Hello all,
I have applied for a lateral movement in my company from an Individual Contributor (IC) role to Team Leader (TL) operations. I am sure the interview panel is going to ask why I am changing from an IC to TL. How should I answer this in the best possible way?
Also, if they ask what I have learned in the IC role and what challenges I foresee in a TL role and how I will overcome or solve them. I worked in the IC role for 3 years.
This is my first time posting a question on this website and I am looking for some help.
Thank you all.
From India, Hyderabad
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I have applied for a lateral movement in my company from an Individual Contributor (IC) role to Team Leader (TL) operations. I am sure the interview panel is going to ask why I am changing from an IC to TL. How should I answer this in the best possible way?
Also, if they ask what I have learned in the IC role and what challenges I foresee in a TL role and how I will overcome or solve them. I worked in the IC role for 3 years.
This is my first time posting a question on this website and I am looking for some help.
Thank you all.
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear friend,
Every professional aspires to advance his or her career, and you are no exception. With three years behind you as an Individual Contributor (IC), yours is a fitting case for promotion.
By taking on the role of TL, you will be acquiring a supervisory position. To become a manager in the future, holding this assignment is important. While you may leapfrog to the managerial role, it would be risky, and it is better to progress step by step.
As a supervisor, you will be guiding a group of individuals. You will not only be responsible for your performance but also for that of others. Getting work done from others is one of the most challenging tasks. This role involves guiding, coaching, motivating, and counseling team members. Unless you become a TL, you cannot master the art of delegation, which is vital for the managerial role.
I hope the above points are sufficient for you. However, if you wish to have a few more points, you may search for "Difference between worker and supervisor" or "Difference between Supervisor and Manager" on Google.
All the best! Once the entire process is complete, please come back and give us feedback on the outcome of your interview.
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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8034Every professional aspires to advance his or her career, and you are no exception. With three years behind you as an Individual Contributor (IC), yours is a fitting case for promotion.
By taking on the role of TL, you will be acquiring a supervisory position. To become a manager in the future, holding this assignment is important. While you may leapfrog to the managerial role, it would be risky, and it is better to progress step by step.
As a supervisor, you will be guiding a group of individuals. You will not only be responsible for your performance but also for that of others. Getting work done from others is one of the most challenging tasks. This role involves guiding, coaching, motivating, and counseling team members. Unless you become a TL, you cannot master the art of delegation, which is vital for the managerial role.
I hope the above points are sufficient for you. However, if you wish to have a few more points, you may search for "Difference between worker and supervisor" or "Difference between Supervisor and Manager" on Google.
All the best! Once the entire process is complete, please come back and give us feedback on the outcome of your interview.
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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Apart from what Mr. Diensh said, you can also state that you aspire to groom yourself for leadership positions in your future career, for which Team Leader (TL) will be the first step to take. Remember that being aspirational is natural for personal growth, and even the interview panel does not wish for any candidate to remain stagnant in one position. All the best.
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