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10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by Omokowa(m): 10:14pm On May 07, 2018
Most of the time, all that people think about and work hard towards is getting a job. Sadly, they dont think about keeping it or even ways that they could loose it. I think its easier to loose a job than to get one so these 10 points would guide you on keeping your job.

1. Consistently showing up late; coming to work, meetings or other functions late is rude.

2. Making too many excuses;Always having an excuse for every thing that goes wrong reduces your credibility level before your employer and co workers.

3. Blaming others for your wrongs

4.Putting others down;when you put others down you certainly dont pull your self up. Gossip is a very unhealthy habit.

5. Multitasking But Not Getting Anything Done
There’s a huge difference between working hard and working smart. When you try to do everything all at once, the risk is that you end up accomplishing nothing or turning in work that isn’t your best work possible.

6. Being Too Personal For Work
Taking occasional personal calls or ordering online to buy your spouse a birthday gift is acceptable. But, when your personal life interferes with your work so often that you can barely distinguish work emails from personal ones, you appear disinterested and disengaged.

7. Moving Too Often; It is hard to find your career path when you move too much. Chances are that you will miss out on the long-term impact of your work and your growth will be limited.

8. Talking Yourself Up But Not Delivering
Do not make promises you can’t keep. Never over-promise and under-deliver. Not only will you end up discouraging your employer and co-workers, you will also come off as inefficient and unreliable.

9. Going Overboard With Social
Even if you are a social media specialist at work, you must still learn how to detach your virtual life from your official job function. Do not let hours of web surfing and online chatting get out of hand.

10. Telling Lies Instead of Owning Up
Honesty is a value that is fundamental in any work environment. This shows that you can be trusted.

You might not be aware of it but you are actually ruining your career by doing these ten things. You may think that having the right skills and abilities is enough, but remember that getting a job and keeping it require character and hard work.

http://www.friendslink.com.ng

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Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by CaptainStephen(m): 7:23am On May 09, 2018
I detest lateness with passion, growing up my dad had our clock set 30mins ahead.

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Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by iSpread(m): 7:23am On May 09, 2018
being a professional

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Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by carpmam: 7:23am On May 09, 2018
What of eye service?

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Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by Offpoint: 7:24am On May 09, 2018
The current government can testify to number 3

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Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by qanda: 7:27am On May 09, 2018
4 THINGS THAT WILL BOOST YOUR CAREER

1. Make out time to read useful Career information, particularly on Professional platforms like www.linkedin.com. You will get to learn alot from Top professionals. One of such lessons is that you should identify the decision makers at your workplace and do your best to be friends with them, or be on their good side.

2. Place priority on continuous learning. Be the go to person whenever there is a need to seek solutions to challenges or problems.

3. Attend relevant Seminars and Workshops.

4. Write Professional Certification exams that are relevant to your field. Download relevant Study materials, Past Questions and Answers from Q and A App. Download Q and A App from Google Playstore Now.

Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by CodeBrain110039: 7:28am On May 09, 2018
hmmm

Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by kittykollinxx(m): 7:32am On May 09, 2018
11. village people

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Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by Abaasit4real(m): 7:34am On May 09, 2018
CaptainStephen:
I detest lateness with passion, growing up my dad had our clock set 30mins ahead.

Ours was and is still 15mins ahead. Congrats bro! It's a very nice training
Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by engrjacuzzi: 7:36am On May 09, 2018
Noted... I will work hard today
Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by don4real18(m): 7:38am On May 09, 2018
I still suggest people move until they get to a great company where their career can be built

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Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by adextetoo(m): 7:44am On May 09, 2018
Dating at work....its jealousy that will kill that career. You saw Tobi Vs CeeC Abi!!!

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Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by oluwaVaz(m): 7:50am On May 09, 2018
OK .. Seen
Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by Kingdollar28(m): 8:00am On May 09, 2018
12 (women)
Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by flyca: 8:10am On May 09, 2018
If President Buhari was in a private firm, based on this list, he would have long been fired!

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Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by viceddy95(m): 8:21am On May 09, 2018
What of slay queens,,looking for a guy's pocket to slay...
Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by ogakizito(m): 8:23am On May 09, 2018
Abaasit4real:


Ours was and is still 15mins ahead. Congrats bro! It's a very nice training

Your dad adjust every of your new wristwatch
Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by ogakizito(m): 8:26am On May 09, 2018
CaptainStephen:
I detest lateness with passion, growing up my dad had our clock set 30mins ahead.

It's just discipline bro.
Some people can still lag behind even with a clock set at 30mins ahead in as much as they know that's not the real time... African man time must be honoured
Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by dljbd1(m): 9:13am On May 09, 2018
CodeBrain110039:
hmmm
is nairaland a software undecided
Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by kfrosh: 9:15am On May 09, 2018
Number 7 item on that list is flawed. Great professional guys I know kept changing Companies early in their careers before they stabilized later on.

I suggest you keep looking for better opportunities till you get the right one that suits your goals and ambitions perfectly.

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Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by Meetleader: 9:24am On May 09, 2018
Avoid office romance...

Don't ask me why
Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by kuffy05(m): 9:28am On May 09, 2018
Offpoint:
The current government can testify to number 3





Very true
Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by jacyhelen(f): 9:39am On May 09, 2018
Omokowa:
Most of the time, all that people think about and work hard towards is getting a job. Sadly, they dont think about keeping it or even ways that they could loose it. I think its easier to loose a job than to get one so these 10 points would guide you on keeping your job.

1. Consistently showing up late; coming to work, meetings or other functions late is rude.

2. Making too many excuses;Always having an excuse for every thing that goes wrong reduces your credibility level before your employer and co workers.

3. Blaming others for your wrongs

4.Putting others down;when you put others down you certainly dont pull your self up. Gossip is a very unhealthy habit.

5. Multitasking But Not Getting Anything Done
There’s a huge difference between working hard and working smart. When you try to do everything all at once, the risk is that you end up accomplishing nothing or turning in work that isn’t your best work possible.

6. Being Too Personal For Work
Taking occasional personal calls or ordering online to buy your spouse a birthday gift is acceptable. But, when your personal life interferes with your work so often that you can barely distinguish work emails from personal ones, you appear disinterested and disengaged.

7. Moving Too Often; It is hard to find your career path when you move too much. Chances are that you will miss out on the long-term impact of your work and your growth will be limited.

8. Talking Yourself Up But Not Delivering
Do not make promises you can’t keep. Never over-promise and under-deliver. Not only will you end up discouraging your employer and co-workers, you will also come off as inefficient and unreliable.

9. Going Overboard With Social
Even if you are a social media specialist at work, you must still learn how to detach your virtual life from your official job function. Do not let hours of web surfing and online chatting get out of hand.

10. Telling Lies Instead of Owning Up
Honesty is a value that is fundamental in any work environment. This shows that you can be trusted.

You might not be aware of it but you are actually ruining your career by doing these ten things. You may think that having the right skills and abilities is enough, but remember that getting a job and keeping it require character and hard work.

http://www.friendslink.com.ng

woman,porn and codein..lol
Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by Obudupikin: 9:43am On May 09, 2018
Offpoint:
The current government can testify to number 3

And even number 8.
Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by CaptainStephen(m): 4:05pm On May 09, 2018
ogakizito:


It's just discipline bro.
Some people can still lag behind even with a clock set at 30mins ahead in as much as they know that's not the real time... African man time must be honoured
same on same sha i feel you.
Re: 10 Things That Could Ruin Your Career by CaptainStephen(m): 4:05pm On May 09, 2018
Abaasit4real:


Ours was and is still 15mins ahead. Congrats bro! It's a very nice training
yeah sir.

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