What is your title?

What is your title at work?

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0ldman said:
rotflmao

I know the feeling. Half thought I was a student cuz I was young, others thought I was someone's brother... and my "office" was wherever I happened to land, which was often in an old office full of junk PC's I was working on...
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We had some smartass receptionist a while back at my previous employer, and she had referred to me as an intern one day. I explained to her what I did, and that I was not an intern. A week later she referred to me again as an intern, and rolled her eyes when I corrected her. Then she called me in my office to come help her with an Excel problem. I told her we had people specifically to help with desktop applications, and that wasn't my job (I was being an ass to her now..). She said "Well, you're an IT intern, you're supposed to do anything related to computers." I asked her how much she made, and she said $18/hr. I asked her how many "interns" she knew that made more money than she did, then hung up the phone. It was even funnier that she was 10 years older than me. Hehehe. Just goes to show that people make all kinds of assumptions when you're a young person, no matter what kind of job you do.
 
I am a computer support tech, however i also do server and network administration as problems arise.
 
I work for a small company, employee ID # 0001. The official title is "Director of Network Operations", in reality it would more closely match COO/CTO but since we have no CEO/board I'm a director. I do or have done everything, from our first phone order, network design, network management, server management, WAN design, Fiber overbuild design.....the list goes on and on and everyday get's something added to it, but it's a great company and I love my employees.
 
I was employee #18 at a startup.

I was a Systems Engineer. Pre / post sales technical, demo's, support, software testing, and in-house IT stuff.

Then I got laid off. Cool thing is, I was due for a raise in March and with a new job I'll ask for a tad more.
 
Boscoh said:
We had some smartass receptionist a while back at my previous employer, and she had referred to me as an intern one day. I explained to her what I did, and that I was not an intern. A week later she referred to me again as an intern, and rolled her eyes when I corrected her. Then she called me in my office to come help her with an Excel problem. I told her we had people specifically to help with desktop applications, and that wasn't my job (I was being an ass to her now..). She said "Well, you're an IT intern, you're supposed to do anything related to computers." I asked her how much she made, and she said $18/hr. I asked her how many "interns" she knew that made more money than she did, then hung up the phone. It was even funnier that she was 10 years older than me. Hehehe. Just goes to show that people make all kinds of assumptions when you're a young person, no matter what kind of job you do.
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Wow, either she was being a total ass, or she had the hawts for you.
 
versello said:
Wow, either she was being a total ass, or she had the hawts for you.
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A little of both actually, now that you mention that and I think back on it lol. Oh well, I had a grilfriend (who's now my fiancee) who is Hooter's Girl material and just fucking awesome overall. Can't get much better than that.
 
For all those people posting "All of the above" I wonder, how in the world do you find a way to summarize that on a resume? Maybe I'm just not eloquent enough, but when I sit down to update my resume it seems like I stare at the screen for a while then just start listing everything I can think of that I do.

There have been times I've been tempted to use the line, "Responsibilities include: anything that uses electricity"

Honestly I'm just glad I've got a good stable job that I can be happy with. Much better than sending out resumes to every Tom, Dick, and Harry needing another [insert fancy title], aka "computer guy".
 
Honestly I'm just glad I've got a good stable job that I can be happy with. Much better than sending out resumes to every Tom, Dick, and Harry needing another [insert fancy title], aka "computer guy".
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yeah definatly. right on. I'm employee like #5 (or so) for this place, they treat me well, they pay nice, and they actually let me work around my college schedule. They hired me right out of high school, did on the job training, let me work full time when school is out, and weekends in the school year. I can't ask for much more then that! :D :D
 
For all those people posting "All of the above" I wonder, how in the world do you find a way to summarize that on a resume? Maybe I'm just not eloquent enough, but when I sit down to update my resume it seems like I stare at the screen for a while then just start listing everything I can think of that I do.

There have been times I've been tempted to use the line, "Responsibilities include: anything that uses electricity"

Honestly I'm just glad I've got a good stable job that I can be happy with. Much better than sending out resumes to every Tom, Dick, and Harry needing another [insert fancy title], aka "computer guy".
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My resume was kinda short, even though I had done just about everything imaginable with a Windows PC as well as manage a Linux email server.

Now, its too long, its nice when they have a form with checkboxes and skillsets, otherwise its just too damn much to put on a resume and actually expect anyone to read. Good thing, now I'm running my own biz, screw filling out a resume.
 
DarkOne_BW said:
For all those people posting "All of the above" I wonder, how in the world do you find a way to summarize that on a resume? Maybe I'm just not eloquent enough, but when I sit down to update my resume it seems like I stare at the screen for a while then just start listing everything I can think of that I do.

There have been times I've been tempted to use the line, "Responsibilities include: anything that uses electricity"

Honestly I'm just glad I've got a good stable job that I can be happy with. Much better than sending out resumes to every Tom, Dick, and Harry needing another [insert fancy title], aka "computer guy".
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You only list the experience most relevant to the job your applying for. ie don't bother listing your Exchange experience for a desktop support position. Remember - every resume should be tailored to the position you're applying for.

 
I am a Telecommunications Analyst

BUT I should be (Senior) Network Engineer - been here dealing with this section of the company's network for the longest, and I have done everything from ground up with the network. Just an excuse to pay us less I suppose. Everyone here has that title.
 
many titles

The Go to Guy :)

for more professional titles

Head Of Support
Operations
Network Administrator
Systems Admin
System Security

i pretty much do it all in this company when it comes to any hardware / networking.
 
I don't know, but I get the feeling this thread should stick with what-was-the-official-title given to you on the job, instead of:

"because I work with everything computers, that makes me the Security Engineer, Systems Analyst, Technician and Biochemist"
 
Webmaster officially, but I call myself the Webmaster and Server Administrator.
 
versello said:
I don't know, but I get the feeling this thread should stick with what-was-the-official-title given to you on the job, instead of:

"because I work with everything computers, that makes me the Security Engineer, Systems Analyst, Technician and Biochemist"
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My Bad then, Operations i guess would sum it all up for me.
 
Other - My boss told me that he didn't care what my title was and to use anything I wanted. I figured someone would get upset if my email signature said CEO, so I decided not to go crazy and call my self a "Systems Engineer".
 
Damn, the more I learn about networking/telco stuff, the less I know! I'm impressed, there is a sh!tload to know and sooooo many different possibilities, configurations, trouble shoots etc. It's not my field per se but I'm definitely interested...

I'm a student for actual Systems Design Engineering @ University of Waterloo , so although I wont learn much about network infrastructure at school, I try my best by learning here and online! Thanks guys for all your valuable time and effort into sharing your knowledge!
 
The title changes based on who I'm talking to. When tring to pitch web app services it's Software Engineer. When talking to the phone company about the T1 line being down it's Systems Administrator. Of course when it's a student wondering why the printer won't print without paper in it my title changes to "Moron Assistant".
 
Officially it's "Technology Support Consultant III'. Reality is 22 Servers onsite, 5 offsite, a couple of firewalls, 400+ computers statewide and me.
 
Well, officially its "other" or "all of the above" for me. I run my own business, as well as several business networks.

I wear too many hats, but it does cover my head while I grow my ponytail back... lol
 
Systems Administrator

But I am it. About 25 (l)users, 30 computers, 3 servers.

At least the president likes toys so I have fun.
 
I have had the same job as a tech for about 4 years now and my job title has changed 3 times.

1. Technology Technician.............wtf
2. Network Consultant..............I dunno who I consulted because I dont work with customers
3. Technology Specialist...........the current buisness card

I'm not sure who changes my title or why but it seems to get changed to meet new standards all the time. I fix whatever plugs into the wall for everyone in the building. Yeah I do literally mean whatever plugs into the wall. It's a small place and sometimes I end up fixing fish tank air pumps, paper shredders, electric pencil sharpeners..............god only knows.
 
Like... me too!!!!!!![/girl voice]

tskiller said:
I am a computer support tech, however i also do server and network administration as problems arise.
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Except now I have been given ecommerce and e-fax admin responsibilities... starting to slowly (but not so surely) move up and out of the help desk... and it won't be a day too soon when I finally do get out of there...
 
systems engineer

basically designing and implementing network stuff. (routers, switches, firewalls, ..... bgp, ospf, vpns, etc)
 
IT Manager as of 8 days ago. now i'm an Analyst . . . . aka, a Consultant working on Certification & Accreditation for the guv'ment.
 
"Electrical Engineer, Test Equipment Design" is my official title. I have noticed over the years that you are whatever people see you doing the first time they see you. If I am sitting in front of the test station I designed with the computer pulled out or I am installing some cables... people who don't know better may assume I am a repair tecknician or assembly person. They may later ask me to refill the paper tray in the printer or adjust the room thermostat.
 
i heard this the other day from someone here and figured id post it


"Big Crimpin"
 
Business Card: IT Systems Administrator (See my sig for job description)

In reality: Network Admin, Telecommunications Admin, Intranet Admin, etc etc, and whatever else the day demands. Including filling in for other departments when their employees don't show up (I work at a ski area). There's a downside of knowing how to use every point of sale program in the company....


On another note, my vote for the best IT title ever: "Supreme Head of Information Technology" a.k.a. "The S.H.I.T."
 
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