knapaxe wrote: » I'm talking with him and he says he's recommending me as his replacement for the local team. We've both been open about our career goals and this would put me ahead of my 5 year goals. I'm the most senior member of the local team and have been given access and authority beyond the rest of the local IT team; sort of a middle point between tech and supervisor for both.
knapaxe wrote: » Hello all. I'm still relatively new here and only have a couple posts under my belt but I'm hitting a bit of a major opportunity for my career that I would hate to screw up. I'm being recommended to become the new supervisor of the local IT team where I work. Here's a little lead up to where I find myself. I work for a company that has several large facilities across the US. In the facility in another state, the IT supervisor quit with relatively short notice. He was the company's resident Windows Server expert. A week later the supervisor here was offered a transfer to that facility. That was all around the end of November. Fast forward to this week. I'm talking with him and he says he's recommending me as his replacement for the local team. We've both been open about our career goals and this would put me ahead of my 5 year goals. This Wednesday he is making the announcement and the posting for the local supervisor position is put up by HR. We handle tier 1 and 2 issues and, at least for the local IT team, assist with the other facilities across the company. I'm the most senior member of the local team and have been given access and authority beyond the rest of the local IT team; sort of a middle point between tech and supervisor for both. I'm guaranteed an interview and I know my current supervisor is likely to be on my interview panel as well. I hope to receive advice from this community on this or at least be my rubber duckies in my preparation.
Ertaz wrote: » Sounds like a great opportunity. I'd advise 2 things: Be ready for tough questions like "You've been here a few years, what would you do differently than your former supervisor?" Have some tough questions lined up for them: "What do you see as the best value this role could provide in the first year?"
TheFORCE wrote: What kind of advice you need? It doesn't seem like you are stuck in a fork or have any major dilemmas about which way to go. If they recommend you for the position and they offer you the job anf you also want it then go for it.
unrealskillz06 wrote: I imagine that you're a little intimidated by the opportunity because you weren't expecting to be in that position (until 5 years) by your timeline. Its a learning experience. You'll get in the role and figure it out. Some people wish they were given that opportunity and you got it. Get in there, learn and perform.
NetworkNewb wrote: Sounds like this should've be alot earlier than a 5 year goal... (unless you were planning on waiting at that position until the current person left) Either way best of luck! I would work on coming up with stories where you exceeded, improved processes, or overcame difficult situations in your current role. Maybe a situation where were not able do something on your own and how you handled that situation as well.
Ertaz wrote: Sounds like a great opportunity. I'd advise 2 things: Be ready for tough questions like "You've been here a few years, what would you do differently than your former supervisor?" Have some tough questions lined up for them: "What do you see as the best value this role could provide in the first year?"
EANx wrote: Internal promotions can be a tricky thing. Is there potential for resentment from another member of the team? Some people are of the opinion they should get promoted based on tenure rather than ability. Not something you should turn the promotion down for but certainly something to watch for.
Queue wrote: How do you get along? How do you think they will treat you if all of a sudden one day you're their superior? Some people may become jealous and not want to listen to you, how will you handle that?
McxRisley wrote: +1 to this advice. I was asked almost these exact questions before I was offered my current role as a team lead recently. Questions such as: "What skills do you feel like you would be bringing to the team and how do you plan to utilize them?" "Describe your previous work experience and what you can use from that to add to the knowledge of the team." And don't forget the most important question: "What were you looking to get compensation wise for this role?"
LordQarlyn wrote: » Remember the Richard Branson quote about opportunity, if someone offers you an opportunity, take it, and learn how to do it.
knapaxe wrote: » After almost a month of cautiously optimistic waiting, I got called in for a meeting between the regional and HR managers and was offered the supervisor position. Hello, world of salary and being on call all the time. Thank you all for your advice and input. The extent of this promotion is still sinking in for me.
