Using a new title.

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May 5,2022 at 1:28PM UTC

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Using a new title.

I'm starting a new role on July 1. It's a highly visible role and my hiring has already been announced on the organization's website. I'm a cautious person, and although I have no reason to think that anything will go wrong, I have not made big, splashy announcements on my personal accounts. I am taking over for a person who is still in the role but who will be retiring, which means that the role I've been hired for will be fully inhabited right until my start date. My transition is happening in earnest and I am 99% certain all will proceed smoothly. My question is this, for those of you who have been in a similar situation: At what point is is reasonable to change your social media footprint to reflect the new title? This position entails moving to a new area and I'd like to begin networking and joining professional organizations. Thoughts?

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Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterMay 5,2022 at 2:45PM UTC
Have you received - and accepted - a formal written offer? If so, go forward with announcing the new role.
Julie HumbirdMay 5,2022 at 2:51PM UTC
I've always waiting until I held the job title before making social announcements. However, If its internal, I don't see why not posting that you have accepted a promotion and want to connect with others.
Jacqueline CutlerMay 5,2022 at 3:15PM UTC
I would let the person retire first. If the organization has already announced and you know you are set, then you should be safe. Once you make the move, you can announce on your social media and can welcome all the good wishes then.
Debra SesholtzMay 5,2022 at 4:48PM UTC
Interested to hear what others say on this, but I wouldn't update your social media footprint with the new role until you are actually in it. That shouldn't stop you from networking or joining local professional organizations. Just let them know you are transitioning into a new role and are getting a jump start on networking locally.
AnonymousMay 5,2022 at 5:05PM UTC
I don't believe you actually work for an organization until your first day of work. Perhaps wait a couple weeks in your new role to make sure it is, indeed, the right fit, and then post away?
Amy HolmesMay 5,2022 at 5:57PM UTC
I would wait until I actually start the job. Then celebrate! You will have access to the new company logo and it's stated public mission, which you can also post if it resonates with you. Just in case something happens. It won't, but I am cautious.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistMay 5,2022 at 6:27PM UTC
I would wait at least until you start the position. It's never a done deal until it's a done deal.
Me, personally, I'd wait until at least 2 weeks after I started the new position.
AnonymousMay 6,2022 at 9:01PM UTC
Since your start date is not until 7/1, so I suggest you wait. You did not consider the possibility of others who may have put in for the same bid and who might be bitter or jealous or vindictive about it. No it is not directly your problem, but you would be amazed what some bitter people do to attempt to throw a wrench to stifle someone who they felt took their position. So as nutty as that sounds, don't even create the possibility of that vulnerability for yourself when there is no need to.
There is a reason why they call it a start date. If for whatever reason the employer changes their mind prior to that, technically they can.