Tips for Creating a New Job Title

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Do’s:

• Develop a protocol. Having a system helps avoid bias.

• Focus on skills and expertise.

• Consider employee input on their new job.

• Be specific.

• Include the level of seniority.

• Common titles make your job easier for applicants and search engines to find.

 

Don’ts:

• Don’t use industry jargon or inside jokes.

• Avoid abbreviations and acronyms.

• Avoid superlatives or internal references.

• Leave out extraneous information.

• Avoid title inflation.

• Think long term. Fun and funky job titles are hard to recruit for.

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