What is the name of my job?
What is the name of my job?
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Hello,
I´m going to write my English resume and know that I must use the exact and correct phrases for my positions and tasks.
I have intern´s experience in Germany and my task was "Assistant site manager," and I helped the site manager for every prospective tasks, which I could afford. For example, documenting, instructing drivers, helping and guiding foreman to find solution for his problems, approving receipts and etc. Could you please tell me how can I express my title and task professionally, in English? Is there any specific terminology for this position?
Bests





RE: What is the name of my job?
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RE: What is the name of my job?
Some other terms:
Assistant Construction Manager (if you worked on a construction project)
Assistant Project Manager (this applies for construction projects and/or non construction work)
Assistant Superintendent
RE: What is the name of my job?
I think I would say I “assisting” the Foreman instead of “guiding”. I have a little problem with the idea of a construction foreman being guided by an intern.
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RE: What is the name of my job?
"Intern" has different meanings in different lands. For some it means trainee or apprentice. But in the US it means that you worked in industry as a part of your education. It often brings a resume to the top for recent graduates, since internship is viewed as a better learning experience and extra effort beyond classes.
In either case, I think that keeping that word in your resume is a plus.
Best to you,
Goober Dave
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RE: What is the name of my job?
RE: What is the name of my job?
In English I would call you an Assistant to the Project Manager. That implies that you worked closely under the watchful eye and direction of the Project Manager. Assistant Project Manager implies that you had an assigned set of professional responsibilities and did them more or less independently.
The term site manager implies a less professional person - like making sure little problems don't stop progress. Any ordinary, but clever, worker can be site manager - no professional knowledge or training is required.