How to Post a Promotion Update on LinkedIn

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May 4, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to share a job promotion announcement on LinkedIn.

Quick summary

This demo walks you through how to post a promotion update on LinkedIn using the built-in career milestone feature. In just a few steps, you can publish a job promotion announcement complete with a photo or GIF directly from your LinkedIn feed.

Steps

On your dashboard, go to the post creation box and click 'Start a post'.
At the bottom of the post creation box, click the 'ribbon' icon.
Select 'New position'.
Upload your photo or choose from the available GIFs.
Click 'Next'.
Finalize your job promotion announcement and click the 'Post' button once done.

📌 Why this matters

Sharing a promotion update on LinkedIn is one of the most effective ways to boost your professional visibility and signal career growth to your network. LinkedIn's built-in career milestone feature lets you craft a polished promotion announcement with custom imagery, increasing the likelihood of engagement from recruiters, colleagues, and potential employers. A well-timed promotion post can expand your reach beyond your existing connections, attracting new opportunities and reinforcing your personal brand. Knowing exactly how to navigate LinkedIn's post creation flow ensures your milestone gets the attention it deserves.

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