Optimize Resume Title for Senior Individual Contributor Roles

The issue isn't the level of responsibility, but the misleading 'Director' title without direct reports from a small company. Instead of downgrading, the user should rephrase their title to reflect their senior individual contributor impact and broad scope of work. Titles like 'Principal [Field]', 'Lead [Field] Specialist', 'Head of [Function]', or 'Senior Manager, [Function]' would be more accurate. Emphasize strategic direction, project leadership, and managing an entire function. This allows them to apply for roles commensurate with their experience without triggering 'overqualified' or 'inflated title' flags, improving interview chances at their actual seniority level.