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When it comes to planning your own career, studying in a targeted manner helps you create greater value within a given time frame, making it easier to narrow the gap between your goals and achieve them. Before answering where you should charge your skills, first clarify your own needs. Think about the following points: First, identify your goals and the gaps you have. 1. What kind of job do you expect to have? 2. What are the requirements for the position? What am I lacking? 3. Develop a learning and improvement plan for the skills you lack ； 4. Dedicate yourself fully to gaining the necessary skills and experience, in accordance with the planned schedule, so as to meet and even exceed the requirements of the position. II. Understanding the current situation of the new unit and determining one’s own area of study and focus. Job transfers usually take place within a company. If you wish to work in equipment management, the following approach can serve as a guide: 1. To do a good job in equipment management, both management skills and technical knowledge are necessary, that is, specialized knowledge in equipment management combined with professional technical skills related to the specific role (your expertise in mechanics or electrical engineering, for example). 2、Before joining a new organization, you should first understand the strengths and weaknesses of the previous person in that position, the reasons for their transfer or departure, and what the management style is like at the new organization (Especially between your direct supervisor and the senior management team. ) How is it for your career development? How much more is the salary for this position compared to what you have now? How are the working hours? 3. What is the biggest issue for new organizations in terms of equipment management? What are the strengths? If you were to manage this unit, from which aspects would you approach management? Tip: 1–2 months after you start your role, it’s usually a good idea to discuss with your supervisor the typical problems that exist at the moment, as well as the possible solutions you have, so that your supervisor will think you’re competent. 4. In terms of professional knowledge in equipment management, you need to be able to identify the organizational structure for equipment management in new units, the staffing arrangement, the capabilities of personnel, management processes, management systems, technical standards for equipment, as well as the specific practices related to the maintenance, inspection, lubrication, and repair of equipment on-site. You should also be able to identify the equipment that causes problems affecting efficiency or quality, as well as conduct performance evaluations, in order to pinpoint any existing shortcomings. 【Management means being able to identify the issues in the management aspect, or determine where improvements are needed. 】 5. In terms of equipment technology, you need to be familiar with the production processes and equipment performance of the new unit, as well as the technical standards related to its equipment; you should also know the skill levels of the unit’s technical staff (who is best at diagnosing or repairing which types of equipment?) ) Which devices are sent out for external repair, and which devices, systems, or components are you good at repairing? (Hint: As a equipment manager, it’s not necessary to be able to repair everything; at least you should be better at certain areas than others, such as repairing motors, frequency converters, hydraulic equipment, pumps, compressors, boilers, machine tools, etc. A leader with specialized technical skills is the foundation for gaining the recognition of equipment technicians.) ) [Technology, that is, your professional ability to solve certain technical issues related to equipment.] To summarize the above, there are 2 key points: Key Point 1: In terms of equipment management, one must be able to identify problems, and based on the company’s existing resources, come up with feasible and effective improvement plans; furthermore, it is necessary to organize the relevant personnel and guide them in making every effort to bring about those improvements. In addition to specialized knowledge in equipment management, you need to assess your own leadership skills in managing and leading teams; if necessary, you can learn from experts in business management with practical experience in China (such as experts like Li Zeyao). Focus 2: In terms of equipment technology, you need to be familiar with the performance of the equipment in the new facility, as well as the production processes, and understand the relationship between the equipment and safety and product quality; you should also be aware of the technical standards applicable to such equipment. Summary: In one sentence, it’s about integrating learning with practice – what do you need to do yourself? What’s missing? Just fill in what is missing. Studying in a targeted manner with a clear purpose, and taking numerous actions in a short period of time, will naturally lead to achieving your desired goals.