Stop sabotaging your career

March 7, 2023
7:44 pm

Joy Olaivar

Self-sabotage actually results from decisions you make that get in the way of your objectives. They are still your decisions, conscious or not, therefore you have the power to quit making them.

You are obstructing your path.

You naturally want to go back into your old habits that are holding you back when you start to push yourself and venture outside of your comfort zone.

Share your thoughts with your team or at meetings; don’t isolate yourself from the group. If you keep your opinions to yourself, management might forget about you when it comes time for promotions.

You are declining opportunities.

Many people fear being rejected. We’re reluctant to put ourselves out there for fear of missing chances to advance our professions.

When an employment opportunity arises, be receptive to it, especially if a recruiter calls to discuss a possible position. Listen to a recruiter if you want to stop damaging your career. Connecting with recruiters or other professionals in the field to learn about other approaches and viewpoints is essential for your development.

Whichever stage of your job you are in, you should be networking and pursuing your goals. Provide challenging possibilities to yourself. Don’t be afraid to make a statement.

You must make your abilities and competences stand out if you want to put yourself on the fast road to a higher and better position. Otherwise, you won’t be seen by those who can advance your career.

You're not willing to go into office.

Those that are accessible to their peers will have more opportunities come their way. You can tell that someone is passionate about their work when they are willing to come into the workplace.

What if you’re far away? It all boils down to the same things: be on time, communicate clearly, attend meetings, turn on your camera, and take part, especially if you’re not the one in charge.

Being approachable to your peers and coworkers exhibits a range of interpersonal abilities that can further your career,

You don't set goals and stay on track.

The simplest way to sabotage oneself is to do nothing. Without much thinking or enthusiasm, you won’t advance if you simply complete your chores. If you don’t treat your work as something you are passionate about, you are less likely to enjoy your job and advance in your career. Passion frequently drives performance.

You don't accept criticism.

Recognize your areas for improvement and accept constructive feedback from others.

Use it as a chance to advance your career rather than refusing to accept your weaknesses and striving to improve them. Do you, for instance, successfully communicate with your team and coworkers? Do you believe that the success of a team project is influenced by the level of communication? We strongly advise improving good communication skills if you want to quit sabotaging your career.

You are not proactive

Demonstrate a desire to learn new things. Your overall work experience will improve and you’ll be more likely to achieve your professional goals if you show your employer that you have a can-do attitude and go above and beyond what is required of you.

Depending on their area of specialization, we urge professionals to further their insurance education through a variety of certifications that will improve their skills.

You put more emphasis on perfection than development.

Being perfect is impossible. A rigid mindset that demands constant striving for excellence will not enable you to advance in your job. Instead, show yourself and your work compassion. Your chances of success rise as a result of your output and job quality.

It is challenging to fulfill deadlines and advance your profession when you are aiming for excellence.

Stop setting yourself up for failure. Our insurance recruiters have the expertise to create positive outcomes for our candidates. DDHQ wants to partner with you to improve your career. Contact us today.