Bangalore: In today’s tough job market, one of the safest way to get recognized, and succeed in life is by exhibiting a professional image and being a pro, irrespective of the situation. Exhibiting these two essential traits will not only increase your confidence, but will also boost the confidence your colleagues have on you and your credibility.

But unfortunately, presently most professionals have failed to understand the importance of exhibiting these two essential traits and are deflating their trustworthiness by exhibiting amateurish behavior that are potentially harmful to their career. Here is a list of few amateurish behaviors that are unintentionally harming your professional image at workplace, as reported by Chrissy Scivicque on U.S.News.

1. Showing Up Late:

Showing up late for an appointment or a meeting can have a huge negative impact on your future career. Professionals who show up late are regarded as disorganized, careless, self-centered and disrespectful individuals who least care about others.

On the other hand, arriving on time shows that you respect your time, as well as other’s time, and will be regarded as someone who knows how to manage yourself as per the situation.