How to Add a Promotion on LinkedIn (Without Losing Your History)

How to Add a Promotion on LinkedIn (Without Losing Your History)

Got promoted? Congratulations. Showing it correctly on LinkedIn tells recruiters you grew inside a company, which is a strong signal. The key is to add the new role as a separate position under the same company, instead of editing your old title.

LinkedIn changes its menus from time to time, so the exact labels may differ slightly on your device.

Why not just edit your current title?

If you overwrite your old title, your profile loses the story of your growth. Listing both roles under the same company shows a clear progression, for example from "Marketing Specialist" to "Marketing Manager".

How to add a promotion on desktop

1. Go to your LinkedIn profile.
2. Click Add profile section or the + icon in the Experience section.
3. Choose Add position.
4. Enter your new title.
5. Select the same company from the dropdown so the roles group together.
6. Set the start date of your new role. Leave "I am currently working in this role" checked.
7. Add a short description with your new responsibilities.
8. Decide whether to share the update with your network, then save.
9. Open your previous role at that company, set an end date and uncheck "currently working".

LinkedIn will then show both roles under one company logo, with your total time at the company.

How to add a promotion on mobile

1. Open the LinkedIn app and go to your profile.
2. Tap the + next to Experience and choose Add position.
3. Follow the same steps: new title, same company, start date and description.
4. Edit your old role to add an end date.

Should you share a promotion post?

A short post can bring congratulations, visibility and new connections. Keep it simple:

"I'm excited to share that I've been promoted to Marketing Manager at [Company]. Thank you to my team and my manager for their support over the last two years. Looking forward to the next chapter."

What else to update

• Headline: add your new title. Our LinkedIn headline formulas can help.
• About section: mention your new focus. See our short professional bio templates.
• Skills: add any new skills you're using.
• Resume: list both roles under the same employer. Build an updated version for free with the JobStacky Resume Builder.

Frequently asked questions

Will my network be notified?

Only if you choose to share the update when you save the new position.

How do I show a promotion on my resume?

List the company once, then each title with its own dates and bullet points underneath.

Can I add a promotion after changing companies?

Yes. You can add past positions at any time to show your full career history.

Make your profile work harder

Use the JobStacky LinkedIn optimization tool to update your headline and profile after a promotion.