Are you wondering why you can't seem to stand out in the workplace
despite having better credentials than any of your coworkers? While there could
be a number of contributing factors to your inability to get a promotion, it's
also possible that you are displaying certain behaviors that are preventing you
from growing professionally.
Take note of these unprofessional habits that can keep you from being
successful:
1. You have wandering eyes.
You know you're doing this, but it's become a habit already that you
often don't realize you're doing it in front of special people. Whenever you
hear something you disagree to, you tend to react with your eyes. You can't be
too comfortable doing this because it's likely that your supervisor will notice
it. This behavior can be seen as a sign of disengagement, and this could be
your boss's reason for not considering you for a higher post in the company. If
something at work frustrates you, you need to learn to discuss it with your
boss or whoever is involved.
2. "That's how things are here."
There is actually nothing wrong with this statement if you use it with
people who are close to you and know you well. However, if your boss hears you
saying that about your company, he or she might have a negative impression of
you. It's because the statement shows that you already have some negative ideas
about the organization, which you actually don't care about. Employers want
employees who are concerned about the success of the company. If you see some
problematic aspects in the workplace, do enough research and let your
supervisor know about it. Be sure to suggest solutions to the problems as well.
3. Using profanities.
No matter how casual or unconventional your workplace may be, there is
no way for frequent use of profanities to be acceptable. By saying a string of
curse words, even when you are alone in your cubicle, will definitely make you
look so unprofessional. You have to understand that not everyone around you is
used to hearing such words, and not all of them are comfortable being around
someone who can't seem to stop cursing. If you want to earn the respect of your
coworkers, then you have to look and sound respectable.
4. Always using "you guys".
If you want to be labelled or seen as an outsider, all you need to do is
refer to your team as "you guys". You have to acknowledge that you
are part of the team, and refrain from making remarks that would make you look
otherwise. As any personal coach would say, you always have to make an
effort to work harmoniously with your team if you want to be considered as
someone who has a potential to be a great leader.
