Comfortable in your current career? Think you’re ready for a promotion but wonder why one has not been offered to you? There are likely things you’re doing (or not doing) every week that have a negative impact on your personal brand. Here are a few of the most common pitfalls: 1. The ever shortening day. If you’re a full-time employee, your employer is paying you to work at least eight hours per day, every day. If you want to be viewed as someone who is ready for more, you need to work like the best employees and the managers that are above you. Read more.