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Expert reveals common mistakes people make at work that can stop you getting that promotion

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Published 14:41 14 Jul 2024 GMT+1

Expert reveals common mistakes people make at work that can stop you getting that promotion

These three common behaviours could be costing you a promotion

Brenna Cooper

Brenna Cooper

For anyone looking to climb the ladder in their chosen career field, toiling to get a promotion can feel like an endless task.

After too many evenings volunteering to stay on for an extra hour to going above and beyond your job role, you may be left wondering what else can I do to get my hard work recognised.

Well, now a HR expert has revealed the three things which can make employers cringe - and one of them may actually surprise you.

Could these mistakes be costing you a promotion? (Getty Stock Images)
Could these mistakes be costing you a promotion? (Getty Stock Images)

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In an essay for Business Insider, US-based HR expert Valerie Rodriguez outlined the most common behaviours she sees amongst employees that she doesn't recommend, from the things you say to colleagues to how you behave at work socials.

Don't overshare about your personal life

The most obvious of the three mistakes Rodriguez outlined is not to overshare too many details about your personal life with co-workers.

Now when you spend around 40-hours a week with the same group of people, it's understandable why you may turn to them for advice on events which happen in your life outside of work, however Rodriguez urges people to remember that co-workers are not 'automatically' your friends.

She highlighted an incident where she confided in a colleague that she had been having issues with her car.

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Fast forward a couple of months and she had put herself forward for an opportunity at work which would require her to travel - only to discover that her manager had heard about the car confession and it had negatively impacted her chances.

Sharing too much about your personal life can be detrimental. (Getty Stock Images)
Sharing too much about your personal life can be detrimental. (Getty Stock Images)

"As a result, the job wasn't given to me. I was so bummed out, and I felt burned," she wrote, adding that the situation made her realise how sharing even innocent details about your life can be used against you.

"It made me realise I shouldn't share things in my personal life with those I work with," she added.

Don't undersell yourself

Most of us are taught to be humble and not brag too much about our achievements and while arrogance can put people off you, Rodriguez added that being too humble can also hinder your progress at work.

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"I've since learned that if you don't advocate for yourself, no one else will," she explained, adding that quieter and more humble employees are more likely to be passed over for promotions.

Nobody wants to be the person who overdid things at the work party. (Getty Stock Images)
Nobody wants to be the person who overdid things at the work party. (Getty Stock Images)

Staying too late at parties can be a bad idea

After working hard during your 9-5, a work party may seem like a welcome opportunity to blow off some steam, but Rodriguez says it's important to remember these people are your colleagues at the end of the day.

While she isn't saying that you should avoid work socials all-together, staying until the end of the night puts you at risk of making an alcohol-induced faux pas.

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And let's face it, nobody wants to end up as the cautionary HR tale about the employee who took it 'too far' at the work Christmas party.

Featured Image Credit: Getty stock images

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Brenna Cooper
Brenna Cooper

Brenna Cooper is a journalist at LADbible. She graduated from the University of Sheffield with a degree in History, followed by an NCTJ accredited masters in Journalism. She began her career as a freelance writer for Digital Spy, where she wrote about all things TV, film and showbiz. Her favourite topics to cover are music, travel and any bizarre pop culture.

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