Moving into a management position is a goal for many. Being a manager gives you more responsibility and usually means that you earn more too. If you would rather be in charge of a team than have someone be in charge of you, you might have set yourself a goal to get into management by a certain time. But what if you're not sure how to do it? Maybe you've thought about it for a while and even looked into a couple of opportunities but you're not really sure which is the best route to take and will give you the best chance of reaching your goals. Try these options to find your way into management.
Get Onto Your Employer's Management Training Program
If you're lucky, your employer might have a management training program to help you develop the skills that you need. This is an easy way to show that you're interested in management, and prepared to put in the work required to both demonstrate your existing skills and build some new ones. You can apply for the program and see if you can get on it, although you might be facing some competition. Alternatively, there could be some internal manager
roles that you could put yourself forward for. If you're in good standing with your employer, you could be in with a good chance.
Further Your Education
If opportunities with your current employer are slim, you might want to consider trying to build some further skills. This could lead to your employer recognizing your abilities or give you what you need to look elsewhere. Take a look at courses suitable for your field. The
Kettering University Master's in Engineering Management helps you combine engineering knowledge and managerial skills. You could also try some short managerial courses if you're looking for a way to learn a lot in a shorter amount of time. There are plenty of ways to learn, but you might prefer an official qualification if you're looking for career opportunities.
Look for a Mentor
Having someone to mentor you is excellent for getting into management. You can pick up some of the essential skills that you need and perhaps shadow the person that is mentoring you. They can specifically show you the workings of the organization where you work, but you could also take what you learn to other places too. To
find a mentor, approach the person you have in mind if there is someone or perhaps even ask HR if there's someone they could recognize.
Start to Expand Your Duties
If there are no current management opportunities with your employer or you're finding it hard to get noticed, you could still start making your way into management. Expanding your role by taking on some new responsibilities could help you to show that you're capable of taking on a managerial role. You don't have to wait until opportunities are presented to you. You can volunteer for tasks that need to be completed.
Get into management by choosing the best route for you. You could soon be in a high-flying position.
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