Tips for an interview for a supervisor role without having supervisor experience?
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Growth Isn’t Always Comfortable One thing I’ve realized in my career journey is that growth often comes disguised as discomfort. The roles that stretch you, the feedback that challenges you, and the moments you feel uncertain—those are usually the turning points. If you’re in a phase where things feel unclear or tough, you’re probably evolving. Stay consistent. Stay open to learning. The results will follow
I’ve started judging companies by how they reject candidates. Some places make you feel respected even with a no. I received the nicest rejection email today that let me down easy and still made me feel hopeful about my next interview. Others just ghost like a situationship. Can’t help but wonder how they think they’ll attract great talent they treated that way in the past?
I recently found out that a colleague with less experience than me is making noticeably more, and I cannot stop thinking about it before interviews now. It changed the way I look at compensation conversations completely. I used to just feel grateful to get an offer, now I feel like I probably undervalued myself for years. Has anyone else had that moment? Did it change how aggressively you negotiate or interview?
Prepare examples of - leading/motivating a team - managing projects (what change did you make that impacted the completion of the project, etc) - having difficult conversations (constructive feedback) - dealing with difficult people Prepare examples to be able to tell your story. They can be from work you’ve done in your current role, not necessarily supervising people. Good luck!
Same as above, and reiterate to interviewer that you are eager to learn and grow in this position.