New Job Announcement LinkedIn Post
A new job post is one of the few LinkedIn updates almost everyone in your network engages with — which is exactly why it's worth getting right. The best ones share the news in the first line, thank the people who helped along the way without listing everyone you've ever met, and say something real about what you'll be working on and why you chose it. The worst ones read like a press release, or bury the actual news at the bottom.
This preset writes new job announcements under about 180 words. It leads with the news, keeps the thank-you brief and sincere, describes the new role in plain language and avoids bragging. Tell it your new title and company, where you're coming from, who you'd like to thank and what excites you about the move. Then tag your new company and the people you mention after pasting it into LinkedIn.
Example: New job announcement post
Settings: Professional
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Tips
Post after your first day or two
Announcing once you've started avoids awkward questions if plans change, and you'll have something real to say about the role.
Thank by name, but briefly
One or two specific thank-yous mean more than a list of 20 names. Tag those people so they see it.
Turn on the LinkedIn update too
Update your experience section — LinkedIn will offer to notify your network. You can use this text as the post that goes with it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I mention my old company in a new job post?
- A brief, positive mention is good practice. It thanks former colleagues and gives your network context. Never criticise a previous employer in the post.
- How long should a new job announcement be?
- Around 80-180 words. Long enough to share why you're excited, short enough that people read to the end.
- Should I add a photo?
- A photo from your first day, your new desk or the team often gets more engagement. It's optional — the text works on its own.