diff --git a/openerp/addons/base/res/res_partner_view.xml b/openerp/addons/base/res/res_partner_view.xml
index 20dd00a4656..2fedcc01e68 100644
--- a/openerp/addons/base/res/res_partner_view.xml
+++ b/openerp/addons/base/res/res_partner_view.xml
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@
                                 </td>
                                 <td>
                                     <h2>
-                                        <field nolabel="1" name="function" class="oe_inline" placeholder="Job Position"/>
+                                        <field nolabel="1" name="function" class="oe_inline"/>
                                     </h2>
                                 </td>
                             </tr>