If these professions were on LinkedIn, what would their titles be?

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Let’s face it: LinkedIn can make even the most basic jobs sound like you’re heading a billion-dollar company. Everyone’s a “specialist,” “officer,” or “strategist” these days. So, what if some everyday jobs had their own LinkedIn-style fancy titles?

Here’s a fun take on how ten low-key professions might market themselves on the world’s biggest career platform.

1. Gateman / Security Man
Official LinkedIn Title: Access Control Specialist
“Ensuring seamless entry and exit protocols for high-value assets (a.k.a. opening gates) while maintaining strategic surveillance of perimeter vulnerabilities (basically, watching the front door).”

2. Waiter
Official LinkedIn Title: Culinary Service Delivery Consultant
“Facilitating the delivery of high-quality food products to end-users, optimizing client satisfaction through personalized service interactions (yes, it’s taking orders and bringing your food).”

3. Bus Driver
Official LinkedIn Title: Urban Mobility Solutions Expert
“Strategically navigating urban routes while ensuring the safe, timely, and cost-effective transport of human resources to designated locations (just driving people around town).”

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4. Conductor (Bus)
Official LinkedIn Title: Passenger Logistics Coordinator
“Managing cash flow, passenger onboarding, and seating arrangements to optimize transit operations (collecting fares and shouting destinations).”

5. Cook
Official LinkedIn Title: Nutritional Operations Manager
“Overseeing the preparation, presentation, and distribution of essential nutritional products in fast-paced environments (cooking up a storm in the kitchen).”

6. Personal Assistant
Official LinkedIn Title: Executive Operational Support Specialist
“Providing high-level administrative and strategic support to leadership by managing schedules, communications, and day-to-day operations (helping the boss stay organized and sane).”

7. Janitor / Cleaner
Official LinkedIn Title: Environmental Hygiene Officer
“Implementing comprehensive cleanliness protocols to maintain operational efficiency and enhance work environments (keeping everything spick and span).”

8. Gardener
Official LinkedIn Title: Sustainable Landscape Development Coordinator
“Designing and executing eco-friendly landscape projects to maintain aesthetic integrity and promote environmental sustainability (trimming hedges and mowing lawns).”

9. Shop Assistant
Official LinkedIn Title: Retail Operations Support Associate
“Assisting in retail operations by facilitating customer engagement, inventory management, and product placement (helping people find stuff and ringing them up at the counter).”

10. Delivery Guy
Official LinkedIn Title: Last-Mile Logistics Specialist
“Coordinating the final phase of supply chain management by ensuring timely delivery of products to end-users (dropping off packages and pizzas at your door).”

So next time you update your LinkedIn profile, remember: it’s all in the title! Even the most everyday job can sound like a high-powered corporate gig.