How to Add a Job on LinkedIn

Quick summary

Adding a job to your LinkedIn profile keeps your work history current and boosts your search visibility to recruiters and connections. This guide walks you through updating both your Experience section and your profile Headline in a few quick steps.

Steps

1. Go to your profile page on LinkedIn.
2. Scroll down to the Experience section and click the '+' icon in the top-right corner.
3. Select 'Add role' from the dropdown menu.
4. Fill in all required job details, then click 'Save'.
5. Go back to the top of your profile and click the pencil icon below your banner.
6. Scroll to the Headline section and add your new job position to improve search visibility.
7. Click 'Save' to apply all changes.