Quick summary
Adding a promotion on LinkedIn requires editing your existing job entry under the same company rather than creating a new position. This keeps your career history grouped and helps your network see your career progress in one place.
Steps
- Click your profile picture or your name in the top-right corner.
- Select 'View Profile' from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the 'Experience' section and locate the job you want to update for the promotion.
- Click edit and fill in the new title, start date, and other details while keeping the previous role listed.
- To add a promotion, edit the existing entry under the same company name rather than adding a separate position.
- Fill out the start date and year of your promotion.
- After filling in the details, click 'Save' to apply your changes.
- Your LinkedIn profile is now updated — sharing your career progress and promotion with your network.
