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Misuse of the term "Engineer" in job ads | Better HN
Misuse of the term "Engineer" in job ads
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davetong
14y ago
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I've noticed an anti-pattern in job adverts of the mis-labelling of the job position of a "programmer" as a "software engineer". There are major differences between the two so why do job adverts do it?
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jmcguckin
14y ago
Technically, it's illegal in most states to represent one's self as an 'engineer' unless you hold an RPE license.
itswindy
14y ago
Guess what a janitor is in New York? A custodial ENGINEER
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