Advice needed.

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October 7,2022 at 7:43AM UTC

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Advice needed.

When is it appropriate to update your LinkedIn profile? I was RIF’d in 2020 and had worked at two companies after I was laid off. Both were toxic and not for me professionally. I have recently found a position that I believe will be a great fit for me. However, I am nervous about posting my new found position too soon just in case it doesn’t work out. Your thoughts?

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Sarah Nicole CampbellOctober 7,2022 at 8:11AM UTC
I would definitely give it a month or so.
Holly NunnallyOctober 7,2022 at 11:04AM UTC
It's your profile and you can do what you want with it. There are pros and cons to doing either one, but I understand your hesitation to change it.
How long have you been at your new position, and if it turns out to be a bad fit, will you quit immediately or will you wait until you have something else lined up? I ask this because it could take months to land somewhere else.
Kathryn MontbriandNovember 1,2022 at 10:31PM UTC
If you aren't looking for a new job right away, posting on Linkedin mainly serves to notify your network of your new role.
My recommendation: wait a few weeks or even a couple months and then share the news AND some of the cool things you have learned or experienced during your onboarding. That can make it even more celebratory to share with the people who will be cheering you on. Good luck!