Got promoted in your job? Congratulations to you. Now’s the time to tell all the people in your Network. In this guide, we will discuss how one can update their promotions on LinkedIn, where it will become public and reach all the people in your network. We will also cover how you can do it in the best way while discussing the perks of doing so. Let’s get started!
Can I update my promotion on LinkedIn?
Yes, it is possible to update your network about your promotion at your job on LinkedIn. Irrespective of your job profile, there is no restriction as to what you can update about. Whether you are an HR or an animation artist, you will be given equal weightage when it comes to this, as well as equal liberty. Also, there is no specific time when you can update about your promotion on LinkedIn. If you wish to do it at midnight, you can do that as well.
How to update promotions on LinkedIn?
The first thing to do here is to download the LinkedIn app from the Play Store or the App Store. This will not only make the process simpler for you but will also help you have all the information, work and notifications in the same place in the future.
- Log in to your profile on LinkedIn. Tap your profile picture (top left).
- Scroll to Experience and tap the pencil icon.
- Either edit your existing role or add a new position for the promotion.
- Update title, description, and start date.
- Choose whether to notify your network.
- Tap Save.
You can follow these simple steps to update your promotions on your LinkedIn Profile.
Why should I update my promotions on LinkedIn?
Updating your promotions on LinkedIn can help your network follow your professional work more keenly, opening better opportunity doors for you in the future. If a client is interested in your profile, they may take it more seriously because of this appraisal. Moreover, it just helps you see your work trajectory over the few years that you have updated about on your profile. It can be like having a glance at your professional years with a single eye, including your recent promotion.
Using the web to update promotion
If you are not using LinkedIn on your phone, you may need the help of the web. If you do so, the steps to inform your network about your promotion are slightly different. Let us have a look at them –
- Visit Your Profile – Click on your profile picture or your name in the top-left corner.
- Find the Experience Section – Scroll down to the “Experience” section.
- Edit Your Job role – Click the pencil (edit) icon next to the job you were promoted in.
- Add the New Position as it counts for promotions – Click “Add Position” instead of editing the current one. Enter the updated job title, new responsibilities, and any other details. Set the start date for the promotion and
- then make sure to mark your previous role as ended.
- Adjust the Notifications – If you want your network to be notified, toggle “Notify network” to On before saving.
And that is just how it will be updated, and your network will know.
