The Job-Seeking Advice No One Told You Before
You've landed your dream job. It's time to update your LinkedIn and share the news. But wait, not so fast—there is one job-seeking advice no one told you before.
Congratulations! You've landed your dream job. It's time to update your LinkedIn and share the news.
As a job seeker, you're probably familiar with the advice to "post your job search progress on LinkedIn" or the "importance of networking." While these are essential tips for landing a job, there's one piece of advice no one told you before: Delay your announcement on LinkedIn for two weeks after you start your new job.
Here's why.
The Impact of an Early Announcement
It's always exciting to land a new job. But before you start celebrating, there are a few things to consider. First, it's important to wait until you have a signed contract in hand before making any announcements. Many things can happen between the time you receive an offer and your first day on the job, and it's best to avoid any potential problems by keeping the news to yourself until everything is official.
Additionally, announcing your new job too far in advance can also be problematic. For example, what if the company decides to rescind its offer? Or what if someone from your past reaches out to the new company and shares something you're not proud of? You will not only start your new job with a bad reputation, but you'll also have to update your LinkedIn profile and remove the role that you added a few days before. So, while it's tempting to share the news as soon as possible, it's best to wait to avoid any unnecessary drama down the road.
Get Settled Before Announcing On Social Media
Starting a new job can be an exciting, nerve-wracking experience. You are meeting lots of new people, learning the office culture, and trying to catch up quickly on all the projects you now have responsibility for. With so much going on, it is best to take some time before making your next move, which is sharing the news on social media platforms, like LinkedIn or Twitter.
You want to make sure that you feel settled into your position before announcing it publicly because, after all, once you share the news, it cannot be taken back easily. You don't want your network reaching out and asking questions about why you left after such a short time. And if they see that information online, it may negatively affect the decision of other potential employers to hire you or not.
Learn First, Update Later
When you start a new job, there is a lot of information to take in over those first few days and weeks. You're meeting new people, learning new processes and procedures, and figuring out how everything works.
Waiting at least two weeks before announcing that you got a new job will give you time to learn the ropes before telling everyone about it. During this period, use the time to observe how things work at your new workplace and build relationships with colleagues and superiors so that they feel comfortable with your transition into the role.
This time will give you the opportunity to really dig into your role and find out what makes it unique. Once you understand how this position sets you apart from others in the industry, how it speaks to the type of work you want to do over an extended duration, etc., then it becomes easier to craft a more meaningful message when making an announcement on social media sites, like LinkedIn.
Make Sure It Was the Right Move
It can take time for you to get acclimated and comfortable in a new role. During these initial two weeks, use that time to observe how you fit into the team and company culture, fully understand the scope of work required by your role, and assess whether this move was truly worth it. Waiting two weeks gives you an opportunity to make sure that this is indeed a good match for both parties involved before officially announcing it on social media channels, such as LinkedIn.
Why Two Weeks
Waiting two weeks before announcing a new job on LinkedIn may seem like a long time; however, it is worth considering as it gives you time to learn about your employer's culture, ensure that your online presence reflects positively on both yourself and those associated with you, and allows for a more professional-looking introduction when making such an important announcement. In short, taking two weeks off gives you enough time to make sure that everything is just right when joining a new company!
And those two weeks give you time to ensure that the job is a good fit for what you're looking for. If you find out that the job is different from what you expected, you can always leave without feeling weird if you announce it on the internet. Many people are staying at a job just because they are afraid of what others will think or how this will impact their brand.
Additionally, if you were available on the market and able to start immediately, these two extra weeks would not be that long of a time, and you would be able to reach out to the other companies that interviewed you before.
Do Not Forget
The probationary period is often seen as a one-sided thing, benefiting only the employer. However, employees can also use probationary periods to their advantage. Probationary periods give employees the opportunity to try out a new job and decide if it is the right fit for them. If they feel unhappy with the job, they can inform their manager and attempt to negotiate a different role within the company.
If all else fails, they can always resign and look for another job. In other words, probationary periods provide employees with a safety net that allows them to explore new opportunities without fear of commitment. As a result, both employers and employees can benefit from probationary periods.
Last Thoughts
By taking just an extra two weeks before announcing on LinkedIn that you landed a new position, you can reap huge benefits both personally and professionally while avoiding potentially damaging consequences along the way. So, don't forget this important piece of advice no one told you before - delay those announcements.
Doing this can give you time to get comfortable in the role and make sure that it's a good fit. After two weeks, if everything looks good and you are enjoying yourself at work, would be the perfect time to update your profile and let everyone know about your great opportunity.
In the end, it's important to weigh your options and decide what is best for you.
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