Job title
A job title is the name an employer gives a role, which may suggest its function or level of responsibility.
Titles are useful search terms, but they are an incomplete description of the work. A manager may supervise people, manage a process, or manage customer accounts. Seniority labels can also differ between employers. Compare the duties, decisions, reporting line and pay before treating similar titles as equivalent roles.
The European Commission's ESCO classification distinguishes an occupation, which groups similar work, from a specific job. When searching, try related titles and the skills or tasks you want to use. On your CV, keep your employment history accurate. If an internal title is unclear outside the organisation, add a brief explanation in parentheses or describe the function in the next line. Avoid changing the title in a way that claims greater seniority.
Example
Someone employed as a customer champion adds customer support in parentheses, then describes the support tickets and product questions they handled.
What to check
- Compare responsibilities as well as titles.
- Search common alternative names for the work.
- Explain unfamiliar titles without inflating them.