I’ve been promoted with a title but not the responsibilities. I’m job searching and am primarily looking at postings that don’t include my promoted title — I’m not sure how to professionally articulate in an interview why I would be willing to take a “step down”. As I see it, I’m looking for a lateral move because I don’t actual have experience as a true “senior”.

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Stop letting imposter syndrome get in the way. Go after senior pm roles! Each company has their own interpretation of pm vs senior pm. Give principal or group a shot as well!

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+1 to the above. In general you shouldn’t over-index on titles during recruiting. It varies too much between companies to be reliable. Focus on the scope, opportunity for impact, and comp.

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If you do decide to take a step down, I would focus more on the positives of the move - Why the new company is a better fit for you and what you will be gaining from the experience.

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Many times, you'll need to show you can handle the responsibilities of a higher role before you're given the promotion. This could also be that so don't sell yourself short.

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