Position title on resume?

Question

After such hectic and busy holidays, I'm back with job hunting and I really hate it and so I hope to get a new job by summer. Please help me. Is there a rule about changing the position title from what it is to something else on resume? I'm not talking about something that is so out of it. I"m talking about a title that aptly describes my position and it'll be more easier to grab by prospective employers. I want to change it but I'm scared cuz I know the some companies check with previous work companies for verification. Of course, I don't want to sound a liar. Thank you

Answer 1

Never lie on an job application. When applying for a new job, update your resume with all of the titles for the jobs you left with, not necessarily the position/title you were hired originally for. Expect companies to do a background check so do not lie. There is no need to embellish your resume if you have the requisite skills it will show, if you do not lying will not help you b/c ultimately your lie will unfold. Good luck and remember try not to focus on the position titles as much as the SKILLS you've developed and currently possess, THAT is what any future employer will hire you for.

Answer 2

Don't do it. Go with the title you have at the current job. Then basically use the words of the "better title" you were thinking of i the first line where you describe what you did at that company. I think most potential employers understand that a "Product Manager" for example can do a heck of alot of stuff, or not really very much, depending on the company.

Answer 3

I was taught to use three adjectives to describe myself and then use three other adjectives to describe the position you want.
Now if you are filling out something for a website such as Hot Jobs or Monster you want to be sure to also use as much current and applicable information as possible as far as paid work is concerned then where volunteerism is noted make sure you have that as throughly noted as possible... and as for the resume question you have different templates to work with with different software and it usually comes left justified and is bold or underlined and italized.

If you held more then one position with a company go a head and put all positions held down, be sure however to use dates to denote from what date to what date you help each position. IF you can't remember exact dates then use nuemaric months and years only (ex: 12/2204-present).

Remember though that if you have multiple places where you have held more then one position then you need only put in the most applicable position held for each company.

Answer 4

Dont lie on your resume as that is a turn off for employers and just put down your job title no matter how unappealing it sounds and then in the paragraph when you talk about yourself and your job put a respectable title and explain your duties along with your goals and accomplishments and say about how you would like to further your career with this company and do your research on the company as that could come in handy.

Answer 5

It is normal for engineers to work in completely different fields. I studied Industrial Engineering. I had two job offers right out of college. One was as a Mechanical engineer and one was as a Civil Engineer. This is because I took the same classes for the first 2.5 years since the three majors are somewhat similar. I worked as a Mechanical Engineer, then a Manufacturing Engineer, then a Quality Engineer, then an Industrial Engineer, and now I am a Process Engineer.

Answer 6

Why not tackle this from a different perspective:

Hiring companies are most interested in what you bring to the table:

What skills do you have. How relateable are you. Are you punctual. Do you keep your word when you give it. etc...

What work experiences have you succeeded at?

Always match your skills with the position THEY are trying to fill. Show why you warrant an interview sooner than later.

Hope this makes some sense to you.

Good Fortune to You.

Answer 7

Put your real title down, with maybe a second title. Most of all, provide a great explanation of your job. You definitely don't want to lie on your resume.

Answer 8

I've read that it is okay to change your title as long as the new title is more descriptive of the work you were doing.

I don't think modifying the title will be a problem and I don't consider that lying.

Answer 9

if it makes you uncomfortable now howd you feel in interview room under pressure.