“Not only can this negative mindset affect how you approach your new job, but your team might be able to pick up on it as well, which can reflect poorly on you and your work.”
If you do find yourself starting to fall into the same negative mindset from your previous job, try to replace a positive moment for every negative one.
When you start a new job, think of it as “starting a clean slate,” said one career expert. (iStock / iStock)
“Rather than focusing on what your past employer did wrong, think of the experience as an obstacle you had to overcome and think of all the skills you gained along the way,” McCaskill told FOX Business.
New job mistake No. 4: Exhibiting a ‘we did this’ mentality
It could be a mistake to constantly reference and compare a previous company in a new role.
“It may leave a bad impression on new colleagues,” said Charlotte-based Amy Mosher, chief people officer at isolved.
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While it may be easy to draw on past experiences, it’s important to find a balance between being helpful and providing overbearing comparisons, she noted.
“If you enter every meeting with a ‘we did this at X’ mentality, new employees will likely burn some relationships early on,” Mosher explained.
“It’s important to find a balance between being helpful and providing overbearing comparisons.”
