LinkedIn - Do you know the best way to announce you got a new job or certification?
Updated by Seth Daily [SSW] 9 months ago. See history
Adding an image to your new job announcement post catches the viewer's attention and adds visual appeal. Images break up the text-heavy nature of the platform, increasing the likelihood that users will stop scrolling and engage with your post.
When adding a new job, LinkedIn suggests announcing it to your network and offers a few templates that aren't very eye-catching.
Instead of using their templates, you should add a branded image or a nice photo of your first day!
The same principle applies to sharing new certifications or courses. You can add an image to your post to make it an engaging announcement!
Figure: Make sure to share the post with everyone - otherwise only your connections will see it
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Figure: Bad example - LinkedIn offers templates without any personality, which most users will just keep scrolling and not really stop to read as they are very common
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Figure: Good example - The branded image made a difference in the post and had a much higher engagement 🚀
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Figure: Good example - If you share a nice big image of the certification it will get a lot more attention and looks less generic than the LinkedIn suggested image!!
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Figure: Good example - A nice way to share your new Microsoft certification on LinkedIn
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