I am translating text in a blank form which will be sent by my organization to another organization. In this blank form I have to write a general word indicating a job position of an employee, i.e. a person who will fill out this form on behalf of his or her organization. I wrote the words 'Full Name' of a receiver or an employee. And I also need a word signifying a job title of a receiver.
Which word is the most suitable for such a form? I am hesitating between 'job title', 'job position', 'position' and 'post'. Which word is the clearest and does not give rise to questions?
Best Answer
It somewhat depends on what precisely you mean. Of your options listed, "job title" seems the most sensible and most likely to be encountered.
"Job position" is not a combination I have heard of, but you can easily guess its meaning.
"Position" is sometimes used, but I would expect it more likely to be used in conversation than on a form
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"Post" has an older, more British or military sound to it, so probably not a good fit.
If you are asking what the person does now at their current employer, job title is good. If you want to know what they do in general for employment then profession or career might be suitable.