Want a promotion? Read on... It always surprises me when I meet oh so clever university graduates who have read just about every book there is on salary negotiation and career advancement but don't have the slightest idea about how not to irritate their boss. Unfortunately, unless you open your own business, chances are high that you are going to have a boss for a rather large portion of your career. And chances are equally high that getting on the wrong side of said boss is not going to do your career any favors. While that certainly doesn't mean that you need to bring your boss a cup of coffee every morning, it does mean that you should probably avoid making any of the following mistakes. After all, you do want to be promoted, right? Attempting to Hide Problems When you've lost an important client or you're behind schedule on a big project, the urge is always there to try to keep the fact hidden, however, the chances of you keeping it a secret forever are incredibly … [Read more...] about 10 Mistakes to Avoid if You Want a Promotion