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If I were to assess my experience so far, I would classify myself as a Junior Developer. However, there's a lot of 'Senior' job openings that have responsibilities that seem to just fit my skills and capabilities.
How do recruiters define senior staff and when should I try applying for senior roles?
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asked May 4 '15 at 14:11
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If I were to assess my experience so far, I would classify myself as a Junior Developer. However, there's a lot of 'Senior' job openings that have responsibilities that seem to just fit my skills and capabilities.
How do recruiters define senior staff and when should I try applying for senior roles?
recruitment
asked May 4 '15 at 14:11
Zaenille
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closed as off-topic by IDrinkandIKnowThings, Jim G., gnat, Myles, yochannah May 9 '15 at 12:12
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Jim G., gnat
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If you meet the responsibilities, why does the title matter?
– Brian
May 4 '15 at 14:15
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Do your peers look to you for guidance or advice? Do you have more than the average amount of input into how the work is done? If so, you're "senior", never mind your title.
– Roger
May 4 '15 at 14:54
Perhaps I should change the title due to the 2 close votes it currently has. Please let me know if it can be improved.
– Zaenille
May 4 '15 at 15:19
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A junior asks questions. A senior answers them.
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If I were to assess my experience so far, I would classify myself as a Junior Developer. However, there's a lot of 'Senior' job openings that have responsibilities that seem to just fit my skills and capabilities.
How do recruiters define senior staff and when should I try applying for senior roles?
recruitment
asked May 4 '15 at 14:11
Zaenille
1,91712236
If I were to assess my experience so far, I would classify myself as a Junior Developer. However, there's a lot of 'Senior' job openings that have responsibilities that seem to just fit my skills and capabilities.
How do recruiters define senior staff and when should I try applying for senior roles?
recruitment
asked May 4 '15 at 14:11
Zaenille
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asked May 4 '15 at 14:11
Zaenille
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asked May 4 '15 at 14:11
Zaenille
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asked May 4 '15 at 14:11
Zaenille
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closed as off-topic by IDrinkandIKnowThings, Jim G., gnat, Myles, yochannah May 9 '15 at 12:12
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Jim G., gnat
closed as off-topic by IDrinkandIKnowThings, Jim G., gnat, Myles, yochannah May 9 '15 at 12:12
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Jim G., gnat
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If you meet the responsibilities, why does the title matter?
– Brian
May 4 '15 at 14:15
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Do your peers look to you for guidance or advice? Do you have more than the average amount of input into how the work is done? If so, you're "senior", never mind your title.
– Roger
May 4 '15 at 14:54
Perhaps I should change the title due to the 2 close votes it currently has. Please let me know if it can be improved.
– Zaenille
May 4 '15 at 15:19
2
A junior asks questions. A senior answers them.
– user1220
May 4 '15 at 19:17
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If you meet the responsibilities, why does the title matter?
– Brian
May 4 '15 at 14:15
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Do your peers look to you for guidance or advice? Do you have more than the average amount of input into how the work is done? If so, you're "senior", never mind your title.
– Roger
May 4 '15 at 14:54
Perhaps I should change the title due to the 2 close votes it currently has. Please let me know if it can be improved.
– Zaenille
May 4 '15 at 15:19
2
A junior asks questions. A senior answers them.
– user1220
May 4 '15 at 19:17
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If you meet the responsibilities, why does the title matter?
– Brian
May 4 '15 at 14:15
If you meet the responsibilities, why does the title matter?
– Brian
May 4 '15 at 14:15
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1
Do your peers look to you for guidance or advice? Do you have more than the average amount of input into how the work is done? If so, you're "senior", never mind your title.
– Roger
May 4 '15 at 14:54
Do your peers look to you for guidance or advice? Do you have more than the average amount of input into how the work is done? If so, you're "senior", never mind your title.
– Roger
May 4 '15 at 14:54
Perhaps I should change the title due to the 2 close votes it currently has. Please let me know if it can be improved.
– Zaenille
May 4 '15 at 15:19
Perhaps I should change the title due to the 2 close votes it currently has. Please let me know if it can be improved.
– Zaenille
May 4 '15 at 15:19
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A junior asks questions. A senior answers them.
– user1220
May 4 '15 at 19:17
A junior asks questions. A senior answers them.
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The definition of senior is: "more advanced than junior."
The exact dividing line between the two titles is up to the company and it will vary by job class.
Review the requirements for the job posting, and If you meet all the mandatory requirements and some or most of the optional requirements, then apply for the position.
If they don't think your experience meets their requirements, then the the only thing you have lost is the time it took to apply.
Don't be intimidated.
answered May 4 '15 at 14:42
mhoran_psprep
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I agree with the overall response, but this day and age Senior really can mean anything from. "More advanced than junior", "Is a better negotiator", "Is friends with the boss", "worked here the longest", "worked here X years", "worked in this field X years", etc. Like "Engineer" it's liberal use has effectively bankrupt of real meaning in a broad sense. (it's still a valuable title, but only in companies that senior really means something)
– RualStorge
May 4 '15 at 15:15
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I'll try and give my expectations between junior and senior, not just for developers although that is a role close to my own heart:
A Senior should be
- Proficient in all aspects of their role (a junior may still be learning some parts)
- Able to manage their own time and juggle tasks according to their estimates without supervision
- Able to oversee tasks of junior (or student) colleagues
- Able to review and correct work of junior and student colleagues
- Able to make small scale decisions for the team, or be trusted to refer upwards
- Able to temporarily fill in lead roles, as part of their onward career path.
If you can (or are expected) to do this I'd argue you were senior, no matter how much (or little) experience you have.
answered May 4 '15 at 15:33
The Wandering Dev Manager
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The definition of senior is: "more advanced than junior."
The exact dividing line between the two titles is up to the company and it will vary by job class.
Review the requirements for the job posting, and If you meet all the mandatory requirements and some or most of the optional requirements, then apply for the position.
If they don't think your experience meets their requirements, then the the only thing you have lost is the time it took to apply.
Don't be intimidated.
answered May 4 '15 at 14:42
mhoran_psprep
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I agree with the overall response, but this day and age Senior really can mean anything from. "More advanced than junior", "Is a better negotiator", "Is friends with the boss", "worked here the longest", "worked here X years", "worked in this field X years", etc. Like "Engineer" it's liberal use has effectively bankrupt of real meaning in a broad sense. (it's still a valuable title, but only in companies that senior really means something)
– RualStorge
May 4 '15 at 15:15
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
The definition of senior is: "more advanced than junior."
The exact dividing line between the two titles is up to the company and it will vary by job class.
Review the requirements for the job posting, and If you meet all the mandatory requirements and some or most of the optional requirements, then apply for the position.
If they don't think your experience meets their requirements, then the the only thing you have lost is the time it took to apply.
Don't be intimidated.
answered May 4 '15 at 14:42
mhoran_psprep
40.3k462144
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I agree with the overall response, but this day and age Senior really can mean anything from. "More advanced than junior", "Is a better negotiator", "Is friends with the boss", "worked here the longest", "worked here X years", "worked in this field X years", etc. Like "Engineer" it's liberal use has effectively bankrupt of real meaning in a broad sense. (it's still a valuable title, but only in companies that senior really means something)
– RualStorge
May 4 '15 at 15:15
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
6
down vote
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up vote
6
down vote
accepted
The definition of senior is: "more advanced than junior."
The exact dividing line between the two titles is up to the company and it will vary by job class.
Review the requirements for the job posting, and If you meet all the mandatory requirements and some or most of the optional requirements, then apply for the position.
If they don't think your experience meets their requirements, then the the only thing you have lost is the time it took to apply.
Don't be intimidated.
answered May 4 '15 at 14:42
mhoran_psprep
40.3k462144
The definition of senior is: "more advanced than junior."
The exact dividing line between the two titles is up to the company and it will vary by job class.
Review the requirements for the job posting, and If you meet all the mandatory requirements and some or most of the optional requirements, then apply for the position.
If they don't think your experience meets their requirements, then the the only thing you have lost is the time it took to apply.
Don't be intimidated.
answered May 4 '15 at 14:42
mhoran_psprep
40.3k462144
answered May 4 '15 at 14:42
mhoran_psprep
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answered May 4 '15 at 14:42
mhoran_psprep
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answered May 4 '15 at 14:42
mhoran_psprep
40.3k462144
40.3k462144
1
I agree with the overall response, but this day and age Senior really can mean anything from. "More advanced than junior", "Is a better negotiator", "Is friends with the boss", "worked here the longest", "worked here X years", "worked in this field X years", etc. Like "Engineer" it's liberal use has effectively bankrupt of real meaning in a broad sense. (it's still a valuable title, but only in companies that senior really means something)
– RualStorge
May 4 '15 at 15:15
suggest improvements |Â
1
I agree with the overall response, but this day and age Senior really can mean anything from. "More advanced than junior", "Is a better negotiator", "Is friends with the boss", "worked here the longest", "worked here X years", "worked in this field X years", etc. Like "Engineer" it's liberal use has effectively bankrupt of real meaning in a broad sense. (it's still a valuable title, but only in companies that senior really means something)
– RualStorge
May 4 '15 at 15:15
1
1
I agree with the overall response, but this day and age Senior really can mean anything from. "More advanced than junior", "Is a better negotiator", "Is friends with the boss", "worked here the longest", "worked here X years", "worked in this field X years", etc. Like "Engineer" it's liberal use has effectively bankrupt of real meaning in a broad sense. (it's still a valuable title, but only in companies that senior really means something)
– RualStorge
May 4 '15 at 15:15
I agree with the overall response, but this day and age Senior really can mean anything from. "More advanced than junior", "Is a better negotiator", "Is friends with the boss", "worked here the longest", "worked here X years", "worked in this field X years", etc. Like "Engineer" it's liberal use has effectively bankrupt of real meaning in a broad sense. (it's still a valuable title, but only in companies that senior really means something)
– RualStorge
May 4 '15 at 15:15
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
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I'll try and give my expectations between junior and senior, not just for developers although that is a role close to my own heart:
A Senior should be
- Proficient in all aspects of their role (a junior may still be learning some parts)
- Able to manage their own time and juggle tasks according to their estimates without supervision
- Able to oversee tasks of junior (or student) colleagues
- Able to review and correct work of junior and student colleagues
- Able to make small scale decisions for the team, or be trusted to refer upwards
- Able to temporarily fill in lead roles, as part of their onward career path.
If you can (or are expected) to do this I'd argue you were senior, no matter how much (or little) experience you have.
answered May 4 '15 at 15:33
The Wandering Dev Manager
29.8k956107
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up vote
3
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I'll try and give my expectations between junior and senior, not just for developers although that is a role close to my own heart:
A Senior should be
- Proficient in all aspects of their role (a junior may still be learning some parts)
- Able to manage their own time and juggle tasks according to their estimates without supervision
- Able to oversee tasks of junior (or student) colleagues
- Able to review and correct work of junior and student colleagues
- Able to make small scale decisions for the team, or be trusted to refer upwards
- Able to temporarily fill in lead roles, as part of their onward career path.
If you can (or are expected) to do this I'd argue you were senior, no matter how much (or little) experience you have.
answered May 4 '15 at 15:33
The Wandering Dev Manager
29.8k956107
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
I'll try and give my expectations between junior and senior, not just for developers although that is a role close to my own heart:
A Senior should be
- Proficient in all aspects of their role (a junior may still be learning some parts)
- Able to manage their own time and juggle tasks according to their estimates without supervision
- Able to oversee tasks of junior (or student) colleagues
- Able to review and correct work of junior and student colleagues
- Able to make small scale decisions for the team, or be trusted to refer upwards
- Able to temporarily fill in lead roles, as part of their onward career path.
If you can (or are expected) to do this I'd argue you were senior, no matter how much (or little) experience you have.
answered May 4 '15 at 15:33
The Wandering Dev Manager
29.8k956107
I'll try and give my expectations between junior and senior, not just for developers although that is a role close to my own heart:
A Senior should be
- Proficient in all aspects of their role (a junior may still be learning some parts)
- Able to manage their own time and juggle tasks according to their estimates without supervision
- Able to oversee tasks of junior (or student) colleagues
- Able to review and correct work of junior and student colleagues
- Able to make small scale decisions for the team, or be trusted to refer upwards
- Able to temporarily fill in lead roles, as part of their onward career path.
If you can (or are expected) to do this I'd argue you were senior, no matter how much (or little) experience you have.
answered May 4 '15 at 15:33
The Wandering Dev Manager
29.8k956107
answered May 4 '15 at 15:33
The Wandering Dev Manager
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answered May 4 '15 at 15:33
The Wandering Dev Manager
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answered May 4 '15 at 15:33
The Wandering Dev Manager
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If you meet the responsibilities, why does the title matter?
– Brian
May 4 '15 at 14:15
1
Do your peers look to you for guidance or advice? Do you have more than the average amount of input into how the work is done? If so, you're "senior", never mind your title.
– Roger
May 4 '15 at 14:54
Perhaps I should change the title due to the 2 close votes it currently has. Please let me know if it can be improved.
– Zaenille
May 4 '15 at 15:19
2
A junior asks questions. A senior answers them.
– user1220
May 4 '15 at 19:17