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WheelofCheese

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Just got hired with a new firm but haven't started yet. LinkedIn advice.

Hello savages!


How long do you wait to announce a new role on LinkedIn? I've typically waited until the actual start date. I've done a little research on this topic and others have suggested waiting a few weeks into your new role.


What has been your experience with this? While I'm eager to broadcast my new role, I also want to be smart about it.


Thoughts?

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FinanceEngineer
Politicker
6
Sr Director, sales and partnerships
Wait until you start. Hell, wait until you are a week or 2 in.
RandyLahey
Politicker
5
Account Executive
Typically, I wait two full weeks. Usually by then, you'll be able to gauge whether or not you've been completely duped.
WheelofCheese
Opinionated
2
Sales Executive
Another great point!! 🙌
RandyLahey
Politicker
1
Account Executive
Your username always makes me insanely hungry
WheelofCheese
Opinionated
2
Sales Executive
😂😂😂 now go make yourself a charcuterie board!! 🙌😁
braintank
Politicker
3
Enterprise Account Executive
What's the downside?
WheelofCheese
Opinionated
1
Sales Executive
Just playing out some potential scenarios in my head. Posting before I start might be a bad idea should someone reach out for some help (unlikely but could happen). Posting on the start date might cause the same situation. I wouldn’t be ready for a meeting. Waiting until I’m settled seems like the safe choice. Then again, getting the word out earlier could build some momentum. I was just curious how others deal with this and why.
braintank
Politicker
2
Enterprise Account Executive
I think you're overthinking this
WheelofCheese
Opinionated
2
Sales Executive
I am! This is what I do. I think about and analyze things all the time. I even researched what day employers typically provide a job offer. It’s Thursday. When did I receive my offer? On a Thursday. 😂 shall I go on? I also research things like.. what is the best color to wear on an interview. Which colors I shouldn’t. This is my inner nerd coming out. 🤓
oldcloser
Arsonist
1
💀
I totally respect this. Data cures all
HVACexpert
Politicker
3
sales engineer
Don’t over think it. wait until you feel settled and ready to announce. If that’s 2 weeks , great, 2 days , great, 2 months, whatever.

Do you boo boo.
WheelofCheese
Opinionated
1
Sales Executive
Good point!!
oldcloser
Arsonist
3
💀
1st paycheck - once it clears and you intend to stay put for the next one. How dat?
oldcloser
Arsonist
2
💀
And congrats!!!!
WheelofCheese
Opinionated
2
Sales Executive
Thank you!! 😊
CRAG112
Valued Contributor
2
Account Executive
Why does making it public on social media matter?
WheelofCheese
Opinionated
0
Sales Executive
Branding myself as I prepare to prospect. I use LinkedIn as part of my sales process.
CRAG112
Valued Contributor
1
Account Executive
Do you believe that makes an impact and builds any sort of credibility, going from one job to the next, branding one product v the next?

If your brand is your job that's not the right way to play it.
WheelofCheese
Opinionated
0
Sales Executive
“Branding” was used as a general term. I should have said I use LinkedIn as a place to promote what I do. Not so much the company I’m with—although, working at a company that has a good reputation is definitely a plus. P.S. I don’t sell a product. I provide consultation.
fcmf
Valued Contributor
1
RSM
Whenever you feel like it. Don’t overthink it
Maximas
Tycoon
1
Senior Sales Executive
Congrats,give it around 2 or 3 weeks or so.
WheelofCheese
Opinionated
1
Sales Executive
Good call!! .. and thank you!! ☺️
Maximas
Tycoon
1
Senior Sales Executive
Welcome and wish you much of luck.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
1
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Congratulations on the role! I updated the page the week I started and come to think of it, I don’t think I ever bothered to announce starting the position.
WheelofCheese
Opinionated
1
Sales Executive
Thank you!! 😊 Honestly, I’ve never done an official announcement in the past. It’s just been an update on my page. I think this time I will do an actual announcement though 🙌
Sunbunny31
Politicker
1
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
I’m all for it! Sounds like you’re excited for the role, which is great.
WheelofCheese
Opinionated
1
Sales Executive
Very excited 😊
Pachacuti
Politicker
1
They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
Not until a month after starting.
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
1
Sales Rep
I usually do when I start prospecting so if they look me up it matches to what the signature says
WheelofCheese
Opinionated
1
Sales Executive
I agree!!
detectivegibbles
Politicker
1
Sales Director
If there's any book of business you anticipate reaching out to, I'd just call/email directly prior to posting.

Unless you're still interviewing...Id post the first week of starting.
WheelofCheese
Opinionated
0
Sales Executive
That’s a good plan. I’m not interviewing any longer.
TennisandSales
Politicker
1
Head Of Sales
I wait until the start date or the day after.

Jason Lemkin who is known as the "God father of Saas" says that if a new hire doesnt change their linked in profile in the first week, it was a bid hire haha
WheelofCheese
Opinionated
0
Sales Executive
Makes sense to me! I’ve typically changed my profile on the start date. No reason to change course!
pirate
Big Shot
1
🦜☠️ Account Executive
Yeah give it two weeks
WheelofCheese
Opinionated
0
Sales Executive
Now here’s someone who posted a few weeks before starting. I just saw it on LinkedIn. I couldn’t resist sharing. 😂

Have a great weekend, savages! 🥂

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