General Managers & Top Executives
| Description |
OES Code: 19005 |
General Managers and Executives are top and middle managers whose duties and responsibilities are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any functional or line area of management and administration. These managers generally work through departmental or subordinate executives. This category does not include managers of smaller establishments who typically engage in the same activities as the workers they supervise and report them in the appropriate category in the other divisions.
Wages, California
| Entry-Level Hourly Wage |
$16.94 |
| 25th Percentile |
$20.68 |
| 50th Percentile |
$35.05 |
| 75th Percentile |
$56.40 |
Wages, San Joaquin County
| Entry-Level Hourly Wage |
$18.97 |
| 25th Percentile |
$23.40 |
| 50th Percentile |
$33.41 |
| 75th Percentile |
$47.23 |
Wages by California County
• OES Survey
• CCOIS Survey
Hours & Benefits
Almost all employers include paid vacation and medical and dental insurance and sick leave as part of their benefit package. Life insurance, retirement plans and vision insurance also are offered by most employers.
Employment Trends, California
| Employment 1998 |
366,600 |
| Projected Employment 2008 |
452,200 |
| Percent Change 1998-2008 |
23.3% |
| Separations 1998-2008 |
71,700 |
Employment Trends, San Joaquin County
| Employment 1999 |
4,010 |
| Projected Employment 2006 |
4,780 |
| Percent Change 1998-2006 |
19.2% |
| Separations 1999-2006 |
530 |
Employment Trends by California County
Advancement
This is a career track occupation. Employers usually do not hire inexperienced applicants for this occupation, but do promote from within from lower ranking supervisorial and managerial positions. Many employers recruit through newspaper advertisements.
Getting the Job & Other Information
College students would be well advised to join a student association of a management professional organization to learn more about the field and network with other professionals. Such contacts provide job seekers with job
leads. Students should also register with their college placement office and read classified ads. Job seekers can apply directly to government and private agencies and register with the Employment Development Department.
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Education and Training
Many employers report that most recent hires have completed BA or MA degrees. Employers almost always require prior experience, but sometimes substitute training for experience.
Employers expect skill needs will increase over the next five years for this occupation in areas such as computer use, interpersonal communication, legal knowledge, and organization and management skills.
Certain jobs may also require additional background in such fields as engineering, finance, health or law. Graduate work is becoming increasingly important for management executives.
Skills & Other Requirements
Most employers report that Management and Top Executives need to have knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software. Many also mentioned database software is important also.
In addition to the software mentioned above, employers also report that the following technical skills are important: Ability to analyze data to solve problems; Ability to read and comprehend information quickly
Ability to interpret data; Public contact skills, Performance appraisal skills; Verbal presentation skills; Ability to hire/assign personnel; Knowledge of economic principles; Knowledge of financial planning; Knowledge of business math; Familiarity with computerized accounting; Knowledge of the organization &. other occupational duties
Employers also mentioned that the following Personal Skills are very important also: Ability to plan and organize the work of others; Ability to maintain good business relationships; Ability to interview others for information; Familiarity with statistical analysis; Ability to give oral instructions; Ability to take charge and handle the unexpected; Ability to motivate others, Leadership skills; Skill in setting work priorities; Ability to work independently; Oral communication skills; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to interact well with others; Ability to write effectively.
References
Related Occupations: Human Resources Manager
Training: California Training and Education Providers (CTEP) |
