How did you make the jump to manager?

Currently a Senior (L5) with 8 years of experience and looking to change companies in the next six months.

Already getting some interviews for the staff level but I'm keen on switching to the manager track sooner but don't have people management experience beyond mentoring junior ICs and having interns.

Is my best bet taking a staff role at a smaller company and trying to make the switch internally when the opportunity presents?

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I would just apply for manager.. 8 years is enough mentoring juniors and interns in my opinion should be good enough to apply for manager at MOST places just demonstrate you have the aptitude to lead and learn.
and your profile says you work at meta which is such a large org most other orgs would be like idk the structure at meta so it’s prob more competitive to be manager which means this person is qualified. Good luck.

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