How to Add Promotion on LinkedIn
- George Apostolov
How to Add Promotion on LinkedIn: step-by-step guide
Click your profile picture or your name in the top-right corner.
Select 'View Profile'.
Scroll down to the 'Experience' section on your profile. Locate the job you want to update for the promotion.
Click and fill in the new title, start date, and other details while keeping the previous role listed.
To add promotion, you must edit the existing one under the same company name.
Fill out the start date and year of your promotion.
After filling in the details, click 'Save'.
That's it! Adding a promotion on LinkedIn allows you to update your profile and share career progress with your network.
Quick answer: To add promotion in LinkedIn, click your profile picture, select View Profile, and go to the Experience section. Edit your existing job under the same company name, enter the new title, start date, and details, and click Save to update your profile and share your career progress.
About this LinkedIn tutorial
Update your career progression on LinkedIn by editing your existing job experience to reflect your new title and promotion details. This guide shows how to add Promotion on LinkedIn in 8 steps, starting with "Click your profile picture or your name in the top-right corner" and finishing with "That's it! Adding a promotion on LinkedIn allows you to update your profile and share c...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real LinkedIn interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Promotion on LinkedIn?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your LinkedIn data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under LinkedIn. Related guides: How to Add Udemy Certificate to LinkedIn, How to Analyze the LinkedIn Post Performance in Coda and How to Block Someone on LinkedIn. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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