How to Find Supervisor Jobs
The key to finding supervisor jobs is knowing the type of job you want. One consideration is knowing the number of people you want to supervise. Not everyone wants to manage dozens of people. Some supervisors in management positions only manage one or two people. Another consideration is determining which area you want to work. You can look for a supervisor job in your own city or expand your search on a national basis. Expanding your job search to include other areas can greatly enhance your chances of getting a job.
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Research the different titles for supervisor positions in your industry, such as plant supervisor, warehouse supervisor, manager; or jobs in the industry in which you are interested. Look at the various job descriptions of these positions on Internet job listings sites.
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Create a resume for your supervisor job search. Indicate that you want a supervisor position at the top of your resume under "Job" or "Career Objective." Keep your resume limited to one page, if possible, or two pages if you have extensive experience, such as more than 10 years experience in your field, for example. Make your resume accomplishments-driven instead of just listing key duties, according to QuintCareers.com, an online job and reference site. Use the STAR Method of describing your accomplishments, which stands for situation, tasks, action and results. Mention the situation in which you were involved on a project. Indicate the tasks you completed or delegated; and the other actions you took to complete a particular project. Write down the results you received on each key project, including position contribution to sales, for example.
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Create a cover letter to go with your resume. Explain which position you are applying for in the cover letter, and what experience and education you possess. Send your cover letter and resume to each supervisor position in which you are interested. Print and mail cover letters and resume if employer requests it. Attach your resume and cover letter to an email if you are applying for a supervisor position online.
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Contact your university's career planning and placement office, as it can provide you with a list of available resources for your job search.
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Subscribe to your school's alumni job newsletter, which can provide you with monthly listings of current job openings. Resource the newsletter for articles that will help you with your job search. Call employment agencies and search firms that help people look for supervisor jobs.
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Join professional associations related to supervision and management, such as the American Management Association at Amanet.org or a professional association in your immediate area. Attend meetings and develop a network of contacts, which can help you discover open supervisory positions.
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References
- Job Interview & Career Guide: Supervisor Interview Questions and Answers; April 2009
- Managementdegreezone.com: Finding a Job in Management
- Quintessential Careers: Avoid These 10 Resume Mistakes; Kathyrn Hanse, Ph.D.
- CNN.com: How to Find a Job During a Recession; Kate Lorenz
- Careerbuilder.com: 9 Tips for Better Online Job Hunting
- MIT Career Development Center: STAR Method
