5 Of The Worst Career Mistakes You Can Make
No matter how secure you feel in your current position, you should never become too comfortable. Things happen: Companies get bought out, some go bankrupt, ownership changes, operations are moved to another country. Or you might simply decide that it's time to move on to greener pastures. If you want to have the best career track possible and be able to find a new job quickly when or if the time comes, avoid making these five potentially disastrous career mistakes . 1. Burning bridges Just one unprofessional, disrespectful moment could ruin a career opportunity such as a promotion or new job. A burned bridge is the loss of a potential opportunity. Always treat others with respect and be professional — and stop the gossip chain — whether it is with your peers, the boss, clients, or customers. This applies to social media too. Remember that others will be able to view inappropriate pictures and language use and hit the button labeled Share. 2. Not learni...