Becoming a Leader: Going from Individual Contributor to Manager

As Recruiters, we often speak with candidates seeking to advance from individual contributor to manager. This is a great and ambitious goal that will certainly take your career to the next level! But here is something to keep in mind: Transitioning into a leadership role can be more challenging if it’s coupled with seeking a new position outside your current organization. This is because most employers assume that if you were ready for a managerial promotion, your current employer would have already promoted you. This logic stems from employers thinking your current boss knows you and your work best and if they haven’t promoted you then there is probably a reason why. There is also the added challenge of not having enough management positions available for everyone who is ready to make a change. Most of the time you’ll find yourself competing against experienced leaders who are seeking new opportunities due to various reasons like the lack of challenges in their current roles, a shift in the product’s focus towards maintenance, recent company acquisitions, and so on. These people are currently doing the job very well and are therefore seen as a much lower hiring risk than someone who is a first-time manager. So, with these challenges in mind, let’s dive into what steps you can take to move up. <a href="https://medium.com/@ProductRecruiter/becoming-a-leader-going-from-individual-contributor-to-manager-ba837d5e6fb5">Website</a>