How Soon Should I Announce a New Job on LinkedIn?

Learn when to add a new job to LinkedIn and how exactly to announce it

Co-authored by Pete Canalichio and Hannah Madden

Last Updated: March 12, 2023

When to Update LinkedIn

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How to Update Your LinkedIn Profile

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Considerations

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Example Posts

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Tips

Just landed a new job? Congratulations! You probably want to go and tell all your friends and colleagues about your new role—but hang on a second. While posting on LinkedIn is a great way to announce your new position, updating your profile too quickly could actually backfire on you. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. We’ll explain exactly how long to wait before adding your new job to LinkedIn and why you might want to hold off.

Things You Should Know

Update your position on LinkedIn after 1 to 2 weeks at your new job.
You may want to hold off on updating your LinkedIn if your job has a probation period or if you find out the job is not right for you.
To update your job on LinkedIn, go to your profile and click “Edit.” Then select, “Add new position.”

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When to Update LinkedIn

Wait at least 1 to 2 weeks before updating your job on LinkedIn. There’s no right or wrong answer here, but in general, give yourself a couple of weeks to settle into your new role before updating any social media accounts. This will give you time to adjust to your new job and understand its duties a little better.^{[1]
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How to Update Your LinkedIn Profile

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Go to your LinkedIn profile. Log into your LinkedIn account on a computer, then click on your profile picture in the top right corner. Select “view profile” to go to your page.^{[2]
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- Unfortunately, you cannot update your LinkedIn profile via the LinkedIn app, so you must log in on a computer.
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Click “Edit,” then “Add new position.” In the top right corner of your profile, click on the pencil, or “edit,” icon. From there, scroll to where it says “Current Position,” then click on “Add new position.”^{[3]
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Select “I am currently working in this role,” then “Save.” Fill out the information about your new role, including the title, the company, and how long you’ve worked there. When you’re done, hit “save” to save your changes.^{[4]
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- You can choose to share this update with your network, or you can toggle that option “off” before hitting save.
- Updating your job on your profile is different from making a separate announcement post. If you’d like to write a detailed description of your job or thank any of your coworkers, make a new post on LinkedIn to talk about your new position.

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Considerations

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Probation period Companies will sometimes hire people with a caveat: they’ll see how you do in the role for a few weeks or months, and then they’ll choose to hire you on full time or let you go. If you’re still in your probation period, there’s a small chance that your employer will not ask you to continue in the role, which could lead to some awkwardness on LinkedIn.^{[5]
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- Some roles have probation periods for as long as 1 year. If that’s the case and you’re confident that you’re the right fit for this position, you can go ahead and update your LinkedIn after 1 to 2 weeks.
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Your former employer If you were at your old position for a while, your former job may need some time to adjust to your absence. Posting about your new job could be uncomfortable for your former employer to see, and holding off for a couple of weeks will ensure you don’t burn any important bridges.^{[6]
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Finding out the job is the wrong fit Maybe the job sounded absolutely perfect on paper, but when you actually start working, it’s less than ideal. There’s always a chance that you might find out the job just isn’t for you, and it’s best to avoid having to explain that to people on LinkedIn if it happens.^{[7]
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Example Posts

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“Very happy to announce that I will be taking on a new role as Assets Manager at Apple. I’m so grateful for this opportunity, and I can’t wait to see where this position takes me. Thanks for following along in my career journey!”
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“I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted the role of Field Technician at the Wildlife Biology Center. I’m very excited to work on the new fish habitat, and I’m so glad I get to join this awesome group of people that I call my coworkers.”
- Recruiters use LinkedIn because it is effectively a digital resume.
- If you are reaching out to a recruiter, try to convey to them something unique about yourself. If you are interested in a particular job, let them know you have the experience or qualifications.
- For example, if you want to work for a global company, your international experience can make you a better fit for the job. It can help you stand out from competitors or the other candidates being looked at.