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Figuring out the right title: working backward
If you see job titles that look like what you want to do, even if it's not what you do now, you can work backward from there - figure out what the level below that is, or find people in that role and see what their previous title was. That will help you title yourself to be successful in your next career step.
Be careful of "unique" titles. You'll see job posts for things like "Marketing Guru" or "Happiness Maker" or something similar. Just skip those—they're too vague and don't map to anything that will help you down the line.
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How to figure out the right 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...
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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 ...
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How to ask for a title change
Once you've done your research, made your notes, and come up with a proposal for a new title, set up a meeting with your manager (face-to-face ideally):
- Let them know you want to talk about your career growth and specifically your title.
- Tell them how much you've enjoyed your c...
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