Effective job promoting yourself

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HiThey will go to your competitors because you haven't done an effective job promoting yourself.--- Shouldn't it be "effective job OF promoting yourself"?

Wilpeter · Accepted Answer

I agree with inserting 'of'.

CalifJim · Answer

NewguestShouldn't it be "effective job OF promoting yourself"?

The formulation with "of" is more common, but the omission of "of" is also frequently found, especially (but not always) in less formal writing. Occasionally, even "in" is used.

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All in all, the organizers had done an effective job of shaping the official policy of the Republican Party.

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