Is being a general manager a good fit for you?
Runs a whole organisation or several of its sites. Sets rules, oversees daily work and decides how people and materials are used.
What the work involves
- Reads financial and sales reports to see where money can be saved.
- Directs the teams that make, price, sell and deliver products.
- Oversees the office and admin work behind products and services.
- Writes work rosters and gives out tasks.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a general manager is one of yours.
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