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Why Job Titles Can Be Misleading When Choosing a Career
Job titles are labels. The same title can represent different work across organizations.
Example: Business Analyst
"Business Analyst" can involve very different proportions of: data analysis; process analysis; stakeholder communication; documentation; technology; project work.
What to do instead
Read actual job descriptions. Compare multiple employers. Speak with practitioners. Look at required skills and daily responsibilities. This produces a much more accurate picture of the occupation.
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