When you have a new job, how long do you wait to update your LinkedIn/FGB/Other professional profile?

Kimberly Moon

September 21,2021 at 4:12PM UTC

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When you have a new job, how long do you wait to update your LinkedIn/FGB/Other professional profile?

I just accepted a new role that I start next week and I'm so excited that I just want to update everything now! I know some colleagues who wait 6 months or so to make those updates in case things don't work out. I'm curious to see if there is a consensus.

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AnonymousSeptember 21,2021 at 5:51PM UTC
There is no specific time but I suggest a few weeks only because it allows you to get an understanding of what the day to day is like. I waited a few weeks and then wrote out my description of tasks as I didn't want to have a blank description for current work.
On LinkedIn you can always update your profile without making a post about it.
AnonymousSeptember 21,2021 at 6:08PM UTC
As someone who left a job for her "dream job" which turned out to be a nightmare, I posted immediately and regretted it, as I left the "dream job" within a month's time. I would suggest waiting at least two months, personally.
AnonymousSeptember 21,2021 at 7:00PM UTC
This is a good question that could go either way! My preference is to wait a few weeks, maybe even after my probationary period (roughly 90 days) at a new job, just to ensure everything checks out. If you feel strongly that you should do it sooner than this, then I would just trust your gut and go for it. YOU know when you know! Good luck.