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Partnering with SME companies throughout East Anglia, Michelle Denny Recruitment is a recruitment agency which specialises in personalised recruitment consultancy services in Norfolk and Suffolk to help you discover that elusive new member of staff at a budget that suits you.

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When Job Titles Go Wild!

  • Michelle Denny
  • Oct 22
  • 2 min read

A light-hearted look at why clarity beats cleverness.


At Michelle Denny Recruitment we've seen a fair few job titles over the years – some clear, others that sound more like characters from a Marvel film than a professional role.


Some that stood out...


-Chief Happiness Officer

-Sales Ninja

-Brand Warrior

-People Evangelist


It’s all very creative, but here’s the really important thing – clarity beats cleverness when you’re hiring.


Clean graphic featuring the words “Happiness Officer?” crossed out and replaced with “HR Manager” in a bold, modern font – highlighting how clear job titles attract the right candidates.

Why job titles matter


A good job title should help people understand what they’re applying for at a glance. It’s the first thing a candidate sees, and often what makes them decide whether to click or scroll on.


When titles get too inventive, they can have the opposite effect – confusing people, deterring great candidates or attracting the wrong ones altogether.


“Happiness Officer” might sound fun, but if the job is really an HR Manager, you’ll get a completely different pool of applicants by saying so.


Standing out doesn’t mean over-the-top


That doesn’t mean you can’t be distinctive. Adding context works brilliantly:


  • Marketing Manager – Digital Focus

  • Customer Experience Advisor – Insurance

  • Office Manager – Family-Run Business


It’s about being clear, specific and honest about what the role involves.


In recruitment, words matter – and a simple, well-chosen title can make all the difference between attracting the right person or missing them entirely.


A final thought


Before posting your next vacancy, take a moment to ask: would someone outside your business instantly know what this job actually is?


If not, it might be time to tone down the “Ninja” and bring back the clarity.


Because the right people don’t need buzzwords – they just need to know where they fit.

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