ammattinimike

Ammattinimike is a Finnish term referring to a job title or professional designation that describes a person’s occupation or function. It is used in contexts such as resumes, recruitment, human resources systems, and official documents to name the role and, to some extent, indicate typical duties or required qualifications. It functions as a label for the position rather than a full job description.

In everyday use, examples include "ohjelmistosuunnittelija" (software designer), "sosiaalityöntekijä" (social worker), or "myyntipäällikkö" (sales manager). The exact scope of an ammattinimike can vary by sector and organization, and it may be aligned with standardized classifications in occupational statistics and reporting.

Ammattinimike is related to but distinct from other terms. "Ammatti" refers to the occupation or profession in a broader sense, while "virkanimike" denotes an official title tied to a public-sector position. "Titteli" can be used more generally for any title, status, or rank. In statistics and HR systems, there are occupational nomenclatures or classifications that help organize and compare roles across industries, in which ammattinimike plays a central labeling role.

Etymology: The word is formed from ammatti (profession) and nimike (designation or label). The concept emphasizes providing a concise label for the function a person performs within an organization or the labor market.