MoBerries Career Level Guide 2021

How much professional work experience is required and what distinguishes a senior from a junior? Here you'll find an overview of the most important information on career levels.

Career Level: Student

Previous experience: 0-1 years’ of relevant experience

You are looking for: An internship or a part-time role.

You work under the supervision of: Work is monitored under general supervision of a supervisor and by following established, specific procedures described by supervisor.

Your contribution: May contribute insights and ideas on processes, procedures and efficiency in their own job or department.

Your actions impact: Decisions and actions impact primarily own work.

Problems and solutions include: Problems are generally routine and similar to those encountered in the past – They are solved by following specific standards and procedures. Problem solving and decision making outside standard procedures requires involvement of the supervisor.

You report to: Reports to a supervisor.

Career Level: Entry Level

Previous experience: 0-2 years’ of relevant experience

You are looking for: Just finished studies and looking for an entry-level job.

You work under the supervision of: Works under direct supervision and follows specific instructions.

Your contribution: May contribute insights and ideas on processes, procedures, and efficiency in their own job or department.

Your actions impact: Decisions and actions impact primarily own work.

Problems and solutions include: Problems are routine and similar to those encountered in the past – Resolution is through standard processes and procedures. Other decisions must be referred to the supervisor.

You report to: Reports to a supervisor.

Career Level: Intermediate

Previous experience: 2-4 years of full-time experience

You work under the supervision of: Works under partial supervision and by following established guidelines.

Your contribution: May contribute insights and ideas on policies, processes, and procedures.

Your actions impact: Decisions and actions primarily impact own work with limited impact on peers in the same department.

Problems and solutions include: Problems are more complex and specialized however, generally similar to those encountered in the past  – Resolution is generally through standard processes and procedures. The resolution of more complex problems may include proposing solutions to the supervisor.

You report to: Reports to a senior position

Career Level: Senior

Previous experience: 4+ years of practical hands-on experience

You work under the supervision of: Works independently with limited direct supervision.

Your contribution: Contributes to strategic and operational plans.

Your actions impact: Decisions and actions primarily impact own department and may also impact peers in other areas.

Problems and solutions include: Problems are complex and specialized and identification of solutions requires detailed, specialized knowledge of the job – Resolution includes evaluating discrepancies with people, data and analyses, processes within prescribed guidelines, implementing new standards to solve problems, and consulting with supervisor on recommended process.

You report to: Reports to Program/Project Director or someone in an executive position.

Career Level: Expert

Previous experience: Expert in a professional field with several years of experience

You work under the supervision of: Works underguidance with moderate freedom of independence of action in operations and program-based strategy.

Your contribution: Operationalizes strategic direction for project or program and may provide strategic direction.

Your actions impact: Decisions and actions directly impact the achievement of strategic and operational goals of the project or program.

Problems and solutions include: Problems encountered may be complex but rarely involve unprecedented circumstances – Resolution involves evaluating and resolving discrepancies with people, data, analyses, processes, and objectives within prescribed guidelines and resolving resource coordination and availability.

Other responsibilities: Adapts or modifies established approaches to solve problems. Helps others in clarifying complex problems.

You report to: Reports to Program/Project Director or someone in an executive position.

Career Level: Executive

Previous experience: Several years of experience in management roles like CEO, CMO, CTO etc.

You work under the supervision of: Works under limited guidance with significant freedom of independence of action in operations and project or program-based strategy.

Your contribution: Manages all aspects of a project or program including the strategic direction, the budget, determination of priorities and planning and coordinating of schedules.

Your actions impact: Decisions and actions directly impact the achievement of strategic and operational goals of the project or program.

Problems and solutions include: Problems encountered will be complex and often involve unprecedented circumstances – Resolution involves evaluating and resolving discrepancies with people, data, analyses, processes and objectives and communicating decisions to leaders.

Other responsibilities: Adapts or modifies established approaches or creates new approaches to solve problems. Helps others in clarifying complex problems.

You report to: Reports to supervisory board and owners.