10. Pointing the finger at everyone but yourself
Take ownership of your job. If you make a mistake, own up to it. Don’t try to sweep your mistakes under the carpet—or worse yet, blame somebody else—because the truth will usually come back to bite you on the bottom line. And nobody wants to trust or employ a liar, says Star.
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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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