Chief Innovation Officer is NOT a Job Title

By Scott Hepburn | Comments (7) | Trackbacks (0)

Vice President of Fun? Chief Inspiration Officer? Secretary of the Interior?

I’ve seen some pretty outlandish job titles in my day, but this has gone too far. There’s a fine line between creativity and absurdity. It’s time we do something.

In my new role as Grand Poobah of Proclamations, I’m declaring a moratorium on stupid, made-up job titles. I’ve consulted with my Excellence Executives, and they assure me such a ban is fair game. I’ve asked the Ministry of Truth to distribute Job Title Recallibration Guidelines. Are you with me?

The following are real examples of job titles people hold, as found on LinkedIn:

(Editor’s Note: You know what else is a dumb job title? Veteran copywriter and professional storyteller. VP of Emerging Media, on the other hand — now there’s a title with teeth, eh boss?)

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  • you forgot Ringleader, that is a classic!

  • I make special exceptions for the circus. My parents were carnies (sorry, "Amusement Operators").

  • Personally, I always chuckle at the multi-level job titles like:


    Analyst I

    Analyst II


    ..


    Analyst XI

  • s an Analyst XI sorta like a Seventh Level Dungeonlord?
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