Greetings on your advancement! Announcing your career milestone on LinkedIn is a terrific opportunity to get support from colleagues and connections, build your professional identity, and share it with your network.
KEYPOINTS:
- Navigate to the Experience Section
- Add New Position
- Add Additional Information & Your New Position.
Here’s how to use LinkedIn in 2024 to properly announce your promotion:
Write an Insightful Post
You should announce your LinkedIn promotion in a way that is both formal and intimate. Here is a minimal framework to adhere to:
- Gratitude: Let those who helped you know how much you appreciate them.
- New Role: Clearly identify the company you work for as well as your new role.
- Contemplation: Provide a succinct analysis of your experiences and feelings on your new position.
- Anticipation for the Future: Share with us what you’re excited about for this upcoming chapter.
- Tagging Appropriate Individuals: Feel free to tag supervisors, mentors, or coworkers who helped shape your development.
Here’s an example template:
✨ Excited to Share Some Big News! ✨
I am thrilled to announce that I’ve been promoted to [New Position] at [Company Name]! I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue growing with such a talented and supportive team.
A huge thank you to [Mentor/Manager/Colleague] for your guidance and encouragement, and to my amazing colleagues who make every day inspiring. I’m looking forward to the new challenges and opportunities ahead and can’t wait to contribute even more to [Company’s goals or mission].
#Promotion #Grateful #CareerGrowth #NewBeginnings
Utilise the feature “Share that You’ve Started a New Position.”
You can update your LinkedIn profile with your new job and share it as a post using this tool. To carry out this:
- Step1: Open your profile and select the “+” symbol under the “Experience” heading.
- Step 2: Choose “Add Position” and fill out the information about your new position (title of work, name of company, etc.).
- Step 3: Toggle the “Share with Network” option to make your promotion show up as an update in the feeds of your contacts.
- Step 4: Add your own post or customise the automated message that LinkedIn creates to announce your new role.
Include Images (Optional)
Your announcement will be more interesting if it includes a visual component, like a picture of you at work, a group shot, or a personalised graphic congratulating yourself on your promotion. Make sure the photo you select is suitable for a formal environment.
A lot of pros are choosing short videos in 2024. Think about creating a quick 30-second video in which you express your delight for your new position and express gratitude to people who have supported you so far.
Leverage Hashtags and Tags
Using relevant hashtags will help increase the visibility of your post. Some examples include:
- #Promotion
- #CareerGrowth
- #NewBeginnings
- #ProfessionalJourney
- #Leadership
Tagging your employer or key individuals (e.g., mentors, team members, or a manager who supported your growth) not only shows appreciation but also helps the post reach their networks.
Answer Messages and Comments
Your network will probably congratulate you and offer help after your post becomes live. Make sure to participate by answering messages and comments. This improves the quality of your connections and creates a feeling of camaraderie around your success.
Make changes to your LinkedIn profile
Make sure your profile is updated to reflect your new role after declaring your promotion. Here’s how to successfully change your profile:
- Headline: To reflect your updated position, include your new job title in your LinkedIn headline.
- About Section: Update the “About” section to highlight your accomplishments, newly acquired abilities, and expanded responsibilities.
- Experience Section: Describe your new position’s duties, objectives, and accomplishments in the “Experience” section.
- Skills & Endorsements: If the requirements of your new position change, think about adding those to your profile for better visibility in searches.
Conclude with a Joyful Post (Optional)
If your promotion represents a noteworthy achievement, you might want to write a follow-up post following your initial weeks or months in your new position. Talk about your early encounters, the things you’ve learnt, and any interesting projects you’re working on. By doing this, you maintain their interest and provide them a closer look at your career path.
A great method to acknowledge and thank people who have supported you over the journey is to share your promotion on LinkedIn. By following these steps, your post can be both professional and emotional, ensuring you make a favourable impression on your network.
