Nowadays, there are a number of various occupations in different fields of work. Each occupation requires a unique set of skills and qualities. The potential employees should have most of those qualities and skills for the successful fulfillment of their duties. It is important for any employee to clearly separate the duties and to be aware of the tasks and activities expected to be done. The current study covers three different management positions and compares the knowledge, skills, and abilities that each occupation requires from the position holder.
The main task of a financial manager’s position is to coordinate, plan, and direct the accounting, banking, investing, and other finance-related activities of the company. Another task of the financial manager is to recruit the staff, data analysis of the budget, directly work with business customers, and maintain a good relationship with them (“Financial Managers,” 2021). The main technological skills are the ability to use accounting software, data analysis software, and good presentation skills. Knowledge in economics, mathematics, administration, and management is essential for this occupation. In contrast, the social and community service manager position is mainly to supervise the organization’s program, including budget, policies, directing social workers. The technology skills include client information database software, presentation, and spreadsheet software (“Social and Community Service Managers,” 2021). The required knowledge is psychology, administration and management, education and training, and customer service.
The human resources manager’s duties are more specific, including coordination of human resources and staff of the organization. The position is a bridge connecting management position holders and employees, resolving the questions and problems related to work or contracts. Also, the human resource manager can give advice to other managers regarding the policies related to the employees of the organization. A specific technological skill is human resources software. In terms of knowledge, law, and government, personnel, and human resources, education and training knowledge is required.
My organizational skills allow me to easily handle managing positions. Being detailed and highly focused is advantageous for social and community service management since determining policies, preparing reports require considering every related detail. Sometimes, I overthink the projects delaying their delivery, which might cause problems in all three positions. Also, weak networking with peers is a big disadvantage for all positions since all managing occupations require good relationships and networking with other staff. To sum up, three managing positions have both common and specific features and requirements, which a professional should meet. I, personally, better suit for the social and community service management occupation.
References
Financial Managers. (2021). Web.
Social and Community Service Managers. (2021). Web.