How to Add Promotion on LinkedIn

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

1. Click your profile picture or your name in the top-right corner.
2. Select 'View Profile' from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down to the 'Experience' section and locate the job you want to update for the promotion.
4. Click edit and fill in the new title, start date, and other details while keeping the previous role listed.
5. To add a promotion, edit the existing entry under the same company name rather than adding a separate position.
6. Fill out the start date and year of your promotion.
7. After filling in the details, click 'Save' to apply your changes.
8. Your LinkedIn profile is now updated — sharing your career progress and promotion with your network.