Glossary · Career
Down-Leveling
Joining a new employer at a lower title.
Definition
Down-leveling means accepting a lower title at a new employer — common when moving from a smaller company to a more rigorous one (e.g., a startup Senior accepting a mid-level role at a FAANG).
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