{"id":301,"date":"2025-03-03T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/?p=301"},"modified":"2025-03-12T13:42:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T13:42:13","slug":"how-to-list-a-company-that-changed-names-on-your-resume-and-linkedin-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/03\/how-to-list-a-company-that-changed-names-on-your-resume-and-linkedin-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"How To List A Company That Changed Names On Your Resume And LinkedIn Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.workitdaily.com\/media-library\/man-on-laptop-reads-his-resume-to-make-sure-he-listed-the-right-company-names.jpg?id=56627508&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800&amp;coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0\"><\/p>\n<p>What do you do when the company you worked for has changed names multiple times? What should you put on your resume? How should you list it on LinkedIn?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This is a common issue, and handling it incorrectly can raise red flags for recruiters. If the company name isn&#8217;t recognizable or doesn&#8217;t exist anymore, hiring managers might question your work history\u2014or worse, disqualify you from consideration.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure your resume and LinkedIn profile are accurate and optimized, follow this simple strategy.<\/p>\n<h3>How to List a Company That Changed Names<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"rm-shortcode\" data-rm-shortcode-id=\"9c21c66aae1e66800ea814d8ce4faa78\" style=\"position:relative;padding-top:56.25%\"><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WHAT TO PUT ON A RESUME WHEN YOUR OLD EMPLOYER GOT ACQUIRED OR CHANGED NAMES?\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3vP-7t71li0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When a company is acquired, rebranded, or merged, it\u2019s crucial to present the most current name on your resume and LinkedIn profile. Here\u2019s the right way to format it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the company&#8217;s current name as it appears today.<\/li>\n<li>Include previous names in parentheses to provide clarity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Example Formatting:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you were a marketing manager at a company that went through two name changes, list it like this:<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Marketing Manager, ABC Company (formerly 123 Company and DEF Company)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This format ensures recruiters can verify the company&#8217;s legitimacy while preserving your work history.<\/p>\n<h3>Why This Matters<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Woman on laptop edits her resume and LinkedIn profile\" class=\"rm-shortcode lazyload\" data-rm-shortcode-id=\"5b3b437a31222b4cf40eea76c0389487\" data-rm-shortcode-name=\"rebelmouse-image\" id=\"91f3c\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.workitdaily.com\/media-library\/woman-on-laptop-edits-her-resume-and-linkedin-profile.jpg?id=24310989&amp;width=980\"><\/p>\n<p>Recruiters fact-check company names to confirm your experience and credibility. If they can&#8217;t find the company you listed, they might assume the information you provided is inaccurate or fabricated. By clearly stating the current company name and its former names, you eliminate confusion, authenticate your experience, and maintain trust. <\/p>\n<h3>What NOT to Do<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Man adds the right company names to his resume and LinkedIn profile\" class=\"rm-shortcode lazyload\" data-rm-shortcode-id=\"b74e5ba911d1851009ec4766826a4635\" data-rm-shortcode-name=\"rebelmouse-image\" id=\"d8b4a\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.workitdaily.com\/media-library\/man-adds-the-right-company-names-to-his-resume-and-linkedin-profile.jpg?id=27710487&amp;width=980\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t waste bullet points explaining the name changes.<\/strong> Instead, use that space to highlight your achievements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t include unnecessary company background details.<\/strong> Recruiters can look up company history if they need more context.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Only list quantifiable accomplishments in your bullet points.<\/strong> Focus on results, not job descriptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Want More Resume and LinkedIn Tips?<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Your resume and LinkedIn profile should be optimized to make a strong first impression. If you want a step-by-step guide on how to craft a standout resume and LinkedIn profile, check out my Job Search Bootcamp. It\u2019s free, and you\u2019ll find expert resources to help you navigate today\u2019s job market successfully.<\/p>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><strong>Get access to my Job Search Bootcamp by signing up for my <a href=\"https:\/\/workitdaily.lpages.co\/free-resource-center\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free Resource Center<\/a> today (no credit card required!).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Small mistakes can cost you big opportunities. Make sure you&#8217;re listing the right company names on your resume and LinkedIn profile\u2014and optimizing them for success.<\/p>\n<p>Good luck. Go get &#8217;em!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do you do when the company you worked for has changed names multiple times? What should you put on your resume? How should you list it on LinkedIn? This is a common issue, and handling it incorrectly can raise red flags for recruiters. If the company name isn&#8217;t recognizable or doesn&#8217;t exist anymore, hiring managers might question your work history\u2014or worse, disqualify you from consideration. To ensure your resume and LinkedIn profile are accurate and optimized, follow this simple &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/03\/how-to-list-a-company-that-changed-names-on-your-resume-and-linkedin-profile\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;How To List A Company That Changed Names On Your Resume And LinkedIn Profile&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":303,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-301","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-development"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/301","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=301"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/301\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":302,"href":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/301\/revisions\/302"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/303"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=301"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=301"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=301"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}