Other Duties as Assigned?

The paper states that as you move from job to job, often within the same company, the areas of responsibility become blurred. This is a problem, and how you handle it can affect your career. When you accept a position, you usually receive a job description that, at a very high level, outlines your major duties. However, some statements can be vague, such as "manage software development projects" or "communicate issues in oral and written formats as requested." Others are even more ambiguous, such as "support the cybersecurity program," or worse yet, "perform other duties as assigned". The answer can depend on who's asking the question. The following examples in this paper illustrate some common traps to avoid.