When To Update LinkedIn With New Job (Add promotions to LinkedIn)

Jobs are an essential part of your LinkedIn profile. They are highly responsible for your professional growth and building a good image in your network. 
But presenting a job update is very important you can’t update your job without seeing some critical point. That can negatively impact your LinkedIn Profile.
Here are some points you should be aware of regarding when to update your LinkedIn with the job and boost your Profile. All your questions will end after the completion of this blog.

Before updating your job, You should consider the following points

Try to Wait for a couple of months before Updating your new job on LinkedIn. As not all jobs work out so give yourself some time to know your work and other formalities.

If your job is around Sales, marketing, and targets, try to complete a probation period before posting your job on LinkedIn.

Always Announce with a Post about your exit from the previous company before posting a new job. Never Post a new job before leaving your old job or starting a new one.
Never Post a new job before completing all documentation and formalities with your employer.

Also, you should consult your employer before posting your job.

How To Setup Your LinkedIn After You Get A New Job

• Update your new job in the job experience section with company name, job title, starting date, your primary responsibilities and duties at work, and other stuff you think should be known to your network but should be professional.
• Update your profile picture with a fresh picture of your informal dressing. 
• Also, Update your contact info, i.e. mobile number or email address or company office address if using.
• Update your skills in the skills and endorsements section if you are working with some new skills.

3 Reasons to Update your LinkedIn Profile After Starting Your New Job

• Updating New Profile Picture Gives a Fresh look to your LinkedIn Profile.
• The new profile picture will make your Profile look active and attract your co-workers to visit your Profile.
• A new profile picture will make it easy to find you on LinkedIn by your employer and other co-workers.

Do you need to update my LinkedIn on my first day?

Simply the answer to this question is No. Updating your job on the first day is not recommended you should at least wait for one to two weeks before doing so, but one month to 6 months is recommended before updating. It will be good if you once ask your manager.

Updating a job on the first day can give you good attention on your network and a bunch of good wishes from your connections but think if that job doesn’t work with you. You don’t like working jobs and want a change. Such a short time job can give a low impression of you around your connections. First, experience your work and give yourself time to become comfortable with work then you can make your job Public.

How to add a new job to my LinkedIn Profile

Steps To Update Your New Job :

• Click on the profile picture and select view profile
• Click on Pen (Edit Icon) above your experience section. Now click on add (+) icon to add a new job to your experience.
• Now add your job title, employment type, company name, location, check on ( I am currently working here), add start date, headline, description and select industry of work.
• Click on Save, and you are done with your job update on LinkedIn.

Also, read our another blog on How to email a recruiter on LinkedIn (with sample messages)

How to add a Job Promotion to your LinkedIn Profile

To add a job promotion, follow the same steps followed above and follow the below points. ( Note You should have Old job experience in the same company before adding promotion)

• Click on Add button and fill the All fields for your new position.
• Keep same company name.
• Fill in start date and check currency working hear 
• Click save

Your Job promotion is visible in your Profile in the job and experience section.

FAQ

When Is It Safe To Update LinkedIn With New Job?

There is nothing wrong with adding your job position but try to ask once with your employer/manager before adding up. Try to wait for a week before updating also, try to complete the probation period before updating, if any.

How long to wait before updating a new job on LinkedIn?

You should at least wait for a week and experience your job and update if you are comfortable with it. But it is recommended to wait for a month before updating a job.

Can I Update My LinkedIn On My First Day?

No answer is a big no. Don’t update your job on the first day of your career take some time a post after Working for a minimum of one week or more.

Creative ways to announce new job on LinkedIn?

It would be best if you first announced a Warm goodbye to your previous job before announcing a new joining. Your Message should contain a thanking note for your old company and mention what you get from your working period with that company.

The second part should be an energetic announcement of your new job by thanking your employer and showing your excitement for your new role.

Can you update the job on LinkedIn without notifying me?

Sometimes yes, you get the option to not share your update with your connections, but sometimes you can miss this feature. Some Updates like Job Posting, Education, and more will not show on the connections feed if you turn off the share feature while updating your Profile but are still visible if they visit your Profile.

Conclusion

Before updating your new job, you should wait for some weeks or months until you become comfortable with your new job. Never Post a new job before leaving the previous one. Try to update the complete Profile with New Profile Picture, Skill, contact info with new job update. Always Post a goodbye message for your previous job before posting a joining post.

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