Role Vs Designation - Designation as 'Manager' and Official 'Role Title' as - 'Project Leader'

Hello,

While filling out the application form for new employment, some companies ask for a Designation/Post in the current organization. In my current organization, there has been a change in the designation where all the earlier designations have been made as 'Role Title' and introduced the new common designation. However, the new designation doesn't clearly clarify the official role title. For example, the Designation as 'Manager' and the Official 'Role Title' as 'Project Leader'. So, in this case, is it okay to specify the Role Title as 'Project Leader' in the application form?

Thanks for your earliest answer.

Regards,

Hi,

There is a fine difference between role and designation/post. Role precedes the designation; role defines the actual function of the particular individual in the group or organization, whereas designation refers to the nomination or appointment of a particular person in a group or organization.

To clarify your doubts, I would like to clear it with an example. Just assume if someone is heading/leading a particular department, say the HR department, so his role would be of HR Head. However, he may hold any designation in the organization based on his eligibility; he could be a GM, DGM, Manager, etc.

So whenever your designation is asked, mention it as "Manager," and when any company asks you about your role, you can mention "Project Leader" to them. I hope your doubts are clear now.

Regards,
Ashutosh

Dear Seniors,

The current company has given me the designation as 'Manager' and the role title as 'Project Lead-Development'. My role and responsibility in the current organization are based on 'Project Lead-Development'.

While applying to the new company XYZ, they asked for the Designation/Post in their application form, which I filled as the Role Title as 'Project Lead' as this is the real role being played by me.

Now, I have been selected. The new company has asked for supporting documents for a background check to verify the information given in the application form, for which I have submitted the experience letter containing both the designation and role.

Could you please guide me if it would be a problem when the new company identifies my designation as 'Manager', but I filled my role title in their application form?

I would appreciate your earliest and urgent response on this.

Regards,