On the other hand, says Pinkley, you should be clear-eyed about what will happen if you stay at a company that is offering buyouts. Chances are good that your workload will increase as others take buyouts and the staff shrinks. You may not be working with the colleagues you have come to enjoy.
To be successful, a platoon sergeant must be organized, detail-oriented and able to maintain a positive attitude so that each subordinate will perform to her potential and benefit the entire unit.
On the face of it, this may seem like an odd question, but recruiters have a very good reason for asking it. Consider this; you must first be a good follower in order to then become a good leader. By being a good follower, you learn from othersâ experience and benefit from their guidance and superior industry knowledge which can only help you to become a better leader yourself when the time comes.