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How to Announce a New Job on LinkedIn (+ 10 Ready-to-Use Templates)

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Quick answer: Update your LinkedIn profile first (and turn off activity notifications while you do). Then publish a post tagging your new company, thanking your previous team, and sharing what excites you. New job posts are among the highest-engagement content on LinkedIn.

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Before You Post: Update Your Profile

Do this before your announcement goes live:

  1. Turn off activity notifications (Settings → Visibility → Share profile updates → off)
  2. Update your headline with new title + company
  3. Add the new role to Experience
  4. Update your About section if your focus changed
  5. Change your location if applicable
  6. Turn notifications back on after your announcement post is published

This prevents LinkedIn from auto-generating a generic "started a new position" update before your custom post.


When to Post

FactorRecommendation
Best daysTuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
Best time8-10 AM in your timezone
Wait untilStart date is confirmed, notice period is over
Don't postBefore your previous employer knows
Quick Quiz
Medium

You accepted a new job offer yesterday. Your start date is in 3 weeks. When should you post?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


10 New Job Announcement Templates

1. The Classic Professional

I'm excited to share that I've joined [Company] as [Title]!

After [X years] at [Previous Company], where I had the privilege of [key accomplishment], I'm ready for this next chapter.

At [Company], I'll be focused on [what you'll be doing]. I'm drawn to [specific thing about the company, mission, product, team].

Thank you to everyone at [Previous Company] who made the last few years incredible. And to my new team at [Company], let's build something great.

#NewJob #[Industry]

2. The Grateful One

Big news: I've started a new role as [Title] at [Company]!

I want to take a moment to thank the people who helped me get here:

→ [Name], for mentoring me when I was just starting out
→ [Name], for believing in me and giving me my first shot at [skill]
→ The entire [Previous Company] team, for [X years] of growth

I'm joining [Company] because [reason]. Can't wait to see what we build together.

3. The Short and Sweet

New chapter → [Title] at [Company].

Grateful for the journey. Excited for what's ahead.

4. The Storyteller

Two years ago, I was [where you were, a different career, a student, struggling with X].

Today, I'm starting as [Title] at [Company].

Here's what I learned along the way:

1. [Lesson]
2. [Lesson]
3. [Lesson]

If you're in the middle of your own transition, keep going. The path isn't always linear, but it gets you where you need to be.

5. The Casual / Authentic

Plot twist: I'm now a [Title] at [Company]

Not going to lie, this one feels surreal. [Company] is a place I've admired for [reason], and I still can't believe I get to be part of the team.

If you're connected to anyone there, I'd love an intro. And if you're at [Company], see you on Slack!

6. The Numbers-Driven

After [X years], [Y projects], and [Z accomplishment] at [Previous Company], I'm taking on a new challenge.

I've joined [Company] as [Title], where I'll be [focus area].

Some context on why this move:
• [Company] is growing [metric] year over year
• Their approach to [topic] aligns with how I think about [area]
• The team includes [notable people or what excites you]

Here's to the next chapter.

7. The Industry Expert

I've spent the last [X years] in [industry], and one thing has become clear: [insight about where the industry is heading].

That's why I'm joining [Company] as [Title].

[Company] is [what they're doing that aligns with the insight]. I'll be working on [specific initiative or team].

If you're working in [related space], I'd love to connect and swap notes.

8. The Team Player

It takes a village, and I have the best one.

Starting today, I'm [Title] at [Company].

This wouldn't have happened without:
• My team at [Previous Company] who taught me [skill]
• [Mentor/manager name] who pushed me to [action]
• Everyone in this network who shared advice, opportunities, and encouragement

I'm bringing everything I've learned to [Company]. Let's go.

9. The Funny / Light-Hearted

Updated my LinkedIn profile. This is not a drill.

I'm now [Title] at [Company].

Things I'm looking forward to:
✅ New coffee machine
✅ Actually doing [exciting part of the job]
✅ Pretending I know where everything is for the first 3 weeks

Things I'll miss:
❌ [Something funny about old job]

In all seriousness, I'm incredibly excited about this opportunity. [Company] is doing [impressive thing] and I'm lucky to be part of it.

10. The Career Changer

I did something unexpected: I left [previous field] to become a [new role].

After [X years] in [old industry], I realized [what drove the change]. So I [what you did: studied, took courses, networked, applied everywhere].

Today, I'm officially [Title] at [Company].

To anyone considering a career change: it's never too late. The skills you've built transfer more than you think.
Quick Quiz
Medium

Which template would you pick if you're switching from finance to UX design?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Tips for Maximum Engagement

DoDon't
Tag your new company (they often reshare)Badmouth your previous employer
Tag 2-3 mentors or key collaboratorsTag 15 people for attention
Add a photo (day-one selfie, welcome package)Post a stock photo
Use line breaks (walls of text get skipped)Write one giant paragraph
End with a question ("Have we connected?")End with nothing
Reply to every comment in the first 2 hoursIgnore comments
Use 1-3 hashtags (#NewJob is enough)Use 10+ hashtags

FAQ

When should I post my new job announcement?

Post within your first week at the new company, on a Tuesday-Thursday morning. Make sure your previous employer already knows and your LinkedIn profile is updated first.

Should I tag my old company?

Yes, if you're leaving on good terms. A brief thank-you to your previous company is classy and often gets engagement from former colleagues.

How much engagement should I expect?

New job announcements are among the highest-performing content types on LinkedIn. People genuinely enjoy celebrating career wins with their network.

Should I turn off the automatic LinkedIn notification?

Yes. Turn off "Share profile updates" in Settings → Visibility before updating your profile. This prevents a generic auto-notification and lets you control the narrative with your own post.


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