AFAICT, these companies don't really promote within a title - they use a leveling system. The definition of a promotion is to move from one level to another.

AFAICT, these companies don't really promote within a title - they use a leveling system. The definition of a promotion is to move from one level to another. Vague job titles like "senior" or "junior" can be useful in limited circumstances, but if a company can promote you within the same title, it's a bit of a smell.