Most of the big employment decisions in your career will happen when you’re not in the room. That’s sobering, but I know it’s been true for my career. I’ve gotten jobs and I’ve lost jobs based on what people have said about me in rooms where I was not present. At times, some have spoken positively about me, and at other times, some have spoken negatively about me. Either way, it’s their opinion of me that matters. The same is true about your career. The people you work for have thoughts about you. They may even have thoughts about your future. It doesn’t help you if there is something keeping
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This doesnt matter when the person lies or misrepresents you
