Individual Contributor

Career Overview

$91,729

median annual salary

Be your own boss and an important part of the chain of production.

Learn the fundamentals of high-level business processes.

Gain entrepreneurial skills as you learn how to optimize manufacturing operations.

Become a master of your skillset and help inform company leadership.

Make your own schedule and work on your own time.

What It Takes

Being an individual contributor means working your way up through a company without taking a management track. It’s an opportunity to work on your specialty without the day-to-day responsibilities of leading a team of people. If you like to work alone, explore this career.

Strong Work Ethic

Individual contributors need to be masters of their craft and great self-motivators.

An Independent Mindset

Although you’re not a manager, you’re just as accountable for upholding the standards of the company.

Problem-Solving Skills

You’ll be challenged every day with new, evolving situations. You have to adapt and react.

Collaborative Thinking

You might not be a manager, but you still need to collaborate seamlessly with a team.

An Entrepreneurial Spirit

Learning more about how a business works will go a long way in this profession.

Career Progression

Step 1

Find your focus area

Step 2

Obtain degree or certification

Step 3

Master your skill

Step 4

Become company partner

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