So... You Want to be Promoted...And Make a Few Bucks Too! [Paperback]

J.R. Oram (Author)

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Publication Date: July 6, 2006

Tired of getting nowhere fast? J.R. Oram breaks down the do's and don'ts of career advancement and income increases. After all, it's all about the money...

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About the Author

JR Oram is a successful professional who lives in Chicago, Illinois with his wife and three children.

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At every opportunity, you should publicize your knowledge. Try to be a part of cross functional and inter-departmental teams where you can share your knowledge and work ethics with peers and managers...

You should constantly strive to learn and improve your skills in any way that you can. It is imperative that you acquire a passion for learning. If you're not willing or able to learn in this day and age, don't be disappointed when you don't make it much farther than where you are - and you won't...

Take a close look at your skill set and don't let you ego get in the way. Do you really have what it takes to take it to the next level...

Get to know the company and area that you work in. Do you work for a small, medium or large company? Is it a for profit or not for profit company? Are there any open positions that you could be promoted into? Is there a job freeze? Do you have competition? Are there more advanced positions in other areas that you can try to transfer to? Are there open positions of the same level and pay that may offer you the right skills to advance your career in the long term...

People are a special breed of animal. Since bosses are people too, they come in all flavors. So far I have found 5 main flavors for managers: 1) the micro manager; 2) Mr./Ms. Hands-Off...

It is very important that you realize what the job market in like and play the game accordingly. The job market definitely includes the national market...

Product Details

• Paperback: 52 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing (July 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412007798
• ISBN-13: 978-1412007795
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,540,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars You want to be promoted? Read this book!!!, December 10, 2003

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This review is from: So... You Want to be Promoted...And Make a Few Bucks Too! (Paperback)

I have been in the corporate world for 7 years and have read a number of books on the subject of being promoted. JR Oram's book is by far the best, easiest to read and understand book among them. It is laid out in an easy to use manner and is short and to the point.

After reading this book, I began to understand myself and my manager better and began to apply Oram's advice to my world. I have already started to see the difference in how my manager and others are treating me. I feel more secure at my job, especially with how bad the economy is. I'm not sure, but I think my annual review this year will be my best because I started to implement some of Oram's strategies. I have already received feedback from my manger and I am very happy.

This is a must read for all those who are new to the corporate world and is a God-send to those who have been in the corporate world for a while.