About Career Planning: When Things Go Wrong at Work

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Career Planning Career Planning Start Your Career Career Change Career Advancement From Dawn Rosenberg McKay, your Guide to Career Planning Murphy's Law states that "when something can go wrong it probably will." Since I'm generally a glass half full kind of person, I don't entirely believe that. However, since I'm also a realist, I know that sometimes things don't go as planned. When things go wrong at work, the way you react can say a lot about you. Dealing With Crises at Work Your boss loses an important file, the company catering a big conference absconds with the deposit a day before the event or the person responsible for greeting attendees at the same conference comes down with the flu. What should you do? Take this as an opportunity to put yourself in your boss's good graces by figuring out how to solve the problem. See More About:  workplace crises  career advancement  What to Do If You Make a Mistake None of the crises described above were your fault. What should you do if you make a mistake that could potentially cause a crisis? Rule #1: Don't hide! Admit your error, as hard as that may seem. The repercussions will be much worse if your boss learns about your mistake on his or her own. See More About:  mistakes  career advancement  workplace relationships True Confessions Our readers share stories of mistakes they've made at work. They weren't embarrassed and you shouldn't be either. Share your story too. See More About:  mistakes  career advancement  workplace relationships 9 Ways to Make a Good Impression at Work Facing up to your mistakes and saving the day in a crisis are just two ways to impress your boss. Here are some other ways to do it. See More About:  career advancement  workplace etiquette  workplace relationships Career Planning Ads Career Assessment Planning Free Career Quiz A Career Test Career Quizzes Featured Articles How to Adapt Your Career to a Tough Economy The MBTI Career Briefs Before You Send an Email The Job Interview Stay Positive During a Long Job Search   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Dawn Rosenberg McKay Career Planning Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Career Planning newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Making a Career Change Career Profiles Career Quizzes Fastest Growing Jobs How to Choose a Career Advertisement