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

by J.R. Oram

48 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #03-1147; ISBN 1-4120-0779-8; US$11.50, C$12.99, EUR9.50, £6.50

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 Book

I've seen so many people in corporate America who have been working for 10, 15, 20, 30 years and are dead locked in a "go nowhere" position and making a pitiful salary. When I first began working in the corporate world I had dreams of making a six figure salary and living a comfortable life. My dreams were quickly shattered when I took a close look at those individuals and found that most were in mid-level positions and making mediocre salaries at best...

A promotion can make the difference in the type of lifestyle you lead - what kind of car you drive, your house, where your kids go to school, the respect you get, your level of confidence... the list can go on. By getting promoted, you are advancing yourself. Not only will you be making more money as a result of a promotion, but you are setting yourself up to grow and learn in order to acquire the necessary job skills to continue to advance your career...

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...

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