Is it Ok to Change a Job Title on Your Resume →

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Resume key points include name, titles, companies, start & end dates, keywords, and education, and these may all be seen by an employer who may only spend 6 - 7 seconds scanning the resume to decide whether to spend more time.

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Job titles are important because they allow members of your own and other organizations to know the type of work you do and your experience level. For example, if you are looking for a job, the job title is the most vital message initially seen on your resume and serves multiple purposes, but it needs to describe the duties you performed.

If your job title is unique and vague, consider adding corresponding traditional tags next to yours in parentheses on resumes and LinkedIn profiles, which will help match employers’ keyword searches.

A good time to consider the strength of your job title is each time your job changes by adding new responsibilities. For example, asking to change the job title or expand to include the additional burden will be an important way to show your job growth and track record on your resume and LinkedIn profile.

When is it Ok to Change the Title?

When job titles generally mean the same thing and are used interchangeably. Sometimes it makes little difference if your Media Manager, Marketing Manager, or Engagement Manager. Pick one that fits what you’re applying for.

If your job title doesn't accurately reflect what you do, consider labeling it to fit what you do.

If your job has changed, your official title still needs to be. Maybe you have taken on new responsibilities and or were promoted.

Even if you can’t change the title, you can add new or different duties that the title doesn’t reflect.

How to Prepare for the Coming "Great Resignation" →

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An article in Yahoo News by Erica Pandey on June 14th, 2021, titled “The Great Resignation”: Upwards of 40% of workers are thinking about quitting their jobs, makes some interesting observations and opens up a lot of questions.

The article asks, “What's happening: Workers have had more than a year to reconsider work-life balance or career paths, and as the world opens up, many of them will give their two weeks' notice and make those changes they’ve been dreaming about.”

The same article quotes the World Economic Forum, adding these thoughts to the subject.

• 41% of workers globally are thinking about handing in their notice, according to a new Microsoft survey.

• A hybrid blend of in-person and remote work could help maintain a sense of balance – but bosses need to do more.

• Junior workforce members, including Generation Z, are facing digital burnout.

As an experienced Career Coach, my thoughts about these predictions are heavily influenced by the time I spent working with hundreds of individuals looking for jobs throughout the Pandemic.

Changing Careers can be expensive unless you find where your skills and experience still fit. Don’t quit your job before you find a new one. Don’t just assume it will be easy to find a new job. Learn more about the “Informational Interview” and use it before you quit and during your search. LinkedIn is the perfect tool to use to look while still working.

Read a good book on job search strategies first before starting your search. I wrote a book and published it in September 2020 while the recent economic changes were fresh, so it is relevant and will help you.

Work Matters Insights and Strategies for Job Seekers in This Rapidly Changing Economy is available on Amazon in eBook or paperback

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