{"id":8849,"date":"2020-10-02T20:22:19","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T20:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordcorp.com\/eight-ways-you-could-be-undermining-your-professional-credibility\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T09:38:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T09:38:43","slug":"eight-ways-you-could-be-undermining-your-professional-credibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oxfordcorp.com\/nl-d\/insights\/blog\/eight-ways-you-could-be-undermining-your-professional-credibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight Ways You Could Be Undermining Your Professional Credibility"},"content":{"rendered":"

An important lesson to remember in work and life is that respect isn\u2019t something that is earned once and kept forever. It is important to maintain it, and doing good work isn\u2019t always enough. Your professional credibility is enhanced, or diminished, by the other things you do. To avoid undermining yourself or your work, look out for these key contributors that erode your reputation:<\/p>\n

1. You aren\u2019t careful about your social media presence.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You probably already know that more employers than ever are observing potential candidates\u2019 social media feeds. Showing restraint about what you post to any social media platform is critical, but be especially careful about what you\u2019re saying on LinkedIn. Anyone who you\u2019re connected with can view your comments, so stay neutral or\u00a0consider creating professional profiles that are separate from your personal ones<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. You request LinkedIn favors without offering something of value.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Say you have a connection that is more of an acquaintance. You may have never met them in person. If you see that they\u2019ve just connected with an Associate Creative Director at one of the top agencies in your area, don\u2019t send them a request to make an introduction. It is unrealistic to expect them to risk their own credibility by recommending someone they don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n

The same goes for asking people you know only vaguely to endorse or recommend you. At the very least, it is better to write a thoughtful, personalized email to that person. A better option is to ask someone who can and will vouch for you to make a more formal introduction.<\/p>\n

3. You send out communications that are poorly written or riddled with typos.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Although we are not all writers, there is a baseline for business communications, especially in a communications-related field. Your communications reflect your professionalism and attention to detail \u2014 and if you\u2019re in a client-facing role, they also reflect your company. Make sure you\u2019re casting yourself in a good light. To ensure you\u2019re being thorough, run spellcheck, and then review\u00a0these writing tips<\/a>\u00a0that will help you sound more professional.<\/p>\n

4. You deliberately lower the bar on the value of your work.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your role is to be the expert, and your opinions are based in facts or opinions you trust; leave no room for anyone to doubt what you are saying. Keep your language strong and confident. Banish phrases like, \u201cWell, if it were up to me,\u201d \u201cIn my humble opinion,\u201d \u201cI think\u201d, \u201cI\u2019m pretty sure,\u201d or \u201cIt\u2019s my feeling that\u2026\u201d Say what it is that needs to be said, without inviting your audience to doubt your authority.<\/p>\n

5. You talk negatively about yourself.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Here is a little-known fact: People look to you for their first impressions. If you\u2019re berating yourself, they will think it is appropriate for them to do so as well. This ranges from really offhanded or seemingly innocent comments, such as, \u201cOops! I\u2019m such a klutz!\u201d to when someone gives you professional criticism about your work, saying something like, \u201cYeah, that was really stupid of me. I don\u2019t know what I was thinking.\u201d If you made a gaffe, resist the temptation to belittle yourself.<\/p>\n

6. You instantly agree with someone who criticizes your work.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It doesn\u2019t matter what your job is or how far up the ladder you are, people are always going to have suggestions about your work. Be willing to stand up for the value of your contributions. Admittedly, if you\u2019re just starting out, you should learn as much as you can, but don\u2019t be concerned about speaking up each time someone makes a comment. Push back with respect, and defend your position with facts and experience, not feelings. Showing confidence in your own work will make others confident about your abilities.<\/p>\n

7. You can\u2019t take it when someone criticizes your work<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n

Again: it doesn\u2019t matter what your job is or how far up the ladder you are, people are always going to have suggestions about your work. Sound familiar? Being combative about routine feedback will quickly earn you a bad reputation. Knowing how to gracefully accept well-meaning criticism is a key way to help you learn and grow as a professional.<\/p>\n

8. You lack follow-through.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Delivering on your promises is a huge part of earning trust \u2014 both in work and in life. At work, not making good on things you\u2019ve committed to can put unnecessary strain on your colleagues, especially if your deliverables are part of a larger project.<\/p>\n

Start protecting your credibility now. Make sure your hard work shines through. By taking a few simple and consistent steps, you can avoid jeopardizing your professional credibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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