Q&A for How to Know when to Capitalize Job Titles

In most cases, you don't need to capitalize the job title in your cover letter.

That's a good rule to follow.

If you are using these titles in headings (for instance, when you list your professional experience), they should be capitalized. When using them anywhere else in the body text of the resume, they should not be capitalized. See Method 3 for more information.

You shouldn't capitalize them if the titles are in a sentence. But if they are in a column (for example) it is better to capitalize them.

In a sentence, it should be "attendance counselor position." All three words should be lowercase.

When you respond to a specific job posting, follow the precedent set by the company when it comes to the capitalization of job titles. If their job description and website capitalize specific job titles when they appear in a sentence, you should, too: "Hello, I am writing to apply for the Claims Adjuster post advertised on Company X's website." If they don't, you should not: "Hello, I am submitting an application for the claims adjuster position recently advertised on your website."

Yes, when referring to a specific person or job position. For example, you might say "an assistant chief" but "the Assistant Chief."

I would think this would be un-capitalized (residential architect), an unofficial title as noted above.

There's no need to capitalize "teacher." It is not a conferred title, it is a job description.

Yes, because it is a very specialized title and mainly refers to one specific person.

It is not necessary to capitalize a title that you then go on to abbreviate. However, without knowing the exact context within the document, it's hard to definitively say whether or not you should be capitalizing the title for other reasons. Check Methods 1 & 2 to make sure that you're following the right rule for each job title, keeping in mind that, in most cases, you would not need capitalize them.

Capitalize the title because it refers to a specific person by name.

The number shouldn't make a difference. If "Roustabout II" is capitalized, "Roustabout" (with its implied "I") should also be capitalized.

No, leave them uncapitalized.

No. See Method 2 Step 2 above.

No. See Method 2 Step 1 above.

A Constitution would make more frequent use of capitalized position titles than other documents might. If a certain position is deserving of particular respect, you should capitalize its title.

As the above article explains, there's no need to capitalize that job title. Capitalization might be used to lend added importance to a job title, but that might strike some readers as silly, even ludicrous.

No, it's a general job description rather than a formal title.

No, don't capitalize. Parentheses or brackets don't make any difference.

If you're using professor as a title, you would automatically capitalize the name professor. For instance, Professor Smith, Professor Eleanor Jennings, etc. If you're using professor as direct address (i.e. "Hello, Professor, how are you today?"), that would need to be capitalized as well. If they have any distinguished degrees following their name (B.A., M.D., etc.), those need to be capitalized as well.

Yes, you always capitalize B.A. Make sure you put periods in between the letters as well.

"I'm a manager". Manager is a common noun, and it describes a general job title. You can also say "I'm manager", without the article.

Plural job titles should not be capitalized. The general rule is to capitalize a job title only when it refers to one specific person by name. As the above article explains, you could consider capitalizing a job title when you want to lend it significance, as in a resume or job application.

If the sentence starts with "sales managers..." then type as follows. "Sales managers report to the Director of Sales". This is because 'sales managers' are plural and unspecified in name, whereas the sentence connotes that there is one Director of Sales, so this is title cased.

Yes, because "private tutor" is usually a job description rather than a job title.

"Co-founder" would not usually be capitalized, because it's not typically considered a title. "Executive Chairman" is usually capitalized.

None of those job titles needs to be capitalized. ("EMT" is capitalized because it's an acronym in which each of the letters is pronounced separately, like OK or OMG.)

Yes, because it is a professional designation attached to a specific person.

"Psychologist" -- like other professions, such as fireman, teacher, doctor, lawyer, etc. -- does not need to be capitalized. ("Doctor," as a professional title when attached to a specific person, is capitalized.)