What is an associate supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become an associate supervisor

1. Explore associate supervisor education requirements

   Most common associate supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   51.2 %

   High School Diploma

   18.1 %

   Associate

   15.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific associate supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Procedures	17.20%
   Continuous Improvement	15.93%
   Customer Service	10.96%
   Excellent Organizational	9.76%
   Safety Standards	9.01%

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3. Complete relevant associate supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New associate supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an associate supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real associate supervisor resumes.

4. Research associate supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Demonstrate resourcefulness and imagination when managing professional responsibilities.
   • Work on floorsets and ring on POS systems.
   • Provide ongoing leadership for a work team with responsibility to schedule, instruct, assign, review and monitor the work.
   • Provide leadership and motivation to all departmental personnel.

5. Apply for associate supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an associate supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams