How can I update my LinkedIn timeline to accurately reflect my professional experience?
I’ve just received an official promotion at my current company, moving from a junior role to a senior role. While I’ve been working in a junior capacity from September 2023 to February 2024, I transitioned to a senior role from February 2024 to now, albeit without a formal title during that time.
Initially, I planned to quietly update my profile to reflect this timeline—showing my junior role from September 2023 to February 2024, and then my senior role from February 2024 to the present. I want my profile to accurately represent my experience as a senior manager.
However, my family is encouraging me to make a public announcement on LinkedIn about the promotion, as they’re excited to share this news (it’s a cultural thing for my immigrant parents). I also feel it’s a significant milestone worth celebrating, considering it took a long time to earn both the title and the raise for the work I was already doing.
Is there a way to adjust my job timeline to reflect my experience accordingly and still notify my network about my promotion? I want to maintain the integrity of my timeline without starting the clock over, even though I’ve only just now received the official title.
One response
Absolutely, you can manage both your LinkedIn timeline and the announcement to reflect your promotion accurately while honoring your experience. Here’s a strategy you can consider:
In the job description, you can provide context by mentioning your journey: “Promoted to Senior [Your Role] in February 2024 after working in a junior capacity from September 2023 to February 2024. During this time, I took on senior responsibilities including [list key responsibilities or projects].”
Craft an Announcement Post:
Create a LinkedIn post sharing your promotion. Express gratitude for the support you’ve received and reflect on your journey within the company. You can say something like, “I’m excited to officially share that I’ve been promoted to Senior [Your Role] at [Company]. Since [month], I’ve had the opportunity to work in this capacity, and I look forward to continuing to grow and contribute to our amazing team!”
Highlight Key Contributions:
In your post, you can briefly mention specific projects or contributions you made during your time in the junior role that prepared you for this promotion. This gives context to your network about your experience and accomplishments leading up to the promotion.
Adjust Privacy Settings if Needed:
By following these steps, you can accurately represent your experience while also satisfying your family’s desire to celebrate your milestone. Congratulations on your promotion!