How to Add Experience on LinkedIn

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May 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to showcase your work history on LinkedIn.

Quick summary

Adding experience on LinkedIn helps recruiters and connections understand your professional background. You can add a new position in seconds by using the Experience section on your LinkedIn profile.

Steps

Go to your LinkedIn profile and click 'Add section' if the Experience section has not been added yet.
If the Experience section already exists, scroll down to it and click the '+' icon in the upper-right corner of the section.
Select 'Add Position' from the dropdown menu.
Fill in all required details for the new position and click 'Save' once done.

📌 Why this matters

Keeping your LinkedIn Experience section up to date is essential for professional visibility and career growth. Recruiters actively search LinkedIn for candidates whose work history matches open roles, making an accurate and complete experience section critical. Adding new positions quickly ensures your profile reflects your current expertise and increases your chances of appearing in relevant recruiter searches. This demo shows exactly how to add a job position on LinkedIn so you never miss a career opportunity.

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