I’m applying for new jobs but my current job title is rubbish…

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…because it doesn’t reflect my experience at all. It’s a bit niche and don’t want to be outing, there are less than 40 of us in the UK at my level, but it’s along the lines of Secretary when what I actually do is more along the lines operations management.

I built up the commercial side of the business increasing revenue by a significant amount. I also made significant cost savings. They employed three new people due to growth I was responsible for. And I drove this, I wasn’t asked to do it. It was my initiative.

One of these roles was commercial manager and I was asked to apply but I couldn’t be as flexible as they wanted due to childcare. But I’ve now found a similar role, that I know I could do. But I’ve got such a crappy job title I don’t know how to make it clear I’m capable.

Any advice?

Surely your CV sets out the details of your role responsibilities/ achievements not just the title?

Put a sensible JT and the actual one in brackets. No one will care so long as you don't look like you're trying to lie :)

Thanks @MrsElsa.

@user628468523532453 yes, I’d hope so. I think I’m just hyper aware that my JT sounds entry level outside my area. I told someone I was looking for a new job, they asked what I did and they said their workplace was hiring. The job was £10k less than I’m on. They raved about it and asked if I had applied so I said it was less that I was looking for and it was clear there was obvious surprise. Not the first time it’s happened either.

I am probably overthinking it though.

If the new role is in the same field, won't people understand the odd terminology anyway?

Yes absolutely put a job title that reflects the role in the real world, and then the specific one in brackets or beside it or don't bother it's all fine

Lea than 40 of you in the Uk🤷‍♀️ Really. Then then niche roles you apply to will surely understand that

Then put the description down rather than title?

I work on a team of 20 we all have the same job, we have several tittles in the team!

Change it on your cv

I think the suggestions to change the job title on your CV are bad suggestions. Referencing usually involves checking two things, dates and job title, I wouldn’t be lying over one of those two things.

Use your CV to outline your role and achievements.

Just choose a suitable job title and clarify if necessary in interview stage

I would agree with this, if a reference came back with a different job title I'd think this was odd and it would make me suspicious. Surely the description of duties would be the best place to explain.