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@RoamingJacketZone5001 hour agoUnited States
My industry title sounds junior even though my responsibility is senior. How do I explain that?
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My company uses titles that are much flatter than most firms. My official title sounds fairly junior, but I manage major clients and lead people with more impressive titles elsewhere. I worry recruiters will underestimate my level before reading the bullets.
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