Most people start their jobs with the best of intentions, never thinking they could be fired. After all, that’s a fate reserved primarily for incompetents and workers caught with their hand in the company till, right? Wrong. You might not realize just how slippery the slope out the door can be.
To guard your job security, be sure to avoid the 10 common pitfalls on this checklist from Jennifer Star, a New York City-based corporate recruiter and trainer.
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- 1. Lying on your job application or resume
- 2. Being indiscreet about your job hunt
- 3. Gossiping
- 4. Taking too many personal calls
- 5. Drinking at work
- 6. Surfing the Web excessively
- 7. Becoming romantically involved with the boss
- 8. Forgetting to double-check your figures
- 9. Alienating your coworkers
- 10. Pointing the finger at everyone but yourself
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