Newly promoted manager looking for a new job. Should I apply with my Senior Associate title or should I apply with my Manager title? I’m looking for senior associate positions since I’m not comfortable with a manager position, but im nervous that the manager title will make recruiters think I’m too “overqualified” for jobs that I’m actually interested in.

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Manager title and fake it till you make it comrade, you were promoted, you’re ready.

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Thank you! The more I think about it, the more I agree with you

If you're already a manager, it might be best to focus on applying for manager roles, even if you're not totally comfortable with it. You've got the experience, and companies will see that as a strength. You can always negotiate the specifics of the role once you’re in talks, especially if it’s a better fit!

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So true. I just don’t want to set myself up for failure. But maybe I just need more confidence in myself

When you finally feel comfortable as manager, they promote you to senior manager

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Haha always out of the comfort zone!

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Confidence is not a destination my friend. Success favors the bold. Go for it and fake it till you bloody make it

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This was inspiring. Thank you!

Why not stay a little longer to make sure you are more confident as a manager?

I can! I’m budgeting around 2 months for my job search, so hopefully I’ll feel a bit more comfortable as a manager in that time

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