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This article was co-authored by Carin Bennett and by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Carin Bennett is the Social Media Manager for NFP headquartered in New York City. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in planning, developing, implementing, and managing Social Media Accounts to create and maintain a company’s brand while engaging with their community using social media. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from both St. Thomas University & Barry University Schools of Law and her BA from the University of North Florida. There are 7 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 559,122 times.

Were you recently promoted to a new role within your company? Congratulations! Once you've accepted the offer, you can easily share your new job title on LinkedIn to show that you've moved ahead in your career. This wikiHow article will show you two simple options for adding your promotion to your LinkedIn profile, and teach you how to share the good news with your LinkedIn network.

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Promotion Announcement Template

Sample Promotion Announcement Template Method 1 Method 1 of 3:

Adding a New Position

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  1. Step 1 Sign in to LinkedIn on your computer, phone, or tablet. 1 Sign in to LinkedIn on your computer, phone, or tablet. If your promotion landed you in a brand-new role, it's best to create a new position in the Experience section. LinkedIn will connect your new position to your previous role so it's clear that you've been promoted to a higher level at the same company.[1]
    • If your new role isn't much different from your old role, you can edit your current position instead. Editing your position simply changes your job title change without modifying your dates of employment.
  2. Step 2 Go to your... 2 Go to your LinkedIn profile. Here's how:
    • If you're using a computer, click your profile photo at the top-right and select View Profile.
    • In the mobile app, tap your profile photo at the top-left, then tap it again on the resulting menu.
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  3. Step 3 Scroll down and click the + in the Experience section. 3 Scroll down and click the + in the Experience section. A menu will expand.
  4. Step 4 Click Add position. 4 Click Add position. This opens the "Add experience" window.[2]
  5. Step 5 Choose whether to notify your network of your new position. 5 Choose whether to notify your network of your new position. The "Notify network" switch will either be green or gray, depending on your privacy settings.
    • To share your promotion with your LinkedIn network, toggle the switch to the On (green) position.
    • If you'd rather add the promotion without making an announcement, toggle the switch to the Off (gray) position.
  6. Step 6 Add the details of your new role. 6 Add the details of your new role. Type your new job title into the top field, and then fill out as many details of your new role as you'd like.[3]
    • In the "Profile headline" section, you'll see your current profile headline, which appears below your name at the top of your profile. If this contains your old job role, replace it with your new one before you continue.
  7. Step 7 Check the box next to "End current position as of now." 7 Check the box next to "End current position as of now." This tells LinkedIn to add a new end date to your previous role, making it clear that you are no longer holding your old position.
  8. Step 8 Click Save when you're finished. 8 Click Save when you're finished. This saves the details of your promotion to your profile.
    • If you chose to notify your network, people in your network will see a notification within two hours of this change.[4]
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Editing Your Current Position

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  1. Step 1 Sign in to LinkedIn on your computer, phone, or tablet. 1 Sign in to LinkedIn on your computer, phone, or tablet. If your job function hasn't changed much but you now have a new job title, you can edit your existing position to simply change and announce (if you'd like) your new job title.
    • If you have a very different position within the organization, consider adding a new role instead. This lets you create a brand-new date of employment and
  2. Step 2 Go to your LinkedIn profile. 2 Go to your LinkedIn profile. If you're using a computer, click your profile photo at the top-right and select View Profile. In the mobile app, tap your profile photo at the top-left, then tap it again on the resulting menu.
  3. Step 3 Scroll down and click the pencil icon in the "Experience" section. 3 Scroll down and click the pencil icon in the "Experience" section. You'll see it at the section's top-right corner. This opens the Experience section for editing.
  4. Step 4 Click the pencil icon next to your current position. 4 Click the pencil icon next to your current position. Now you'll see your previous job title and description.
  5. Step 5 Choose whether to notify your network of your new position. 5 Choose whether to notify your network of your new position. The "Notify network" switch will either be green or gray, depending on your privacy settings.
    • To share your promotion with your LinkedIn network, toggle the switch to the On (green) position.
    • If you'd rather add the promotion without making an announcement, toggle the switch to the Off (gray) position.
  6. Step 6 Replace the current job title with your new role. 6 Replace the current job title with your new role. You can also adjust other details as desired.
    • Leave your employment date intact—it lets people know how long you've been with the company in any role.
  7. Step 7 Scroll down and update your profile headline. 7 Scroll down and update your profile headline. If you have a custom profile headline, you can change it to more accurately reflect your new position.
  8. Step 8 Click Save when you're finished. 8 Click Save when you're finished. This saves the details of your promotion to your profile.[5]
    • If you chose to notify your network, people in your network will see a notification within two hours of this change.
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Sharing Your Promotion Announcement

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  1. Step 1 Create a post about your promotion on LinkedIn. 1 Create a post about your promotion on LinkedIn. If you want to get the word out about your success, you can create a post on LinkedIn to formally announce your new position. This gives you an opportunity to reflect on your previous position and colleagues and express excitement about your new role.[6]
    • To create a new post on your computer, click Start a post at the top of your feed.
    • On a phone or tablet, tap the Post icon at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Step 2 Choose your audience. 2 Choose your audience. You can make your post public to anyone on or off of LinkedIn, visible to your connections only, or share with a particular LinkedIn group.[7]
  3. Step 3 Begin by announcing your departure from your previous role. 3 Begin by announcing your departure from your previous role. Spend time reflecting positively on your time in that position, and thank your previous manager and colleagues for helping you learn and grow.[8] You can point out one or two individuals in your message or keep your gratitude more general.
  4. Step 4 Announce your new role. 4 Announce your new role. Include your new job position and when you're scheduled to begin. Express your excitement about the new role, what you're looking forward to, and even what you hope to accomplish.[9]
    • Be humble—you don't want to evoke any eye rolls from your former or new teammates!
  5. Step 5 Share your post. 5 Share your post. If you'd like, you can first attach a photo to bring more attention to your announcement. A photo of you with your old team, your cleaned-out cubicle, or anything else that shows your personality. You can also include your new work contact information if appropriate.[10]
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  • Question What is the best content to post on LinkedIn? Carin Bennett Carin Bennett Social Media Expert Carin Bennett is the Social Media Manager for NFP headquartered in New York City. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in planning, developing, implementing, and managing Social Media Accounts to create and maintain a company’s brand while engaging with their community using social media. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from both St. Thomas University & Barry University Schools of Law and her BA from the University of North Florida. Carin Bennett Carin Bennett Social Media Expert Expert Answer Post content that's directly related to your brand or business. If it's not a topic that can make you money (like a picture of your dogs or a post about meatloaf you had for dinner), then it doesn't belong on your LinkedIn page. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 2
  • Question How can I make my LinkedIn special? Carin Bennett Carin Bennett Social Media Expert Carin Bennett is the Social Media Manager for NFP headquartered in New York City. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in planning, developing, implementing, and managing Social Media Accounts to create and maintain a company’s brand while engaging with their community using social media. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from both St. Thomas University & Barry University Schools of Law and her BA from the University of North Florida. Carin Bennett Carin Bennett Social Media Expert Expert Answer LinkedIn has a special feature where you can upload a video introduction of yourself to your bio. It's the perfect opportunity to give your sales pitch to everyone! Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 2
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  • Avoid posting updates that aren't related to your career of self-promotion since LinkedIn is more for professional updates.[11] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • Wait until you've formally accepted your new role before updating your position on LinkedIn. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
  • If your interactions with clients, organizations, or the public will need to change due to your new role, write a formal press release to get the word out. You can also share your press release as a post on LinkedIn. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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References

  1. ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/login
  2. ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a593695
  3. ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a550169/update-your-current-position-in-your-introduction-section?lang=en
  4. ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a529062
  5. ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a550169/update-your-current-position-in-your-introduction-section?lang=en
  6. ↑ Carin Bennett. Social Media Expert. Expert Interview
  7. ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a518996/post-and-share-content-on-linkedin?lang=en
  8. ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-announce-new-job-linkedin-resume-io
  9. ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-announce-new-job-linkedin-resume-io
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  1. ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-announce-new-job-linkedin-resume-io
  2. ↑ Carin Bennett. Social Media Expert. Expert Interview

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Carin Bennett Co-authored by: Carin Bennett Social Media Expert This article was co-authored by Carin Bennett and by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Carin Bennett is the Social Media Manager for NFP headquartered in New York City. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in planning, developing, implementing, and managing Social Media Accounts to create and maintain a company’s brand while engaging with their community using social media. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from both St. Thomas University & Barry University Schools of Law and her BA from the University of North Florida. This article has been viewed 559,122 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 14 Updated: March 22, 2025 Views: 559,122 Categories: LinkedIn Article SummaryX

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