apart from pay packet, what you need to know about your job |
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