We all make mistakes. No one is immune to falling short of expectations at one point in his or her career but some can be more catastrophic than others and have lasting implications for your career.

Let’s examine these five of the most common.

1.  Misunderstanding your employer’s priorities. It doesn’t matter how great you are at everything else if you’re missing the mark on what your boss truly wants and needs from you. Make sure you’re communicating and you are clear about how you’re being evaluated.

2.  Getting depressed due to failure. Throughout your career, you’ll probably take on many new challenges—the key words being “new” and “challenges.” Some things will be difficult and will take time and practice to master. Get used to that idea.

3.  Bad reaction to negative feedback. No one loves hearing their work isn’t up to par, but if you become angry or defensive you’ll send a message to your boss, clients and co-workers that you are unprofessional. Constructive criticism makes you better. Embrace it.

4. Isolating yourself from colleagues. Even if you’re able to do all your work solo, it’s still a good idea to be at least passing friends with other people in your office. If you inquire about their kids from time to time or ask how their weekend was, you’ll seem much friendlier than if you remain cold and distant —no matter how great your work is. You’re also more likely to get help when you need it.

5.  Being rude. No matter how much of a rock star you were on that last project, if you left a host of upset co-workers, vendors or clients in your wake to get it done, that’s terrible. Amazing work never excuses bad behaviour, so check the ego and be nice.

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