Do You Have Enough Experience For That Job? Just because you were a senior manager at one company does not mean that your next job won't be a midlevel role. Often,

appropriate job titles can get confusing during a job search. Not sure which job title you should target when looking for a

job? Here's a rough guide to deciphering how to categorize your skills and what to keep in mind:

Entry level

This category is misleading, because it is not just for those new to the workforce. Plenty of people who have been in the

workforce for five years or fewer can fall under the entry-level umbrella.

When going after an entry-level job, try to let your personality and enthusiasm shine. Entry level is all about personality fit,

basic skills of good communication, eye contact and a sign of eagerness and genuineness are key in securing entry-level jobs.

Midlevel

For job seekers who are no longer newbies in the market, a midlevel position has entirely different demands. A midlevel

manager typically directs people, departments, functions or projects as well as budgets. For most companies, this would

require a minimum of a bachelor's degree and five to 10 years of experience.

Additionally, conveying to hiring managers how you would fit in with the company hierarchy is the key. Midlevel requires

experience in previous jobs, so making sure that you have the experience and skills sets required is paramount. Your ability

to articulate your experiences and how they positively impacted your previous employer are critical.

Senior-level and executive

Just because you were a senior-level employee at one company doesn't mean you should be targeting only senior roles for

your next gig. Remember, there are many definitions for the word 'executive' and 'experienced’

Corporate structures vary and larger companies have few senior-level slots. Before applying, use a professional networking

site to see where an employee with duties similar to your desired role fits in. It helps if you know the size of the company

and have a description of the qualifications they seek. And be sure your resume and cover letter is tailored to show that you

have those qualifications.

Match skills not level

Just because you fall into a certain experience bucket doesn't mean you can't apply for a position that requires your skills but

is on a lower level. Most companies are happy to consider a more junior person for a job, especially if that means they can

get away with paying a lower salary.

Before you apply, consider whether your natural instincts [are] making you feel comfortable or uneasy; trust your senses.

Many larger companies may also start employees at a lower level.

Understand what or whom you're managing

Another good test for figuring out which level to target is to gauge your current job responsibility. Whether you are getting

the information from a recruiter or through your own personal connections, get a sense of whether you would be managing

entry-level employees, other managers, a department, a group of businesses, the entire enterprise or just your own time.

The higher the level, the more senior the job title should be for your next position.

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