r/Resume • u/MrMcjibblets1990 • 5h ago

Previous Work Experience Titles

Mid 30s dude over here with a degree in Transportion and Logistics Management. I know it's technically ethical, but can a potential employer easily find out if I list a previous job title, not my current, the one prior, as Senior Logistcs Procurement Planner (terrible job title, I know), instead of Logistcs Procurement Planner? I left that job due to me not getting the promotion to Senior.

I'm also going tot throw out this question, I'm guessing most will be against this, but my CURRENT title is Master Scheduler. In my opinion, Scheduling Manager sounds way better. If you look up the JD's they're essentially the same thing.

I feel like the first one should be a non-issue. The second one... I just have no idea how the hiring process works, and what they have access to outside of direct contact with former employees. Do they actually call the previous employers? Hell most potential employers don't even have to give themreferences are anything of that sort.

I don't know any HR type people, so any and all input is greatly appreciated!!!

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u/CIAMom420 2h ago

A background check can turn of the discrepancy. Unless they contact the old employer to verify, it would probably be sufficient if you just told them the background check has an older job title for a past job. If they contact your current job, you look like someone who has a fundamental problem with honesty. I don't know why you'd want to lie about something so stupid.