How to Add or Update a Promotion on LinkedIn
Getting promoted is a big deal. Whether you’re stepping into a leadership role or leveling up within your current team, it’s worth celebrating—and LinkedIn is the perfect place to do it. But how do you update your profile to reflect your promotion without creating confusion? And what’s the best way to share the news with your network?
Getting promoted is a milestone worth more than just a quiet profile tweak. It’s an opportunity to strengthen your professional brand, showcase your growth, and spark meaningful conversations. Done well, your update can bring in new connections, opportunities, and even clients.
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Why Your Promotion Belongs on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is your living, breathing public resume. Updating it after a promotion signals:
- Career momentum – you’re taking on new challenges.
- Recognition – your company values your contribution.
- Search visibility – LinkedIn’s algorithm surfaces profiles with fresh, relevant updates.
LinkedIn’s own research shows that professionals who regularly update their profiles are twice as likely to be discovered for relevant opportunities.
Updating Your Profile for a Promotion
1. Go to your profile
On desktop, click Me → View Profile.
2. Navigate to the Experience section
Find your current role.
3. Click the edit (pencil) icon
If staying at the same company, create a new role under the same company listing rather than replacing the old one. This preserves your career timeline.
4. Add your new title and start date
Update the previous role’s end date.
5. Refresh your description
Highlight key wins, new responsibilities, and goals for the role.
6. Decide on notifications
Toggle “Notify network” if you want LinkedIn to share it automatically.
Announcing Your Promotion in a Post
While the profile update is for accuracy, the post is for impact. This is your chance to tell a story and involve your network.
Proven structure for a promotion post:
I’m excited to share that I’ve been promoted to [New Title] at [Company Name]!
Over the past [X months/years], I’ve [briefly mention a meaningful achievement].
I’m grateful for the support of [team/mentors] and looking forward to [goal or challenge ahead].
Extra ways to make it engaging:
- Tag mentors, teammates, or your company.
- Share a relevant image (team photo, product launch, event).
- Add 2–3 niche hashtags (#CareerGrowth, #LeadershipJourney, #YourIndustry).
Example: Strong, Relatable Promotion Post
Big news — I’ve officially stepped into a new role as Senior Product Manager at Assista!
Two years ago, I joined as an Associate, and the journey has been incredible: shipping features that changed how our customers work, collaborating with brilliant teammates, and learning every single day.
Huge thanks to my mentors and colleagues. Excited for what’s ahead.
Real examples of great promotion posts
1. A great post by Fazle Rahat @ Optimizely
Fazle's promotion post works because it’s short, human, and memorable. He announces the new role right away, adds a lighthearted joke about balancing logic and emotions (making it relatable beyond his industry), and openly acknowledges the challenges ahead. By mixing humility (“challenging times ahead”) with optimism (“looking forward to… learning a lot”), Fazle frames his promotion as both an achievement and a growth opportunity. The humor makes it more shareable, while the gratitude toward his future team adds warmth — a balance that tends to get strong engagement on LinkedIn.
2. Here's another one by Sue Warnke @ Salesforce, really ticking all the boxes
This Salesforce VP promotion post hits all the right emotional and strategic notes. The opening line is warm and personal, immediately framing the promotion as the fulfilment of a long-held dream. By recounting her journey — from building the doc team for a new product (CDP) to seeing it evolve into Salesforce’s fastest-growing product and a core part of its AI strategy — she weaves in concrete achievements that establish credibility. The post balances professional pride with personal gratitude, tagging mentors by name, which both boosts engagement and reinforces her authenticity. It’s aspirational, specific, and rooted in measurable success, making it a textbook example of a high-impact LinkedIn promotion announcement.
3. Linkedin's Danielle Glaser with a double promotion post
Danielle Glaser’s post stands out because it blends professional achievement with a deeply personal milestone, creating a multi-layered, relatable narrative. By leading with “I’ve been promoted twice recently,” she instantly piques curiosity, then delivers the unexpected twist of her “favorite promotion ever” — becoming a mom. The post humanizes her career news by sharing her plans for family bonding and skill-building outside of work, while also advocating for paid family leave as a broader social issue. This combination of authenticity, vulnerability, and values makes the update resonate far beyond her immediate network, sparking both personal congratulations and policy-driven conversations.
Best Practices to Maximise Reach
- Timing: Post midweek mornings (Tues–Thurs, 8–11 AM local time).
- Engage back: Reply to comments quickly to keep your post active in the feed.
- Stay human: People connect more with genuine gratitude than corporate jargon.
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