Updating LinkedIn for a New Promotion
Updating your LinkedIn profile with a new promotion can be achieved through two general methods: modifying your existing experience or adding the promotion as a new position. Here's a step-by-step guide on utilizing LinkedIn’s features to reflect your career progression.
Method #1: Edit Your Existing Experience
- Navigate to the Experience section and click the pencil icon to enter the edit mode.
- Edit the title of the specific job you wish to update with the promotion. LinkedIn will then ask, “Did you get promoted?”.
- Click on “+ Add new position” to include your promotion details.
If you face difficulties in prompting the “Did you get promoted?” question, consider revising the new title or proceed to the second method.
Method #2: Add Your Promotion as a New Position
- Go to the Experience section and click "Add position".
- Manually fill in the information about your new position.
- Ensure the employer name matches exactly with your existing position to represent it as a promotion rather than a new job.
Remember to revise your profile headline and any other relevant sections to reflect your new role accurately.
Sharing Your Promotion
After updating your experience, LinkedIn encourages you to “Notify network” to share your career advancement. This is an opportunity to craft a thoughtful message and update your network on your achievement.
While crafting your post, you may consider the following elements:
- Expressing gratitude to colleagues and mentors.
- Highlighting notable projects or experiences from your previous role.
- Sharing achievements or awards you’ve earned.
- Offering an overview of your new role and responsibilities.
- Providing tips or insights for others in your professional community.
Below are examples of how you can frame your announcement:
Example #1
I’m excited to share that I’ve embraced a new role as [insert new role] at [insert company name]. I’m thankful to everyone who supported me in my previous role as [insert previous role], especially [@tag name]. Looking forward to new challenges and learning opportunities!
Example #2
Thrilled to announce my new position as [insert new role] with [insert company name]! I have cherished memories and valuable experiences from my time as [insert old position]. If anyone is interested in learning more about my former role, which is now open, feel free to message me!
Regardless of the method chosen to update your LinkedIn, congratulations on your promotion, and may your career continue to flourish!
