Everyday Office Jargon · Vice President level

"Ninja/Rockstar/Guru"

"Ninja," "Rockstar," and "Guru" are self-applied or recruiter-applied titles meant to signal exceptional skill, usually without evidence to support the claim.

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How "Ninja/Rockstar/Guru" shows up at work

These titles show up in LinkedIn headlines, job postings, and email signatures from people who feel that standard job titles undersell them. Hiring managers who use them in job descriptions are screening in a specific type of candidate and out everyone else.

Buzzword

We are looking for a marketing ninja to join our fast-growing team.

Plain English

We are looking for a skilled marketer to join our fast-growing team.

Corporate Rank: Vice President · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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