Mistakes to Avoid At Work
Mistakes to Avoid At Work
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
Everyone makes mistakes and they don't make you a terrible employee, but why not learn to avoid them now as much as you can to smooth your career path? In this course, you'll not only prevent crucial missteps you'd regret later, but cultivate an ability to make a larger impact. Taught by Julie Nisbet, co-founder of Equalitech, a nonprofit committed to improving access to technology, you'll learn how to navigate your workplace with minimal blunders and smart strategies such as how to strategically load yourself with the right amount of work, sense the culture around you to act appropriately, and reach out to the right people for help. Want to learn how to not get pulled into office drama and politics? You'll discover how to avoid that minefield along with how to present the best “you” to colleagues and superiors. Armed with this knowledge beforehand, you'll be more efficient, make a far better impression, and create a better vision for your future.
Syllabus
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Dwelling on the past When you're starting a new job, it can be easy to dwell on the past. 1m
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Taking on too much, too soon Oftentimes, when you want to make a big impact on the new team, you take on a lot of work. 1m
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Not understanding company culture Sometimes you can get in real trouble by simply not understanding the company's culture. 1m
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Complaining too much Nobody likes working with someone who complains too much. After watching this video, you'll be able to vent strategically to the right people. 1m
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Being a bad listener Sometimes you can get really excited to share and not really be a good listener. 1m
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Lacking initiative or showing too much If you're the type of person who likes to work in the zone. 1m
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Forgetting details As things are quickly moving in any office, it's easy to forget details. 1m
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Not asking for help Frequently, when we want to show others how good we are. 1m
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Not checking in with your boss There's never a good idea to assume your boss knows what you're working on. 1m
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Being late Nobody likes someone who is often late. After watching this video, you will be able to improve your punctuality. 1m
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Communicating too casually It's easy to take the road of communicating in a very casual manner. 1m
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Getting pulled into office drama It's all too easy to get pulled into office politics and drama. After watching this video, you will be able to rise above office politics. 1m
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Treating office events too casually There's a time to work in a time to play. 1m
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Blending work and personal time These days with so many people working remotely, it's easy to blend your work with your personal time. 1m
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Using social media at work Most everyone uses social media these days. After watching this video, you'll be able to use social media with your work colleagues appropriately. 1m
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Getting too distracted It's easy to get pulled in and distracted at work. After watching this video, you will be able to improve your focus. 1m
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Not tracking your accomplishments It would be best if you didn't wait for the review time to try to come up with all the things you accomplished in a year. 1m
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Not setting goals It's key that you set goals so that you are able to achieve big things. After watching this video, you will be able to set goals for yourself. 1m
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Not looking for opportunities One of the best ways to save valuable is to continue to explore the market for your labor. 1m
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Not knowing when to move on Oftentimes people can end up staying in jobs for too long. 1m
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Getting burned out It's easy to get burned out on the job. After watching this video, you'll be able to avoid being burned out. And instead thrive in your role. 1m
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Avoiding future mistakes Learning how to guide yourself through your day to day for success is a fundamental skill. 1m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Julie Nisbet
Julie Nisbet is a Senior Software Engineer and an instructor in Software Engineering. With over ten years of programming experience and an MS-MBA in information systems from Boston University, she is passionate about making technology accessible to all. In her free time, Julie enjoys swimming and taking her dog for walks on the beautiful beaches of Santa Barbara.
Julie Nisbet
Sr. Software Engineer, Instructor
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How GoSkills helped Chris
I got the promotion largely because of the skills I could develop, thanks to the GoSkills courses I took. I set aside at least 30 minutes daily to invest in myself and my professional growth. Seeing how much this has helped me become a more efficient employee is a big motivation.
