How to write a LinkedIn farewell message (with templates)

A good LinkedIn farewell message thanks the people you worked with, reminds your network what you’re good at and tells them what you want to do next. Keep it positive, mention two or three concrete achievements, tag the people who helped you and finish with a clear line about your next move. Done well, a LinkedIn leaving job post does more than say goodbye. It can put you in front of the person who offers you your next role.

Below you’ll find the five things every farewell post needs, when to publish it, and templates you can copy and adapt.

If leaving wasn’t your choice, you may be feeling a mix of emotions. Your post is public and permanent, so the opening needs to land well even if you aren’t feeling great about the decision. Start with how long you’ve been with the organisation and one or two milestones you were part of, such as a product launch, a merger or a period of growth.

This is your chance to show what you achieved. Pick two or three examples and state the outcome of each. Did you lead a project that cut costs? Spot an efficiency that saved the team time? Win or keep a major account? Choose achievements that match the role you want next, so future employers can see where you’d add value. If specific results aren’t public, focus on the skills and expertise you built instead.

Naming people is the clearest way to show gratitude. Type @ followed by their name to tag them. Tagged colleagues are notified, which makes them more likely to like or comment, and every interaction pushes your post into more feeds. Keep the list to a handful of people who made a real difference, rather than tagging the whole department.

Your final paragraph should make your next step obvious. Be specific about the kind of role, sector or problem you want to work on. “I’m looking for my next project management role in healthcare” gives your network something to act on. “I’m open to new opportunities” doesn’t.

End with a simple invitation: ask people to message you, share a lead or introduce you to someone in your target sector. A clear ask turns goodwill into conversations.

There’s no fixed rule. Some people post in their last week, others wait until they’ve left. Whichever you choose, check these first:

• Your exit is confirmed. Don’t post before your employer has announced changes internally, and check whether any settlement agreement or confidentiality terms affect what you can say.
• Your profile is ready. Update your headline, About section, skills and recommendations, because people will click through.
• You’re connected to the people you tag. Send connection requests a few days beforehand.
• You can reply quickly. Post at a time when you can respond to comments in the first few hours. You can also draft and schedule the post in advance in LinkedIn.

Use these as a starting point and replace everything in brackets. The more specific you make them, the better they’ll perform.

After [number] years, today is my last day at [organisation].

I’ve been lucky to be part of some big moments here, from [milestone] to [milestone]. I’m especially proud of [achievement and outcome] and [achievement and outcome].

Thank you to [@name], [@name] and [@name] for your support, your advice and the occasional very long meeting.

Next week I’m starting as [job title] at [new organisation], where I’ll be [what you’ll be doing]. Let’s stay in touch.

After [number] years at [organisation], my role has been made redundant as part of a wider restructure.

I’m grateful for the time I spent there. Highlights include [achievement and outcome], [achievement and outcome] and working with a brilliant team in [department].

A special thank you to [@name] and [@name], who taught me more than they probably realise.

I’m now looking for my next role in [job type] within [sector or sectors]. My strengths are [skill], [skill] and [skill]. If you know of an opportunity, or someone I should speak to, I’d really appreciate a message or an introduction.

Today marks the end of [number] great years at [organisation]. Thank you to everyone who made it such a good place to work, especially [@name] and [@name].

I’m now looking for [job title] roles in [sector or location]. If you hear of anything, I’d love to talk.

After [number] years in [industry], including [number] at [organisation], I’m retiring this month.

I’ve worked with some extraordinary people along the way. Thank you to [@name], [@name] and everyone at [organisation] for the support and the friendships.

I’m not disappearing completely. I’ll be [mentoring, volunteering, consulting part time or another plan], so please do keep in touch.

After eight years at Harbour Logistics, my role as operations manager has been made redundant as part of a wider restructure.

I’m proud of what we built. I led the move to a new warehouse management system that cut picking errors by 30%, and helped grow the Midlands depot from 40 to 120 people.

Thank you to @Sarah Patel and @James Okafor for backing me from day one.

I’m now looking for a senior operations role in logistics or manufacturing, ideally in the West Midlands. If you know of something, or someone I should speak to, please get in touch.

(Fictional example for illustration.)

Your LinkedIn post speaks to your whole network. Your colleagues deserve a more personal note, usually by email on your last day. Keep it short, warm and practical, and include your personal contact details.

Subject: Thank you and goodbye

Hi everyone,

As many of you know, today is my last day at [organisation]. I wanted to say thank you for [number] years of support, good humour and teamwork.

I’ll miss [something specific: the Friday catch-ups, solving problems together, the team’s sense of humour]. I’ve learned a huge amount from all of you.

Please stay in touch. You can reach me at [personal email] or on LinkedIn at [profile link].

All the best,
[Your name]

• Criticising your employer or manager. Recruiters read these posts. Keep any frustration offline.
• Sharing confidential details. Leave out commercial figures, client names and restructuring details that aren’t public.
• Writing an essay. Aim for 100 to 200 words. Most people read LinkedIn on their phone.
• Leaving your ask vague. Name the role, sector or location you want.
• Posting and disappearing. An unanswered comment section looks like you’ve lost interest.

Like and reply to every comment. Each response keeps your post appearing in your connections’ feeds and keeps the impression positive. Then follow up: message people who offered help, accept new connection requests and note any leads while they’re fresh. Your farewell post is often the start of your job search, not the end of your last job.

For many people, a redundancy is the first time in years they’ve needed their network. In a Careerminds survey of workers laid off after five or more years of service, 53.3% had a mostly or completely inactive professional network when their layoff hit (Careerminds, April 2026).

That’s where structured support makes a difference. Careerminds coaches help participants rebuild their profile, reconnect with their network and write posts like these, with support that continues until they land their next role. If you’re resigning rather than leaving through redundancy, our guide on how to write a resignation letter covers the formal side.

Yes, in most cases. A farewell post tells your network you’re moving on, thanks the people who helped you and can lead to new opportunities. Wait until your departure has been announced internally.

Between 100 and 200 words works well. That’s long enough for a thank you, two or three achievements and a clear next step, and short enough to read on a phone.

You can. Redundancy is about the role, not the person, and saying so plainly often makes people more willing to help. Keep the tone positive and focus on what you want next.