Tell me about your professional mistakes and the lessons you learned

July 29, 2023

I'll answer the same question myself.

Analyzing mistakes is a crucial aspect of any kind of development, especially in a professional context.

My first mistake was irregular 1:1 meetings.

There were times when I overlooked the importance of having these meetings, thinking, "Is everything okay with the person? Let's skip this one." Needless to say, in the end, it turned out that I wasn't engaged in the "internal kitchen" and reacted later than I should have. Now, regular 1:1 meetings are a rule that cannot be broken.

Self-doubt as a specialist

Another key mistake of mine was due to a lack of confidence in myself as a specialist. During interviews, candidates often took the initiative away from me. I was very afraid of making mistakes and facing criticism. Reacting to every "blunder" as if it were the end of the world. This hindered my development and created a lot of problems both in HR and on a personal level. Looking back, I would advise myself to focus on what would give me more confidence in myself. More knowledge, more practice. And to remember that this is my responsibility, and I usually know my job much better than the critics, candidates, or anyone else.

The ENORMOUS amount of work.

Another mistake I made was taking on an ENORMOUS amount of work. There was a time when I worked continuously for 10 hours, on weekends, anytime. I enjoyed my tasks, but then I started burning out. I couldn't understand why, without any apparent reason, I became less productive and more nervous, and the overall quality of life worsened. The lesson here is that harmony is essential in everything. Even if you love your job, there should be a balance.

Perception of each failure as personal

If I have to name one more mistake, it would be this: I used to perceive every failure as a personal error. Each departing employee felt like a personal oversight – I missed something, didn't motivate enough, or let something slip. I felt like I alone was responsible for the team's productivity. But often, the issues had nothing to do with me. And even if they did, I learned to draw lessons from them and move on without dwelling on them. Fixating on such things only worsened my state of mind and my self-perception as a competent professional.

I still make mistakes, and I believe it's a sign that I'm growing and developing. I consider this phenomenon completely normal. The important thing is to learn from them

P.S: In the photo, me a year ago, as a speaker at the DTech educational conference. An incredible experience that left pleasant memories.

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