Many people prefer being an employer to a manager because they believe management is a very big role and hard task. Being a manager is not for everyone, which is fine because not everyone is born to be a leader, but it is also rewarding and it opens up room to show off your potential. According to Indeed career guide, becoming a manager can be an exciting development point in your professional career. In addition to higher compensation, being a manager usually offers opportunities to develop new skills, mentor other professionals and explore leading projects. Helene Zaninka, a manager in a local construction company, says that being a manager is an opportunity to show your self-worth and also a task that requires you to be very responsible therefore, it starts from ground level. taking courses in class about management can build you more into the manager you want to become. “Being a manager requires a person to show their potential the very first day they enter in a workplace. If you want to become a manager, you should focus more on how you deliver the qualities that you have and if you find that they don’t meet those of a manager, improve them,” she says. She continues that voicing out your interests in management can help; a person that is interested in becoming a manager should talk about their interest to the right people, maybe the boss or human resource. That way, they will remember the next time they promote employees. Laurien Ishimwe, a student majoring in management, says that people who want to become managers, without passing through other positions, should consider taking relevant courses first. Being a manager requires learning about what a manager does, how they do it, and the skills required. There are plenty of online materials that can help, but also taking courses in class about management can build you more into the manager you want to become, Ishimwe says. “Taking time to learn about the basics in management and reaching the extras will give you a clear picture on what a manager does, and hence will increase your knowledge on where to start from.” According to Indeed a career guide, before applying for a manager’s position, spend time researching what to expect in a managerial role to determine if it’s right for you. This involves learning critical information such as common job functions, essential skills, and typical salary ranges. Nevertheless, talking to people already in the managerial position helps in strengthening skills that make a person a manager, they can share their experiences and the skills that are crucial. According to an article on glassdoor, an American career guide website, you can start by becoming a mentor, the article says: ask your manager or boss if opportunities exist for you to become a mentor, or join a professional organisation in your industry that will set you up with a mentee. This can be an excellent way to show you have the expertise to work closely with others and develop solid interpersonal relations - a must in any managerial position. Or, consider taking on a mentor yourself - someone who has more experience than you can help you to prepare for more responsibilities.
