Job Title

CrispyWombat · 13 Apr 2017 at 11:21

I'm having a bit of an issue where I'm getting knocked back for jobs by recruiters due to my current job title vs. the positions I'm applying for.

Currently my contract states IT Manager, the job is split between management of all the business IT needs and Data/Analysis work which is the core business. Probably split 75% Data - 25% IT.

I'm looking to move into 2nd/3rd line support as pushing data about doesn't really interest me a huge amount anymore.

Really I'm looking for suggestions of an alternate job title I can bung on the CV that looks a bit less senior.

dowie · 13 Apr 2017 at 16:57

why not move into 100% IT management?

randomshenans · 13 Apr 2017 at 19:01

Yea, I'd say 2/3rd line is a backwards move by a way. If you go for a bigger IT Manager role you'd be much better off career wise.

Mr-White · 14 Apr 2017 at 12:47

My job title doesn't match what I do, I've asked my boss several times to change it. I just use a job title that fits, which means I've never given out any of my business cards.

Deleted member 77746 · 17 Apr 2017 at 22:42

Mr-White said:
My job title doesn't match what I do, I've asked my boss several times to change it. I just use a job title that fits, which means I've never given out any of my business cards.

Just give out your business cards. The real important information is your name and contact number.

Mr-White · 18 Apr 2017 at 19:04

mrbell1984 said:
Just give out your business cards. The real important information is your name and contact number.

Luckily I rarely get the chance to hand them out.

Amp34 · 18 Apr 2017 at 19:08

Job titles mean little TBH. On a CV you can always make it clear what your role actually is. As long as its broadly related to what you want to do then it really shouldn't be an issue.

dowie · 19 Apr 2017 at 21:06

job titles can sometimes have an impact regardless of what you do - especially if they reflect some level of seniority - for example say you're in your late 20s and considering working in a bank - you might want to make sure you're a 'Vice President' rather than an 'Associate' as correcting that once you're in the role could take another couple of years

Hades · 26 Apr 2017 at 12:07

I'd suggest tailoring your CV to the specific role you are applying for. For example if applying for a management role then stress the management side of your CV, but if it's more towards data analysis then bring out those points in the CV instead. The job title can sometimes be changed subtly to reflect this too without lying about the role.

e.g. "Project Manager, Data Analytics" or "Subject Matter Expetrt, Data Analytics"