When considering a candidate, how much weight do former titles hold?
For example, a senior manager PMM title at a small company may hold the same responsibilities of a manager or lead PMM title at a large enterprise. I've heard many in my network worried to take a "dip in title" when moving in fear that it will hurt their resume progression. I'm interested to hear your take on it!
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If you're chasing titles, you might want to be concerned. I prefer to think about the long term plan and look for opportunities that further my career ambitions. Its ok t...
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Lemon.io Head of Growth Product Marketing | Formerly LottieFiles, WeLoveNoCode (made $3.6M ARR), Abstract, Flawless App (sold) • 3y
Titles can be adjusted "to fit the role" but the real achievements are something harder to trick. That's why I always look for what the candidate achieved, why, and how. ...
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Zennify Director of Product Marketing | Formerly Maxis Telecommunications, Singtel (Singapore Telecommunications), LinkedIn, Hootsuite, Certn, BenchSci, Zennify • 2y
Former titles shouldn't be used as a main indicator of suitability. When interviewing candidates, I look for transferable skills and relevant experience. Some of the best...
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