‘I want to be called Supreme Commander of the Universe’
July 16, 2008 by Fred HosierPosted in: Fun stuff on the Web, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
As an HR pro, you’ve heard all kinds of unreasonable requests from good prospects you’re recruiting.
Maybe they want an extra week of vacation or an office rather than a cubicle.
Then there’s the matter of titles. Apparently they’re becoming more important.
Companies are offering titles including such words as “chief” as lures to entice new employees, according to Michael Jalbert, president of search firm MRINetwork.
Jalbert says it’s not just about titles. These employees are often assuming more management duties, so the titles reflect their new responsibilities.
An example: Chief of Internal Customer Devotion — a payroll position, according to an article on jobsinthemoney.com.
Is there a downside to this? Possibly, if a job doesn’t live up to its title. That could drive employees away.
What’s the best “creative” job title you’ve heard? Let us know about it.
July 18th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Vice President of Development for Sexy Bras and Panties (Victoria Secret)
El Grande Queso
July 18th, 2008 at 10:19 am
I know of a company that has generic titles for varying “types of jobs” – pencil pusher (any office type position), productivity pusher (supervisory employee) and policy pushers (management). I guess it makes the “roles” pretty clear.
July 18th, 2008 at 10:40 am
best creative title – Head Chief
July 18th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
My boss worked for a gas station pumping gas and cleaning windshields while going to college. His title? Petroleum Distribution Engineer
July 18th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
The front desk receptionist for a company we work with has a sign with her name and title…”Director of First Impressions”
August 11th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
I once worked for a stuffed animal manufacturing company – my title: Assistant Zoo Keeper. I was the retail store and factory tour assistant manager…