I recently interviewed for a supervisor position at my company.

Anonymous

June 25,2022 at 12:45PM UTC

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I recently interviewed for a supervisor position at my company. Had my first meeting with my immediate supervisor and manager. Both were very discouraging explaining all the work involved with this new position. I feel ready to take on this new challenge and am not afraid of the work load. I've been asked to assist with training some new hires, which is what I'd love to take on, but without a clear answer on the position, I'm feeling taken advantage of. Should I continue to prove myself and take on the additional work without the compensation and promotion?

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AnonymousJune 25,2022 at 1:08PM UTC
Before you do anything you update your resume and certifications and you call a meeting. You explain your career goals, expect for your path at the company and desire for this particular role. Sell them on your ability to take on all the work and responsibilities and request a probationary period whereby you take on the training as a demonstration of your skills.
Then ask them for a timeline and measurements for success .
Treat this like an outside role and an audition .
Debra SesholtzJune 25,2022 at 3:22PM UTC
Great advice!
AnonymousJune 25,2022 at 4:42PM UTC
Great points, but I'm performing some of the new functions now. My question is without a clear time-line how long should I continue? I don't want to be seen as a non team player but I also don't want to be taken advantage of either.
Debra SesholtzJune 27,2022 at 6:57PM UTC
If management was discouraging in your first meeting, they may not see you as a fit for the role. This is what you need to find out.
Ask to continue the discussion about the role. Prepare to discuss your qualifications and how you are already succeeding by performing some of the functions.
If you want the position, you need to overcome their objections and show them you are right for the role. If they agree, then ask for a transition timeline. You don't want them to string you out forever. If they don't agree to promote you, it may be time to start looking elsewhere.
AnonymousJune 25,2022 at 4:56PM UTC
Hold a meeting with them to ask when can you expect to hear about an offer. Say that you expect to be compensated for your time and do not feel comfortable continuing to work for free.
Explain that now that you have helped to train some staff, hopefully they have sufficient information to make a decision.
Do not work another day until they extend an offer to you. The fact that they needed your assistance to train the staff shows that they need your expertise. They would be less than smart to not make you an offer. And if they refuse. You should not have to work for free to receive an offer. It is a form of taking advantage
AnonymousJune 26,2022 at 11:53PM UTC
No, it’s sounds like
you will be training your new boss if you do that. Continue to advocate for yourself, especially since you are willing to take on the additional responsibilities.