One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
pro-tip: if you really need a job title for marketing purposes, you can create a startup "Uber for flying fish". Fill the paperwork, incorporate in Delaware, there are people that can explain how to do it. No need to find paying customers.
Instantly you can call yourself CTO or whatever else you wish.
Not a new idea, mind you, this is what a lot of people are already doing on LinkedIn
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pro-tip: if you really need a job title for marketing purposes, you can create a startup "Uber for flying fish". Fill the paperwork, incorporate in Delaware, there are people that can explain how to do it. No need to find paying customers.
Instantly you can call yourself CTO or whatever else you wish.
Not a new idea, mind you, this is what a lot of people are already doing on LinkedIn