It has come to my attention you've applied for a job with the title of [select dumb title totally unrelated to industry] ninja rockstar guru wizard on your CV.

Do you think it actually excites potential employers to see a candidate advertising themselves as a ?

Are you so desperate to stand out that the only way you can "spice" up your CV is to pretend that your skill set involves ?

(Sounds pretty dumb, right?)

If you're really passionate and love what you do, then make your CV and/or portfolio communicate that. Focus on what you love and what you're good at.

If you are having trouble getting employers reading your CV, then perhaps ask for some feedback on it from colleagues, friends or even places where you applied but didn't get a response.

If you're worried about not having enough skills or experience, then get out and work on them! Read blogs, read books, meet people and network. More than anything it's people who can open doors to opportunities you'd never see coming.

It's your personality, skills, experience and drive that employers are interested in. Not made-up titles.