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As a North American Hi-Tech worker I certainly do attach great importance to
my title.
That "Senior" attached to the title translates to about 20% - 30% higher
compensation ($$$$$).
I notice many posters belong to the "call me what you want, just pay me
fairly" school of thought. This strikes me as naive. By the same logic they
could send in a resume written in crayon, since the qualifications read the
same be they written in crayon or laser ink.
Simply put, your title today will affect your pay tomorrow. Consider a
hiring manager scanning resumes for an experienced tech writer.
If your resume says "Senior" they have the assurance that at least SOMEONE
out there considered you so qualified. No "Senior" and they'll have to read
deeper; if they have a lot of resumes, they'll call the non-Seniors last, if
ever. Unless of course they are looking to low ball you on salary.
To sum up, IMHO job title directly affects compensation and opportunity,
both present and future. So by God yes I do attach importance to it!
Andy Dugas
-----Original Message-----
From: pkingston -at- nomadsoft -dot- co -dot- uk [mailto:pkingston -at- nomadsoft -dot- co -dot- uk]
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 8:21 AM
To: TECHWR-L
Subject: RE: Senior Technical Writer
Is it just my impression, or do North American Hi-Tech workers seem to
attach a large amount of importance to their job titles?
My experience of working in the UK has been the opposite. I'd be interested
in any comments, offline if appropriate.
Peter Kingston
Technical Author
Nomad Software
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7292 2413
e-mail: pkingston -at- nomadsoft -dot- co -dot- uk
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