Why titles matter

• If recruiters or business owners are getting enough applications, they might only have time to scan your application and resume. They're likely to notice the titles that closely match what they're looking for. So, even if you've done the work of a Marketing Specialist, your Social Media Coordinator title is what's sticking out to them. 
• It's also important to note that hiring managers love to see growth over the years, and even if your responsibilities shifted, it can get lost if it's all under one title.

If you're getting the feeling that what you're consistently working on has moved beyond your title, it may be time to do some digging.

Start by researching different roles in your industry and field. Take notes:

• What job titles come up a lot? Having a job title that's "famili...