Colin is an assistant manager in his firm's credit department. He works closely with a more experienced manager to learn how to perform all of the functions involved in credit management. Colin believes he will soon be experienced enough to take over a senior position in his department. Colin has the benefit of serving as an understudy.

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An understudy position allows a junior manager to work as an assistant to a higher-level manager and to learn the management functions needed to assume the higher-level position. Understudy positions frequently have the term assistant or undersecretary in their job title.

Colin Is an Assistant Manager in His Firm's Credit Department