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I Said No to a ‘Senior’ Job Title (And You Should Too)
The right title for the right price.
We all want to have a sense of progression in our careers. Being called ‘Senior’ might be an ego boost, but it could also come with unforeseen consequences. I’ll uncover a few traps I almost fell for so that you don’t make that mistake either.
A while back, I received a job offer from a multinational company in a field new to me, but something felt off — I had to stand my ground. I decided to research it a little and write about it here.
Job Search Landscape and Challenges
Many comment on it, I might’ve unintentionally programmed my LinkedIn feed, or it’s a global thing, but job search right now is brutal, so when you get an offer, or even an interview for that matter, you are rightfully hyped. Beware though, that’s just the beginning.
What it Means to be a Senior
Let’s start by describing what a Senior role should be. I’d like to note that before an offer was made to me, there was no mention of it being a senior role; it was labelled mid-level.
These high-level professionals are experienced, autonomous, and can make important decisions without the need for supervision. (Heinsohn, n.d.)
