Here, have yourself a nice title, but don't expect me to treat you any differently
May 24th 2010 02:46
You know, it's been about 5 months since I started this role. Way past introductory period, just past probationary period, yet I don't feel challenged. In fact, I sit here in a dream-like state, without needing to thinking, simply reading and typing away with a template at hand, like a trained monkey on auto-drive.
I thought I was a Business Analyst? That's what I applied for isn't it?
Then it seems that Business Analyst was a title throw freely around this office. Everyone was one, even the interns from uni, and if you are one, you are more likely to be at the bottom of the ladder (just on top of the receptionist).
This is not what I signed up for, and recently I found that I wasn't the only one. Our current receptionist Jan (name modified) with qualifications as Project Coordinator, originally interviewed for a job titled 'Project Resource Assistant'. It wasn't until her first day did she realise she was going to be a receptionist.
And because of this, the entire office, those who are not in the position, think themselves superior and treat her accordingly.
You can imagine her dismay, but what can you do?
Uptitling is a trend and everyone's doing it. This is one way of employers to ensure they get lots of interests so they can pick the best - even if they didn't need the best.
The downside is, for people like Jan and I, will realise eventually that we are wasting our previous experience and qualifications by staying here, and will eventually seek other adventures.
I personally don't have any advise on how to avoid the situation, besides asking lots of questions at the interview. Very specific questions such as "Could you please describe what my daily routine could entail?" would generally give you a good idea if the employers have correctly described the role in their advertisement. I myself didn't end up asking, and only took the job because it paid. I don't have an idea of what one can do when in this situation either. If any of you out there have a clue, please do share!
Read: Make a name for yourself
Read: Definition - Uptitling
I thought I was a Business Analyst? That's what I applied for isn't it?
Then it seems that Business Analyst was a title throw freely around this office. Everyone was one, even the interns from uni, and if you are one, you are more likely to be at the bottom of the ladder (just on top of the receptionist).
This is not what I signed up for, and recently I found that I wasn't the only one. Our current receptionist Jan (name modified) with qualifications as Project Coordinator, originally interviewed for a job titled 'Project Resource Assistant'. It wasn't until her first day did she realise she was going to be a receptionist.
And because of this, the entire office, those who are not in the position, think themselves superior and treat her accordingly.
You can imagine her dismay, but what can you do?
Uptitling is a trend and everyone's doing it. This is one way of employers to ensure they get lots of interests so they can pick the best - even if they didn't need the best.
The downside is, for people like Jan and I, will realise eventually that we are wasting our previous experience and qualifications by staying here, and will eventually seek other adventures.
I personally don't have any advise on how to avoid the situation, besides asking lots of questions at the interview. Very specific questions such as "Could you please describe what my daily routine could entail?" would generally give you a good idea if the employers have correctly described the role in their advertisement. I myself didn't end up asking, and only took the job because it paid. I don't have an idea of what one can do when in this situation either. If any of you out there have a clue, please do share!
Read: Make a name for yourself
Read: Definition - Uptitling
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