I’m working in the comms industry (client-facing job) and have been in my current job for 1.5 years. I was offered an entry-level role (sort of my first FT job after ive graduated) and was promoted after a year. I was making mistakes here and there but it wasn’t as horrible in the last 6 months.
Tagging the wrong social media account for a content post, grammatical errors, missing out on emails, under communicating (e g. not providing contexts enough explanations) > miscoms with clients, producing work that aren’t meeting expectations at my current position (as a senior associate).
I’ve taken active steps to tackle my lack of attention to details/carelessness:
- penning down to-do-tasks on paper and tracking them
- reviewing and clearing my emails daily
- blocking off time on my calendars if I need time to complete work
- overcommunicate – providing contexts and explain my thought processes to avoid miscom
- using self checking tools like grammarly
It’s not working. I’m still making mistakes and my supervisor is beyond fed up. Had a breakdown during my review once and it has reached the stage where my supervisor asked to vet my emails before it goes to the client.
I was burnt out for a while but the company culture/ppl I work with are super supportive. For the longest time, I always felt rushed so I’ve started to slow down intentionally and really just try to make time and be thorough with my work.
I really want to continue working on myself and prove that I’m taking my job seriously but it’s been hard. I feel dread and anxiety whenever I work because I know I’m a burden to my supervisor and have been consistently making mistakes every week. Am trying to be positive.
I actually don’t quite know what I want out of this thread but would love to read what others think and will appreciate any advices!