
This may not have actually been a job outside of AOL or Verizon Media, but it certainly existed and kept David Shing (a.k.a Shingy) in a job, attempting to predict technology trends for the multinational mass media corporations. In the case of Gordon Ballinger, however (former employee of a geographic mapping and location analysis software company), the fire was not a fire at all, but a very real and physical ice storm that hit upstate New York, leaving thousands of people without power.īallinger helped authorities obtain detailed maps of certain areas, then overlaid them with power grid information from the electric company to establish who was in greatest need of electricity.ĥ. The title typically given to someone whose job it is to metaphorically extinguish fires and fix public relations crises.

They are the first point of contact for multiple stakeholders and need to be on their best behaviour at all times – not Facebook! Without a doubt, front office receptionists have a big responsibility when it comes to welcoming clients, partners, board members, job applicants and potential investors. Director of First Impressions (Receptionist) Because really, who wants to stare at a computer screen when you can gaze out the window for crystal clear views of the CBD?ģ. Nothing misleading here, folks! These fearless, sky-high, rope-dangling professional cleaners are directly responsible for enhancing the transparency of your office windows. Transparency Enhancement Facilitator (Window Cleaner) Other titles include Talent Delivery Specialists, Chief Talent Officers, Contingent Workforce Managers, Hybrid Recruiters, Talent Scouts, Talent Identification Managers and Talent Attraction Consultants… to name a few.Ģ. Yep, the ones largely responsible for all the outlandish job descriptions in the first place.

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) Here’s a collection of our favourites gaining traction in 2023…ġ.

If you find yourself in the market for a job this year, you’re likely to encounter some sensationalist job titles thanks to creative recruitment agents disguising everyday positions as fantastical – even mythical – opportunities.
