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

But unfortunately, most professionals fail 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. With this in mind we have put together a list of amateurish behaviors that you should avoid at all times, 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. This is because 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.

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