3 Mistakes People Make After They Get Promoted - The Muse

3 Mistakes People Make After They Get Promoted - The Muse3 Mistakes People Make After They Get PromotedTime to pop the champagne and call everyone you know Youve been promoted First things first Congratulations No doubt, youve put in hard work to move up. You deserve to pat yourself on the back and look forward to your new role.With that said, a not-so-funny thing can happen after getting a promotion. Some people let their new responsibilities go to their head and they start acting like a different person- and not in a good way. They go from absolutely crushing it in their old job, to shooting themselves in the foot in their new one.But you can avoid this scenario by just sidestepping ansicht three common mistakesMistake 1 Acting Like a Know-it-allThis promotion is validating. It shows you know your stuff- and the people you work with can see it. So, naturally, youre ecstatic and feeling pretty invincible upon hearing the news.However, you dont want to cross that line between confide nt and cocky. No one wants to work with a teammate whos strutting around, pretending they have the answers to every one of the companys pressing questions. The truth, of course, is that everybody has room to grow and things to learn, regardless of what level theyre at. Bearing that in mind wont only make you more likable, itll keep you from taking on something you really shouldnt. So, save yourself from this career pitfall by asking even more questions than you did before, and whenever possible, solicit ideas from your colleagues. This will demonstrate that youre (still) a team player.Mistake 2 Psyching Yourself OutIn most cases, the stakes are raised after youve been promoted. This can include larger teams to manage, more accountability, greater visibility, or more interactions with high-value clients.Feeling anxious yet?Some people easily avoid coming off a know-it-all, because theyre too far on the other side of the spectrum- worrying if theyre up to the task of doing this new jo b. But, keep in mind, theres always a reason (usually more than one) why you were tapped for this new, exciting challenge. People dont just get promoted for no good reason. Management wants to see the company be successful, so if theyve asked you to step into a bigger role, its because they believe in you.Still feeling nervous in the moment? Take a few deep breaths. Go for a walk. Listen to your favorite song. Give yourself some time to acclimate to this new role, and if youre still feeling unsure, read these reassuring words to remember you dont have to be so hard on yourself.Mistake 3 CoastingTruth talk The worst possible time to coast is after youve been promoted. If anything, you should work even harder to exceed the expectations and objectives set before you by your leaders. All roles entail a learning curve, and so, if you spend some time taking it easy- you could find yourself missing deadlines or blowing your first project. And if that keeps happening, you might have a tough talk about if this promotion really makes sense for everyone.Now, even if youre able to take your efforts down a notch, I wouldnt. Because, when it comes to your professional life, being complacent is a big mistake. The fact that you put in the work to get this promotion tells me you care about climbing the ladder. And if you arent aiming to get better and learn more, you wont keep moving forward. So, once you get your feet under you and feel like you have a handle on whats expected in this role, have a conversation with your boss about how you can keep growing. Ask Where are the opportunities to innovate or do more? This might seem intimidating, but itll remind your boss that youre a go-getter and reinforce their decision to bump you up in the first place. You should always have a next play in mind, even while you remain laser-focused on your current role and deliverables.The most important thing you can do is not become a new person simply because you have a new title. Remain in touch with the skills, thought process and habits that helped you get to this next step in your career and youll be just fine.Good luck in your new role