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What Is Job Title?

Job Title refers to the official designation of an employee, reflecting their position, duties, and responsibilities within an organization. It assists in establishing the level of hierarchy, reporting, and professional identity. Recruitment, performance analysis, and salary benchmarking would not be possible without job titles.

Effective and clear job titles help in improving communication both within the company and with the outside stakeholders because everybody knows the job scope and the expectations that come with each designation.

Examples:

She recently had a job title change from marketing executive to brand manager.

Job titles introduce the applicants to understanding the extent and nature of a job.

Restructuring job titles may enhance organizational clarity and employee motivation.

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