What is a division head and how to become one

Key steps to become a division head

1. Explore division head education requirements

   Most common division head degrees

   Bachelor's

   58.6 %

   Master's

   23.1 %

   Associate

   7.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific division head skills

   Skills	Percentages
   R	15.51%
   Financial Analysis	9.26%
   Strategic Plan	8.50%
   Product Development	6.51%
   Training Programs	6.26%

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3. Complete relevant division head training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New division heads 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 a division head based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real division head resumes.

4. Research division head duties and responsibilities

   • Achieve full client satisfaction while adhering to ISO requirements and IQC policies and procedures.
   • Evaluate progress of program plans to determine whether overall command-wide objectives are being accomplish economically with reference to budget and manpower.
   • Support workforce development, student education, and internships in critical DoD technologies through program funding.
   • Coordinate logistics for international and local staff.

5. Apply for division head jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a division head 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