How to Add Your Resume to LinkedIn

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LinkedIn is the number one online networking tool for job seekers. 87 percent of recruiters use LinkedIn to scout for new employees. Building a strong LinkedIn profile is key in helping hiring managers and recruiters find and vet you.

Adding your resume to LinkedIn is one way to do that. But, the question is how can you add your resume to LinkedIn so it’s found by hiring teams?

Ways to add your resume to LinkedIn

There are several ways you can add your resume to your LinkedIn profile:

  • During Easy Apply.
  • Upload to your account.
  • Add to your profile.

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Add your resume to LinkedIn during Easy Apply

If you find a job opportunity with the option for Easy Apply, you can upload your resume when prompted.

To add your resume to LinkedIn during Easy Apply:

1. Search LinkedIn for job opportunities that interest you.

Narrow down your search by using the filters right below the search box. You can specify the job type, salary range, and experience level, among others. 

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You can also click the “Easy Apply” button in the filters section to show only the job postings with the Easy Apply feature.

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Learn More: Different Ways to Job Search on LinkedIn

2. Click on the job title to open the information panel for the position.

When you click the job you are interested in, all job post details will be displayed on the right side of the screen. You will find the scope of the job, requirements, location, and other important information.

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3. Click on “Easy Apply” and fill out the required information fields.

Once you click the “Easy Apply” button, you will be required to complete fields like your name, email address, phone number, and home address. Be sure to complete all the required fields.

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4. Under “Resume,” click the button to upload your resume as a .doc, .docx, or PDF file that’s 2MB or less in size.

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5. Complete all required fields and submit your application when finished.

Once you upload your resume, there will be a few more required fields asking for more information about you. Complete all the fields, verify that all information is correct, and hit “Submit.”

LinkedIn will send you application updates when the job poster downloads your resume.

Upload your resume to your LinkedIn account

You can add your resume to your LinkedIn account for future job applications by going to Job Application Settings .

To navigate to that page from your LinkedIn feed:

1. Go to the navigation bar and click “Me.”

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2. In the dropdown menu, select “Settings & Privacy.”

Open “Settings & Privacy” to adjust your profile visibility, messaging settings, and select your preferences.

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3. Under “Data Privacy” on the left-hand sidebar, scroll down to “Job Application Settings.”

Under “Job Seeking Preferences,” you can change your settings to share your profile, make your job alerts visible to recruiters, and more.

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4. Click “Upload Resume” under the “Manage Your Resumes” header.

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You can upload more than one resume to your account, making it easier to use different resumes for each role.

Attach your resume to your LinkedIn profile

Uploading your resume to your profile as “Media” is another option to keep your resume on your profile. This option is also great for uploading a portfolio or project decks alongside your resume.

1. Click “Add Profile Section” from your profile page that sits below your LinkedIn profile picture and LinkedIn headline .

The “Add Profile Section” is the hub that controls what information is displayed on your profile. You can add education, courses, skills, and other key details that recruiters want to know.

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Learn More: How to Write a LinkedIn Headline (with Examples)

2. In the pop-up, click “Add Featured.”

Your “Featured” options include writing posts, adding articles, and sharing links to help frame your profile as an industry expert.

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3. Click the plus (+) sign in the upper right-hand corner and choose “Add Media.”

Media can include photos, videos, presentations, or other channels that can help show off your skills and prove your experience. These underrated highlights can help attract attention from recruiters and differentiate you from other professionals in your field.

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4. Your finder window will open so you can select your resume file to attach to your LinkedIn profile.

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Recruiters, hiring teams, and other users will be able to see and download your attached resume file.

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Keep Reading: How to Download Your LinkedIn Resume

Should you add your resume to LinkedIn?

There are some distinct benefits and drawbacks to adding your resume to LinkedIn:

  • You gain more exposure and hiring managers can find your resume without applying to a specific job, increasing your chances of inbound job leads .
  • Adding a resume can signal that you’re open to new job opportunities .
  • LinkedIn can use your resume to give you more targeting job opening recommendations.
  • It encourages you to use Easy Apply with your saved resume, so you miss out on the boost that comes from tailoring your resume to the job description.
  • You have to upload updated resume files to keep your resume fresh and relevant to the opportunities you’re open to.

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What are the differences between a resume and a LinkedIn profile?

It’s important to remember that your resume and LinkedIn have different purposes.

According to Clair Levy , a twice-certified professional resume writer with more than 15 years of experience, “Your resume is a professional document designed to showcase your qualifications and achievements concisely, and your LinkedIn profile is an opportunity to tell your professional story in a more engaging and narrative format.”

LinkedIn is more dynamic—a place for storytelling, personalization, endorsements , recommendations , and engaging multimedia. Clair shares that “unlike a resume, which you update periodically, your LinkedIn profile should be continuously updated with new experiences, achievements, and skills. This keeps your profile current and shows that you are actively engaged in your professional development.”

Adding your resume to your LinkedIn should enhance your profile, not be an exact copy.

“LinkedIn allows you to expand on so many different elements of your personal brand beyond what you include on your resume, so it’s important to maximize that potential,” shares Amine Qourzal , Associate Director of the Baylor University Career Center.

Attach your resume to LinkedIn with the understanding that the two formats aren’t interchangeable. Instead, he suggests you “use your resume to share your brand with one employer with the goal of an interview, and use LinkedIn to communicate your brand far and wide with the goal of a solid professional reputation.”

Learn More: How to Write a LinkedIn Summary (with Examples)

LinkedIn resume best practices

When uploading your resume on LinkedIn, it’s still critical to format your resume for the applicant tracking system (ATS) . The ATS stores and parses your resume for specific keywords from the job description. Optimizing your resume with the correct format and keywords can help you land the interview.

  • Keep your resume concise and direct.
  • Use the chronological resume format.
  • Highlight relevant skills and experiences.
  • Show off measurable results with numbers and metrics.
  • Optimize with relevant keywords for your desired role and industry.
  • Avoid buzzwords and fluff.
  • Leave out headers, footers, tables, graphics, and images.
  • Delete irrelevant experience that doesn’t support your desired career trajectory.

Use Jobscan’s ATS-friendly resume templates for a polished document.

Optimize your LinkedIn profile

Intentionally and strategically building every section of your LinkedIn profile takes a lot of effort and time, but the ROI is worth it. 

Save your time by using our smart LinkedIn Optimization tool to see what you can change in your profile and how you can improve and optimize it so recruiters will find you for interviews.

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LinkedIn Resume FAQs

You can add your resume to LinkedIn in a few ways: – Featured Section: You can upload your resume directly to your LinkedIn profile by using the “Featured” section. Click on your profile, scroll down to the “Featured” section, and click the “+” icon to add your resume. This makes it visible to anyone viewing your profile. – Job Applications: When applying for jobs through linkedin, you can upload your resume during the application process. This resume will be attached to your application but not visible on your public profile. – Profile Summary: Some users choose to include a link to their resume in their profile summary. This can be done by adding a link to a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox.

If you’re having trouble uploading your resume on LinkedIn, it might be due to the following reasons: – File Size or Format: LinkedIn only accepts certain file types (PDF, DOC, DOCX) and has a file size limit of 5 MB. Ensure your resume meets these requirements. – Technical Glitch: Sometimes, temporary issues with LinkedIn’s platform can prevent file uploads. Try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser. – Profile Section: If you’re trying to upload your resume directly to a section of your profile that doesn’t support file uploads, such as the “About” section, it won’t work. Use the “Featured” section instead.

To attach your resume to a LinkedIn message: – Messaging Interface: Open the LinkedIn messaging interface with the person you want to send your resume to. – Attach File: Click on the paperclip icon in the message box, select your resume file (PDF, .doc, or .docx format), and click “Send.”

Recruiters can only see your resume on LinkedIn if you’ve uploaded it to the “Featured” section of your profile. If you have applied for a job through LinkedIn and uploaded your resume as part of the application process, only the recruiters for that specific job will see your resume. Additionally, your LinkedIn profile itself acts as a resume, providing recruiters with your professional information.

It’s generally recommended to upload your resume as a PDF. PDFs preserve the formatting and are more universally accessible. Word documents (.doc or .docx) can sometimes have formatting issues when opened on different devices or software versions, and they may not look the same as intended.

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4 Best Ways to Upload Your Resume to LinkedIn in 2022

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OK, you don’t want a long intro. You just want to know how to upload your resume to LinkedIn. You’ve probably already scrolled to the steps below. So without further ado, here are the four ways you can upload your resume to LinkedIn and advice on when (and if) you should use each method.

How to upload your resume to LinkedIn with an “Easy Apply” job application

This is probably the most common way you’ll be uploading your resume to LinkedIn. It’s also the smartest way. Your chances of getting to the next round for an opening you’re qualified for are much higher if you tailor your resume to each job. This method allows you to upload a tailored resume for each posting you apply to.

Click the “Easy Apply” button on the job posting.

  • Under the “Resume” field, click on the oval “Upload resume” button. (You may need to click “Next” in the bottom right corner if the “Resume” field isn’t on the first page.)
  • If you’ve previously uploaded a resume, LinkedIn will automatically select it. Click the gray “x” on the right side of the file name, and you’ll be given the option to select or upload another resume.
  • Select the correct resume using the file picker that appears.

Note: If there’s no “Easy Apply” option for the job, clicking “Apply” will take you away from LinkedIn, and resume upload instructions will vary.

How to upload your resume to LinkedIn with a job application from the LinkedIn app

  • Select the correct resume from the list of files that appear.

When you should upload your resume to with an “Easy Apply” application

  • Any time you choose to use LinkedIn’s Easy Apply option

How to upload your resume to LinkedIn for future applications

This method will make your resume file available to select for any jobs you may apply to on LinkedIn going forward.

Here’s how to do it:

  • From any page on LinkedIn, click on the “Jobs” icon on the top bar.
  • On the left bar, click “Application settings.”
  • Under “Manage your resumes,” click on the oval “Upload resume” button.

How to upload your resume to LinkedIn for future applications from the app

  • From any page on LinkedIn, click on the “Jobs” icon on the bottom of the screen.
  • Next to the “Search jobs” field, click on the three dots.
  • Select “Application settings” from the menu that appears.

When you should upload your resume for future applications

  • If you’ve already tailored a resume, but for whatever reason need to submit your application at a time when you won’t have access to your resume file
  • If you’ve decided not to tailor your resume for every application, and want to be able to apply to jobs on the go

How to upload your resume to your LinkedIn profile

If you want to upload your resume to your LinkedIn profile , you’ll need to do it separately. You won’t be able to select files you’ve used for applications. Here’s what to do:

  • On your LinkedIn profile, click the “Add profile section” button at the bottom of the first profile block.
  • Click on “Recommended.”
  • From the expanded list, click on “Add featured.”
  • On the “Featured” page, click on the plus (+) sign.
  • Select “Add media.”
  • Select your resume using the file picker that appears.
  • Write a title and short description for your resume file.
  • Click “Save.”

How to upload your resume to your LinkedIn profile from the app

You can’t currently upload a file to your profile using the LinkedIn app. You have the option to upload a photo, but you should always upload your resume as a Word document or PDF file rather than an image.

When you should upload your resume to your LinkedIn profile

Honestly, uploading your resume to your LinkedIn profile isn’t necessary. I know I sound like a broken record, but any resume you upload to LinkedIn won’t be tailored to a specific job . If someone visits your profile and wants general info about your qualifications, they already have access to all the information on your resume and more without having to download any files.

How to upload your resume to LinkedIn for a LinkedIn post

Posts appear on your connections’ and followers’ LinkedIn “Feeds,” which are front and center on the LinkedIn home page. If you want to incorporate your resume into a post:

  • Click “Start a post” in the field at the top of your Feed.
  • Select the page icon at the bottom of the window that appears. (“Add a document” will appear when you hover over it.)
  • Select “Choose file,” “Dropbox,” or “Google Drive.”
  • Add a title to your document.
  • Click the “Done” button.

How to upload your resume to LinkedIn for a post from the app

  • Tap the plus (+) sign “Post” icon at the bottom of your screen.
  • Select the “Add a document” option from below the text box.
  • Select your resume from the list of files that appear.
  • Tap “Next” at the top right of the screen.

When you should upload your resume to LinkedIn for a post

  • If you’re  asking your LinkedIn network or a LinkedIn professional group for help  or leads in your job search, you can help them help you by making it easy for them to download your resume

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How to Add Your Resume on LinkedIn (Bonus Tip Included)

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Looking to land your next job via LinkedIn?

No surprise there - LinkedIn is the social professional social media network out there, with over 3,000,000 new jobs posted on the platform per month in the US alone!

But before you start your job search via LinkedIn, you need to upload your resume to the platform.

In this article, we’ll teach you how to add your resume to your LinkedIn profile! Read on to learn:

  • How To Add Your Resume on LinkedIn
  • How to Add Your Resume on LinkedIn With Easy Apply
  • Should You Add Your Resume to LinkedIn? Pros & Cons
  • How to Download Your LinkedIn Profile As a Resume

So let’s dive right in! 

How to Add Resume to Your LinkedIn Profile

The first thing to know is that your LinkedIn already has a place reserved for your resume, and that’s your profile's About Me section. 

It’s a strategic position that allows anyone visiting your profile to notice your resume right away. 

Now, when it comes to uploading your resume on LinkedIn, the process is fairly easy. 

Follow these steps to upload your resume directly to your profile:

Step #1: Click the Me tab on the top toolbar below your profile photo.

Step #2: Choose View Profile from the drop-down menu that appears.

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Step #3: Scroll down and click the Add Featured link.

Step #4: If you don't see the “ Featured” section , it might be disabled. If that’s the case, scroll to the top of your profile and select “ Add profile section” , then “ Recommended” , and then “ Add featured”, and finally "Add Media" .

Step #5: Otherwise, if your Featured section is enabled, click Add Favorites or the plus icon , and select Media from the drop-down menu.

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Step #6: In the file upload window that appears, select the resume document you want to upload and click Open.

Step #7: A preview of the document will pop up, as well as fields to title and describe your resume. Only the title is required.

Step #8: After filling in the title and description, click Save .

And just like that, everyone will be able to view your resume in the Featured part of your LinkedIn profile .

Want to learn more about how to actively find a job with LinkedIn? Check out our guide to LinkedIn networking !

Applying for Jobs on LinkedIn? Add Your Resume Using Easy Apply!

Now, when looking for work, it’s best to tailor your resume to each position rather than use the same one for all applications. Customizing your resume to the job not only improves your chances of getting hired but also shows the recruiter that you're dedicated and detail-oriented.

And, unfortunately, simply adding your resume to your LinkedIn profile doesn’t allow you to tailor your resume to specific job positions. 

The good news? LinkedIn has thought about this. 

If you’re job hunting and applying to several positions, you can upload different, customized versions of your resume using LinkdeIn's “ Easy Apply ” function. 

Here’s exactly how you can do it: 

Step #1: For starters, check the job position you’re applying for. The Easy Apply function will allow you to upload your resume straight to LinkedIn. Any listing that just has an "Apply" tab will require you to submit your resume via a third-party website. 

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Step #2: If applicable, select Easy Apply . Scroll down until you see a button that says Upload Resume . 

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Step #3: To upload your resume, navigate to the resume file on your computer and select Open. 

Step #4: From here on, you can keep revising your application and, when finished, click the Submit Application tab. 

The best part? LinkedIn will save this version of your resume in case you need to use it for another job. 

Should I Add My Resume on LinkedIn? 

The answer is a clear “yes!”

When a potential employer lands on your LinkedIn page, they won’t have enough information just with your personal profile to see if you’re qualified for whatever job they’re considering you for.

Simply by adding a resume, you’re adding a new level of depth to your LinkedIn profile and making it more likely that prospective employers reach out to you.

How to Download Your LinkedIn Profile As a Resume (With Pros & Cons)

Just like it allows you to upload your resume online, LinkedIn also lets you download your profile on the platform as a resume. 

All LinkedIn profiles feature a “Save as PDF” tab that will take your LinkedIn profile and save it on your device as a PDF.  

This PDF will contain everything you’ve listed on LinkedIn, including your education, work experience, and skills.

To download your LinkedIn profile as a resume, the first thing you need to do is open LinkedIn in a web browser on your computer. 

After selecting the profile icon at the top, click View Profile.

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On the profile page, right below the profile picture, click More and select Save to PDF .

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In a few seconds, your download will begin and the PDF will show all the information included in your profile.

Now, if you want to add, update, or omit certain elements from the profile before saving it, you can use LinkedIn’s resume tool to do so. Once you’re pleased with the result, you can hit Save. 

However, the real question here is , is using a LinkedIn profile as a resume a good idea?

The answer is no .

The LinkedIn resume is simply not that effective for several reasons:

  • It simply doesn’t look that good. And yes, your resume’s design does matter. The cleaner your resume layout, the easier it is to scan, and as such, more likely to get read by the HR manager.
  • It’s not comprehensive enough. Your LinkedIn profile should not be as detailed as your resume. The purpose of a LI profile is to act as a brief introduction to you as a professional, not to sell you as a candidate.
  • The output might be too long. Generally, you want to keep your resume length to one, maybe two pages max. A LinkedIn profile export can be longer than that.

Want to use a tried-and-tested resume template instead? Check out the Novorésumé resume builder !

It’s super easy to use and comes with 16 tried-and-tested templates . And the best part? Our resumes look super slick!

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Key Takeaways

And that about sums it all up about how to best combine your LinkedIn profile & your resume!

Before you go, though, let’s recap the most important points we covered in this article:

  • LinkedIn is much more than a CV on the internet. A LinkedIn profile should emphasize your ties to persons and employers, while your CV should present a clear professional goal. 
  • There are 2 simple ways to submit your resume to LinkedIn: directly through uploading or by using the Easy Apply feature for specific jobs.
  • When hunting for a job on LinkedIn, don’t just rely on your CV - make sure your profile is fully updated too.

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How To Add Or Update Your Resume On LinkedIn

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LinkedIn is one of the largest professional networks and one of the best job search sites. While its main purpose is connecting recruiters and people searching for jobs, you can also use it to track someone down or to find out who’s looking for you online . 

If you’re using this network to find a new job, you might run across some issues, like how to add or update your resume on LinkedIn. Although, the question you should ask yourself first is whether you should be uploading your resume on LinkedIn at all.

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Should You Add Your Resume To LinkedIn?

At first, the answer seems obvious – of course, you should attach your resume to your LinkedIn profile. The sole purpose of your profile on the network is to land you a job . 

Adding your resume to LinkedIn can help in more ways than one:

  • Your future employer doesn’t need to scroll through your LinkedIn profile to find the information they’re after. It’s all condensed in a one-page summary that is your resume.
  • It gives the employer quick access to your contact details. If they’re interested, they can contact you directly avoiding long conversations on the network.
  • Your LinkedIn profile is probably rather broad, displaying all your past professional skills and experience in different work spheres. But your resume can be a narrowed-down version of that, tailored to the job you’re searching for. 
  • Finally, you already put so much effort into creating an attractive resume that speaks about your talents and accomplishments. Why not show it off to your potential future employers? 

However, there can be some downsides to attaching your resume to your LinkedIn profile that you shouldn’t ignore.

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The biggest one of them is risking your personal data being shared publicly online. Once you upload your resume, you will no longer have any control over who downloads it and gets access to your private information, like your email address, phone number, maybe even your physical address. It also means that everyone on LinkedIn can now download, copy, and use your resume as they wish. 

One more thing you should consider before you add your resume to LinkedIn is what it will look like to your current employer if you have one. When you upload your resume, your job search status on LinkedIn becomes active. That may send the wrong message to your colleagues at your current place of employment.

All in all, once you upload your resume, it sends a message that you’re actively looking for a job. Some recruiters might find it handy (that you have your resume right on your LinkedIn page), while others might find it desperate. In the end of the day, it’s up to you what you think works best for building your LinkedIn presence.

How To Add Your Resume To LinkedIn

If, after you consider all the pros and cons of adding your resume to your LinkedIn profile, you still want to do it, here is how to upload your resume.

Before, you used to be able to add your resume to the summary section of your LinkedIn profile. Now the layout has changed, and you have to add your resume to the Featured section to have it displayed on your profile.

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  • On your profile, either scroll down to the Featured section or tap the Add profile section button.

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  • From the pop-up menu, choose Media .

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  • Find your latest resume on your computer, and select Open . Make sure your document has a clear name like your name + resume .
  • After you click save, your resume will be featured on your LinkedIn profile.

How To Upload Your Resume For Easy Apply Applications

LinkedIn offers a second (and less obvious) option for adding your resume to your profile. You can save up to three different resumes when applying for jobs on LinkedIn using the Easy Apply function.

To save your resume when applying for a job on LinkedIn, follow the steps:

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  • From LinkedIn’s navigation bar, select Jobs .

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  • From the positions offered, find one that has the Easy Apply icon on it. Those are the jobs that you can quickly apply to using a saved resume on LinkedIn.

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  • When prompted, click Upload Resume and attach your latest resume to the application. If you’re using different resumes for different positions, make sure to use distinctive names for each of your saved resumes.

How To Update Your Resume On LinkedIn

One thing you want to look out for when having your resume on your LinkedIn profile is making sure it’s always up to date. You don’t want to seem sloppy to your future employers with a resume that’s a few years (or few jobs) old.

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To update your resume on LinkedIn, you’ll have to delete your old one and upload a new document. Once you have your updated resume ready, go to the Featured section of your profile.

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Click on the resume you’d like to replace, and select Delete . Once you delete the item, follow the steps described under the How To Upload Your Resume On LinkedIn section of this article.

To avoid any confusion from potential recruiters, keep an eye on your resume on LinkedIn and make sure it’s always fresh and up to date.

Build Up Your LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn is a great network for anyone looking to further their career. Even the basic free version allows you to showcase your professional skills and accomplishments, paint the best picture of yourself for any potential employers, and apply for as many positions as you like. That of course though takes time and effort.

If you’re looking to jump over a few steps straight to the top of the career ladder, consider investing in LinkedIn Premium . The Career tier comes with a lot of useful perks like applicant statistics and visibility insights that will help you upgrade your LinkedIn profile. 

Did you add your resume to your LinkedIn profile page? Do you think it helps your job search or hurts it instead? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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LinkedIn is the #1 career site in the world, so it makes sense that you might want to upload your resume to the platform.

There are a number of options for making that happened and they all have different purposes.

This post is going to walk you through 5 different methods for uploading your resume to LinkedIn that will help you achieve whatever goal you have on the platform.

5 Easy Ways To Upload Your Resume To LinkedIn

Now that we've weighed the pros and cons of uploading your resume to LinkedIn, I'm going to show you four methods that you can use to add your resume to LinkedIn.

The first two methods are focused on the actual application process. You'll be uploading your resume to your LinkedIn profile as a means to make applying for jobs on LinkedIn more efficient.

The next two methods are focused on creating visibility around your resume for anyone who visits your LinkedIn profile . If a recruiter or hiring manager happens to land on your profile, you want to make sure that your resume is front and center for them to see and access.

The final method isn't necessarily an “upload,” but an option to build out your LinkedIn profile using your resume as a base.

Let's dive in!

Method #1: Upload Your Resume Via Job Application Settings

The first method of uploading your resume is via LinkedIn's Job Application Settings. LinkedIn allows you to upload multiple resumes so you can automatically add them to any job you're applying for via the LinkedIn platform.

First, click here to go to LinkedIn's Job Application Settings page.

Next, look for the  Manage Your Resumes  section. You'll see a button labeled  Upload Resume . Click that to upload any and all resumes to LinkedIn's system ( Note: LinkedIn only accepts DOC, DOCX, PDF file types for resumes and the file needs to be less than 2 megabytes):

Upload Resume to LinkedIn via Job Application Settings

Now your resume(s) will be saved and ready for any jobs that you apply to using LinkedIn!

As I mentioned, you can upload a maximum of four resumes which is a good idea if you're applying for different job titles or roles in different industries.

Method #2: Upload Your Resume via LinkedIn's Easy Apply

Using the Job Application Settings method can make things easy, but you might want to go a bit deeper with the personalization of your resume as it relates to the roles you're applying for.

Personally, I recommend creating a unique resume for each role that you apply for. You can use a tool like ResyMatch.io to scan your existing resume, compare it to the job description, and see where you need to improve:

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If you want to upload a custom resume for each role, this method is going to be the best option for you (however, it only works for roles that offer LinkedIn's Easy Apply as an option). Here's how it works:

First, find the job you want to apply for on LinkedIn.

Next, click the Easy Apply button (you can filter for Easy Apply roles on LinkedIn Jobs). We'll use this Key Account Manager role at LinkedIn as an example:

Locating The LinkedIn Easy Apply Button on a Job Listing

On the first screen, you'll need to fill out your contact information and your location.

When you click  Next , you'll see the resume screen where you'll be able to upload your custom resume for this specific role. The same rules around file type and size apply here:

Upload Resume To LinkedIn via Easy Apply

Once your resume upload is complete, finish the form and hit  Submit Application ! Your application will be sent to the company with the custom resume that you created just for this role.

Method #3: Upload Your Resume To The Featured Section of Your Profile

This method of uploading your resume to LinkedIn has a slightly different goal. Rather than using your resume to apply for jobs, we're showcasing it on your profile for anyone who might stop by.

There are 3 reasons I love leveraging the Featured Section of your LinkedIn profile for this:

  • The Featured Section is right near the top of your profile, making it easy to find
  • The Featured Section leverages both visuals and text to promote the content inside of it
  • The Featured Section gives you flexibility on the types of media you add (uploads, links, etc)

When you showcase your resume in your Featured Section, it's going to pop off the page making it easy for future employers to find and read.

When it comes to adding your resume to your Featured Section, you have two major options to choose from.

You can upload the actual document itself (like we did in previous methods) or you can link out to a live copy of your resume (e.g. a Google Doc version).

I personally recommend using the live link option. First, it lets you easily update your resume at a moment's notice without having to keep track of saved files and re-upload every time you make an adjustments. Second, you can actually see if people are viewing your resume!

Here's how to upload a live link of your resume to your LinkedIn's Featured section:

First, create a “live” copy of your resume. You can do this in a Google Doc or a Word Doc that's saved in the OneDrive cloud.

Second, set permissions to “View Only” and make sure that anyone with the link can view the document.

Third, head to your LinkedIn profile and scroll down to the Featured Section. If you don't have the Featured Section enabled, click the Add Section  button located at the top of the screen, then choose Featured Section .

When the Featured Section is enabled, click the “+” icon. Paste the link to your live resume into the field:

How To Add Live Resume To Your LinkedIn Featured Section

Verify that the thumbnail image looks good (it should show the top half of your resume) and then edit your title and description. Then hit save!

Your resume should show up in your Featured Section like this:

Uploading Your Resume To Your LinkedIn's Featured Section

Anyone who clicks on it will immediately be taken to the live copy of your resume in a new tab.

Method #4: Adding A Link To Your Resume In Your About Section

The next way to add your resume to LinkedIn is to include a link in the text-based sections of your profile.

This could be your About section , Experience section, or anywhere else that you can add free form text. My recommendation is to add the link to your resume at the bottom of your About section, like this:

Adding A Link To Your Resume In Your LinkedIn About Section

Pro Tip:  Don't just paste a “naked” Google Drive or OneDrive link into your LinkedIn profile. Instead, try to use a custom domain that aligns with your personal brand.

The best option here is to use a personal website that has your name in the domain. For example, I would use austinbelcak.com and I'd have a redirect link to my resume.

Alternatively, you can use a site like Bitly or Cut.ly to generate a custom link. In that case, using your name in the file path would be best, like this: bitly.com/austin-resume

Good and Bad Examples of Linking To A Resume On Your LinkedIn Profile

Now anyone who reads your About section is going to see the option to view a live copy of your resume! Having these customized links also looks a lot better when you add them to your resume as well.

Method #5: Building Out Your LinkedIn Profile Using Your Resume Content

The final method is a bit different than the previous four. In this case, we're leveraging our resume to build out our LinkedIn profile.

That means we're not “uploading” per se. Rather, we're taking the content that we have in our resume and using it as a basis for creating or updating our LinkedIn profile.

The main section this will impact is the Experience section of your LinkedIn profile. Make sure you have any sensitive information removed, then you can literally paste your resume bullets into the description section for each role.

What To Do If You're Having Trouble Uploading Your Resume To LinkedIn

As is true with anything online, sometimes uploading your resume to LinkedIn doesn't work the way you expect it to.

Maybe you're trying to upload your resume and it's not taking, maybe you can't find the options listed above, or maybe you have some additional questions about uploading your resume.

If that's the case, LinkedIn has an option for you to create a ticket with their support team – but it's not super easy to find on your own.

Here's how to do it:

  • Head to LinkedIn.com and click on the “Me” icon with your profile picture
  • In the drop down menu select  Help  and then choose the option to open help in a new tab
  • Navigate to any article (the topic doesn't matter)
  • Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the  Contact Us link:

LinkedIn Contact Us Link

Explain the issue you're having in the support ticket and submit it to LinkedIn's team! They'll get back to you with a response.

Should You Upload Your Resume To LinkedIn?

As you've seen from the different methods, uploading your resume to LinkedIn completely depends on the context and your goals. Let's break down the different situations where you might want to leverage this feature and where you might want to skip it:

Situations Where You Should Upload Your Resume To LinkedIn

The most common reason to upload your resume to LinkedIn is when you're using the platform to apply for jobs . As you saw above, LinkedIn makes it easy to store several versions of your resume directly on their platform.

If you're using LinkedIn to search for and apply for jobs, that feature makes things a lot more efficient! Instead of having to find and upload the most recent copy of your resume for every job, you can just leverage the versions you have stored on the platform!

Situations Where You Should Not Upload Your Resume To LinkedIn

Your LinkedIn profile is a whole lot more than an online resume. If you're just copying and pasting your resume into LinkedIn, you're missing out on the real point of LinkedIn.

I'd also caution job seekers who are currently employed from upload their resumes to their profile. First, your employer might see it and get suspicious. Second, a great resume is going to have details and results that probably shouldn't be shared publicly.

If your resume is on your profile, it either contains sensitive info that you shouldn't be sharing or it's going to be too general to get you results.

Overall, I would leverage these features if you're applying for jobs on LinkedIn and / or if you're between jobs and are able to share the details and results from your previous roles!

At this point, you should have a pretty clear idea of how you can upload your resume to LinkedIn. But there's still a lot left to do if you want to tap into the full potential that LinkedIn has to offer.

If you want to level up your LinkedIn game, check out this super comprehensive guide I created with 15 tips to fully optimize your LinkedIn profile.

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If you already have your work experience listed on your LinkedIn profile, it's easy to get the site to automatically generate a resume for you. Here's how to do it.

All LinkedIn profiles include a button to download the profile as a PDF . This PDF is basically your resume, containing all the experiences you've listed on LinkedIn. This includes your academics, work experiences, and everything else that you have on your profile.

Related: What Is a PDF File (and How Do I Open One)?

To download this quick resume, first, open LinkedIn in a web browser on your computer. When LinkedIn opens, click your profile icon at the top of the site and select "View Profile."

Click "View Profile" on the LinkedIn site

On the profile page, right beneath your profile picture, click the "More" option, and select "Save to PDF."

Select "Save to PDF" on a LinkedIn profile page

In a few moments, your browser will start downloading your resume PDF from LinkedIn.

Downloaded LinkedIn resume in a web browser

That's all there is to generating a quick automatic resume from LinkedIn, but you might not want to send it exactly as it is to potential employers. In that case, check out the section below.

The resume that you downloaded above includes all the information that you have on your LinkedIn profile. If you want to add, edit, or delete certain sections of the resume, use LinkedIn's resume creation tool. It lets you choose what sections you want to include in or exclude from your resume. When you're happy with the result, you can download it as a PDF to your computer.

To start building your custom resume, open LinkedIn in your web browser. On LinkedIn, click your profile icon at the top-right corner and select "View Profile."

On the profile page, in the section at the top, select "More," and then click "Build a resume." This launches LinkedIn's resume creation tool in your browser.

Select "Build a resume" on a LinkedIn profile page

In the "Select a Resume" pop-up that appears, click the "Create From Profile" button at the bottom.

Click "Create from profile" in LinkedIn's "Select a resume" box

In the following box that says "Choose your desired job title," click the "Job Title" box, and then enter your current job title. Then, select a title from the suggested options and click "Apply" at the bottom.

Enter a job title on LinkedIn's "Choose your desired job title" box

You're now on LinkedIn's resume creation tool screen. Here, you can add and exclude whatever information you want in your resume. To add or remove a section in your resume, click the pencil icon next to a section on the page.

Click the pencil icon next to a section on LinkedIn's resume creation tool screen

The site will open a box with your selected section in it. Here, you can modify the contents of your section and click "Save" at the bottom of the box to save your changes. Or, you can click "Delete" to remove this section from your resume altogether.

Select "Save" to save changes made to a section on LinkedIn's resume creation tool screen

When you've finished editing your resume, click "Preview" at the top of the LinkedIn site to preview your resume.

Click "Preview" to preview the resume made with LinkedIn's resume creation tool

If you're happy with the result, click "More" at the top of the LinkedIn site, and then select "Download as PDF." This will download your resume as a PDF to your computer.

Select "Download as PDF" to download the resume made with LinkedIn's resume creation tool

You're all set.

In addition to the ability to download your own resume, you can also download other LinkedIn members' resumes. You don't need to be connected with a member to be able to download their resume, but there's a limit of 200 downloads for others' resumes. (You can download your own resume an unlimited number of times, though.)

To download someone's profile, first, open their profile on LinkedIn . On the profile page, right beneath the cover image (the large image at the top of the page), click the "More" option, and then select "Save to PDF."

Click "Save to PDF" on a LinkedIn member's profile page to download their profile

Your browser will start downloading a PDF resume of your selected LinkedIn member.

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Using the “Featured Media” feature to upload your resume in LinkedIn

2. add your resume information to each linkedin section, 3. using linkedin’s “easy apply” feature.

With over 756 million members in 200 countries, it’s no surprise that LinkedIn is one of the world’s most popular tools for finding and applying to jobs. By building an impressive LinkedIn profile and adding your resume to the platform, you can attract the attention of recruiters or even increase your professional connections in a few simple steps. However, there are some important questions to ask yourself before uploading your resume to LinkedIn. 

While the LinkedIn profile itself acts as your resume (and so much more), employers may wish to see the resume document itself. LinkedIn offers so much more space for multimedia to flesh out your career story, but not everyone is on LinkedIn (or their work may restrict access), so nothing beats a resume document. LinkedIn is the window into your career - your resume is the key tool for career storytelling during any interview process.

In this blog, we’ll discuss the different ways to add your resume to LinkedIn and how to decide which option is right for you. 

Here’s what we’ll cover:

  • Where to add a resume in LinkedIn
  • The steps for uploading your resume to LinkedIn
  • The pros and cons of including your resume on the site
  • How to send a resume on LinkedIn

A stellar LinkedIn profile with an uploaded resume shows that you are ready to go in your job search . When hiring managers don't even need to contact you to float your resume across the desk of a potential hiring manager, you really are in the job search driving seat.

Should you upload your resume to LinkedIn?

At its core, LinkedIn is a site that allows you to attract recruiter's attention by showcasing the same information they would find on your resume. While you should add relevant information to each of the built in sections like Employment History or Education , posting your full resume file to the site is not always advisable. Read on to find out the pros and cons of each way to post your CV to LinkedIn.

How to add a resume to LinkedIn

When it comes to uploading your resume to LinkedIn, there are a few different ways to add it to the site. Many of these processes have stayed the same for a while. LinkedIn want to make it easy for you - they exist to help people network and find a new job.

In this chapter, we’ll discuss your options as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each.

If you want recruiters to find your entire document just as it exists on paper, then adding your resume in LinkedIn as featured media is the easiest way to go. This function allows you to simply attach your resume file to the Featured Media section so it will be one of the first things a recruiter sees on your LinkedIn profile. Make sure to put it at the top of the profile section on the left (you can rearrange them).

Make sure that your resume is clearly titled in the featured media section.If you have other documents in the section, that should take a back seat. Consider using caps to title your resume to make it stand out. You can even change the picture for it so that it stands out on the profile. Color is not a bad idea here.

Here are the steps to attach your resume to LinkedIn using Featured Media:

1. Navigate to your profile page

Navigate to your LinkedIm profile page.

2. On the left-hand side, underneath your name and connections, choose the grey bubble labeled “Add section”

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3. In the drop down menu labeled “Featured,” choose “Media”

How to upload your resume in LinkedIn

4. Navigate to the file on your computer and click “Open”

How to upload your resume in LinkedIn

Pros : If you want a recruiter to find your full and complete resume just as it would be if you emailed it to them, this is the best way to make sure they see it on your LinkedIn. Sure, they may email you, but if they can download it from here you are saving them time.

Cons : Since an up-to-date LinkedIn profile contains most of the elements on your resume, uploading your resume as Featured Media may give the impression that you’re not quite comfortable using the platform to its fullest. You may also be wasted the fantastic opportunity of the featured media section.

How do I post my resume to LinkedIn?

An alternative to using the “Featured Media” option is simply to make a post that includes your resume. While it won’t be nearly as visible on your profile, it will catch the eye of any of your connections scrolling through their feed. If there are any potential employers, future colleagues or recruiters – this will show them your resume. Just make sure to write some appropriate/engaging text as well.

To post your resume, begin by navigating to the home page (look for the house icon on the upper banner.) Write a post just as you would on any other social media platform. Use the “Add a document” icon to include your resume before you send your post into the world!

If your goal is just to share the information that’s on your resume and you don’t care about the recruiter seeing the actual file, then transferring your experience to each LinkedIn section instead of adding the actual resume to LinkedIn is the best way to go. As with any resume, you need to hope that they will be interested enough to scroll to the bottom and read all of your wonderful experience.

It may be seen as a little lazy to simply copy/paste your resume into each section. Don't do that. LinkedIn offers far more space to describe your experiences , so consider adding to what is on your resume. Use devices such as bullet points to focus on your core selling points. You should also make the information on your LinkedIn profile as general as possible to attract various interest from different employers. Your LinkedIn profile shouldn't be too narrow.

Here’s how to do that:

1. Navigate to your profile

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3. Use the drop down menus to navigate to all the different possible sections including “Work Experience,” “Skills” and “Education”

Add Skills on LinkedIn

4. Copy over the information from your resume into the corresponding boxes on LinkedIn

Add skills to your LinkedIn Profil

In short, always remember that a great LinkedIn profile often (not always) performs the function of a resume! 

Pros : This is the way LinkedIn is intended to be used so this method serves to give a complete picture of your career path and also demonstrates that you’re comfortable with the platform.

Cons : This isn’t the way you should submit your resume when applying for jobs. We’ll cover that next.

How do I post my resume on LinkedIn without my employer knowing?

While there’s no way to guarantee your employer won’t find your resume on LinkedIn or see changes you’ve made to your profile, there are a few ways to minimize the changes of your boss noticing that you’re on the job hunt.

Start by navigating to the “Me” menu (under your photo on the right side of the upper banner) and choosing “Settings and Privacy.” There you can control different options including:

  • Turning off “Share profile updates with your network” under “Visibility”
  • Change “Profile viewing options” to “Anonymous” under “Visibility”
  • Add your boss or coworkers to “Blocking and Hiding” to prevent them from seeing your updates

If you want to take things a step further, you can remove your employer from your connections. While they won’t be notified that you’ve done this, they will find out if they navigate to your profile on their own and see that you are no longer connected. This in itself may arise suspicion, but people do this for perfectly normal reasons. One other thing to mention is to never connect with people with few connections during your job search - you never know when a curious manager might be seeking to spy on you. Stranger things happen.

Just remember that you have made these changes and be mindful that they will affect your visibility. Don’t just make them and forget you have done so. Some day it may make sense to change them back.

With thousands of openings in a custom-tailored feed, it’s no wonder that LinkedIn is one of the most popular ways to search and apply to jobs. LinkedIn makes it simple to add your resume through the “Easy Apply” feature. 

This option is only available for employers who opt in, so if there’s no blue “Easy Apply” button at the top of the posting then you’ll have to go to the company website to apply directly. You should be aware that your application will not be able to be tailored as much as you may wish with this option. Sending a bespoke cover letter direct to an HR department or hiring manager will allow you to remain in control of the application, but this may be possible later along the line with this method.

Take care with this method. If you are applying for a lot of jobs, it may be the one to use when you aren't so bothered about sending a bespoke application. Some employers, however, will only accept applications through LinkedIn. It may be worth a quick call to the HR department to check, but take care not to annoy them.

40 million people use LinkedIn to look for jobs every week and three people are hired via the platform every minute, according to the company .

Here are the steps to use “Easy Apply:”

1. Navigate to your desired job posting

Navigate to your desired job posting

2. Click the “Easy Apply” button located just under the posting’s header

Easy apply resume to LinkedIn Profile.

3. In the pop-up window, click “Upload resume”

Select your resume on LinkedIn.

4. Navigate to your resume file on your computer

Apply resume on LinkedIn

5. Continue completing the contact information and supplementary questions before you submit

Pros : This is the best way to upload and send your resume when applying to jobs on LinkedIn.

Cons : Since you are only sending your resume via LinkedIn to one employer or job posting, it won’t be seen by other recruiters who come across your profile.

It is best to apply through multiple channels if possible. You can easy apply through LinkedIn and also send your resume in via the employer's usual channels. Check out the vacancies section of their website. There will often be an email address where you can send a your resume and cover letter.

Hope you’ve found this guide useful! And remember, if you want a great resume that makes recruiters stop in their tracks use our professional templates , resume builder and library of  300+ job-specific examples . The best prepared candidates win the truly awesome jobs!

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An impressive LinkedIn profile is a must for anyone looking for a job, Here are 20 expert tips on how to impress potential employers with your LinkedIn profile.

Key takeaways:

Recruiters and hiring managers spend a lot of time on LInkedIn during any job search. While your profile should be in tip-top condition, you should know that the hiring page of an employer will also be regularly monitored. They will be investing in LinkedIn Recruiter subscriptions, so every application will be appreciated. Be careful though, make sure that your profile is 100% ready before you send in your LinkedIn resume. You can be sure that they will look through your profile the moment they receive the application. Don't be impatient. Do the LinkedIn groundwork first.

  • There are multiple methods to add your resume to your LinkedIn profile, including using the Featured Media option, attaching it in a post or adding each individually to your profile.
  • Generally speaking, it is not necessary to upload a PDF of your resume to your LinkedIn, as the site already has built-in sections for that information.
  • The Easy Apply feature allows you to send your resume directly to employers who opt in.
  • While there is no way to guarantee your boss won't see your resume on LinkedIn, there are certain ways to minimize the chances.

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LinkedIn is an online networking site that helps connect job seekers with recruiters, hiring managers, and advance professional networks. In the digital age, networking is done both in-person and online and LinkedIn is the place to be for the online version. Your LinkedIn profile is like an online resume– it gives people an idea of who you are as a career professional. It includes job experience details, your education, and it can be completely customized to you. If you are filling out your first LinkedIn profile or are updating an old one, you may stumble upon this question: “Should I upload my resume to LinkedIn?” The answer is, it depends on where you are uploading it. Key Takeaways: For most cases, it is best not to upload your resume to your LinkedIn profile. It’s better to upload an application-specific resume to a job application through LinkedIn. If you do upload your resume to your profile, remember to protect your privacy and know that your job search is no longer private. In This Article    Skip to section How to Upload Your Resume to LinkedIn: Featured Media Method How to Upload Your Resume to LinkedIn: Easy Apply Method How to Upload Your Resume to LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile How to Upload Your Resume to LinkedIn: LinkedIn Post Should I Upload My Resume to LinkedIn? Resume vs. LinkedIn Profile Final Thoughts Sign Up For More Advice and Jobs Show More How to Upload Your Resume to LinkedIn: Featured Media Method

There are two ways to upload your resume to LinkedIn: add your resume as “Featured Media” or upload your resume as you apply for a job using LinkedIn’s Easy Apply feature.

We’ll cover the “Featured Media” method first, although we find it less useful than using Easy Apply. Here’s a step-by-step guide :

Go to your LinkedIn profile (beneath your profile picture )

Press “Add Profile Section”

Select “Featured” and then “Media” from the drop-down menu

Select your resume document from wherever it is located on your computer

As we said earlier, we don’t recommend posting your resume to your LinkedIn profile like this. At the very least, you should modify your resume so that the contact information you don’t want publically available is removed. After all, if someone sees your resume on LinkedIn and likes it, they can message you on LinkedIn!

While you can change your privacy settings so random people won’t see this stuff, recruiters and hiring managers who might be interested in you later are just random people right now, which makes this option a bit of a Catch 22.

On top of that, you can list your work experience elsewhere on your LinkedIn profile. The picture of your resume is basically unnecessary and will do more harm than good as a job seeker. Recruiters won’t notice an uploaded photo nearly as much as a regularly updated work history section on your LinkedIn profile.

How to Upload Your Resume to LinkedIn: Easy Apply Method

Method two of uploading your resume to LinkedIn involves using the “Easy Apply” feature. We wholeheartedly recommend that you use this feature.

As its name implies, it’s easy. Not to mention that it allows you to customize your resume for each job application, which is always a good idea. Here’s a step-by-step guide for that process:

Press the “Jobs” button at the top of the page

Look for a job with the “Easy Apply” tag on the bottom

Select that job and then press the “Easy Apply” button below the job title

Fill out your contact information and press “Next”

Press “Upload resume” and then select your resume document from wherever it is located on your computer; then press “Next”

Answer any additional questions about your years of experience and press “Review”

Review your information and click “Submit application”

Note that your resume must be uploaded as a DOC, DOCX, or PDF file.

By default, LinkedIn will automatically store recently uploaded resumes. To see these saved files and manage settings related to your resumes on LinkedIn, start by pressing “Jobs” at the top of the page.

Then, press “More” (on the top of the page, below “Jobs”). Select “Application Settings.” From there, you can manage your resumes and saved answers.

How to Upload Your Resume to LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile

This option is probably the safest one and makes the best use of LinkedIn. Simply fill out all of the sections of your LinkedIn profile, and almost all of the important elements you’d expect on a resume will be there.

Sure, your work experience and summary won’t be perfectly tailored to the job you’re interested in, but they’ll serve well enough as an introduction for any recruiter who’s interested in you. If you’re having a tough time filling out your LinkedIn profile, we have tips that guide you through the most important parts of the process .

We still recommend coupling this strategy LinkedIn Easy Apply to make the fullest use of LinkedIn and all of its features.

How to Upload Your Resume to LinkedIn: LinkedIn Post

Making a LinkedIn post of your resume is one option to let your network know you’re in the market for a job while also getting feedback. It’s not usually the best method, but it can be a lowkey way of putting out a feeler to all of your connections.

Here’s how to share your resume as a LinkedIn post:

Click “Start a Post.” This can be found in the oval box in the top-center part of your LinkedIn feed.

Click the “Add a document” icon. The icon looks like a document and is third from the left at the bottom of the “Create a post” screen.

Choose where to upload the file from. You can upload directly from your computer, from Dropbox, or from Google Drive. We recommend using a PDF file.

Select “Done.” At the bottom right of the screen.

People can now download this file from the post.

Should I Upload My Resume to LinkedIn?

Before uploading your resume to LinkedIn, you should think about what kind of impact that could have on your job search and your privacy.

While it is an option, uploading your resume to your profile may not be the best decision and you should think carefully before you do.

Your LinkedIn profile is a public space — all of your connections (at the very least) will have access to that information. But the information posted on LinkedIn versus your usual resume has one huge difference: contact information.

On your resume, you may have your address, phone number, and other personal information. Do you want that readily accessible to anyone who is a connection of yours on LinkedIn?

For many profiles, if someone has your profile link, they can read everything posted on your profile. Don’t make it easy for your identity to get stolen.

If you upload your resume to your profile, you might come across as desperately looking for a job, which just fuels the question, “if they are such a good candidate, why are they so desperate?”

Your resume should be specific for each job, tweaked to perfection so that recruiters know you are specifically qualified for that particular position. If you put it on your profile, then you don’t allow room for tailoring the resume to job applications.

In other words, it can appear lazy to upload your resume to LinkedIn, especially if you do this instead of building a LinkedIn profile.

You may already have a job and want your job search to be private. If you add your resume to your profile, then your current employer could see that.

If you have your resume uploaded to the profile, then there are fewer reasons for a recruiter to contact you. It makes you feel less human as a candidate.

If you have an amazing profile, then recruiters will be intrigued and will contact you to learn more and to ask for a resume. Then the real conversation begins and it will help them connect you as a person with your skills detailed on your profile and resume.

However, if you want your resume to be as freely available as possible for recruiters, are fine with people know you are seeking jobs publicly, and can keep private contact details off your resume, then uploading your resume to your profile may be a good decision for you.

If you are not sure what to choose, it is best to err on the side of safety and keep it off your profile, but that doesn’t mean recruiters won’t be able to see it easily.

When you apply for jobs directly through LinkedIn, you can upload it with the job application. Then you can make your resume specific to the job application.

Resume vs. LinkedIn Profile

You may be tempted to upload your resume to LinkedIn and call it a day. But LinkedIn serves a completely different function than your resume.

Your resume is a formal history of your professional life that includes work experience, education , accomplishments , skills , and other sections depending on your format and experience level .

It’s perfectly okay to include a hyperlink to your LinkedIn profile on your resume , so recruiters and hiring managers can peruse if they’re curious enough about you.

Your LinkedIn profile, on the other hand, is a little less formal. It’s a networking platform , so you’re still self-promoting, but in a more casual way. Use that to your advantage by letting your personality shine throughout your LinkedIn profile.

Hiring managers and recruiters want to see what you’re interested in (professionally), and LinkedIn is a great place to find out what actually makes you tick as a professional. Follow our tips for a perfect LinkedIn profile , and you’ll have no reason at all to throw a picture of your generic resume on there.

Final Thoughts

Applying for jobs can be a hectic time in your life. Knowing what to add to your LinkedIn profile and what to not add is important to make a good impression on future employers.

In most cases, it is best to avoid uploading a resume to your LinkedIn profile because of privacy concerns and the negative impression it can make on employers. However, direct applications for jobs through LinkedIn allows private, job-specific resume uploads.

No matter what you choose, be conscious of what you want to be public and private on the internet. And with these tips, you can be sure that your resume and LinkedIn profiles land you your next job.

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Having an optimized LinkedIn profile is essential if you want your profile to be visible to users, but also to showcase your skills and experience. For a complete profile, you can add your CV by uploading it directly to the platform. Potential employers, the sharing of best practice and the creation of a powerful network, having your CV on LinkedIn means having your own professional showcase.

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LinkedIn is an essential platform for professionals looking to expand their network and find new job opportunities. A key element to maximize your use of LinkedIn is to upload your resume to your profile. Several methods are available to add your resume to LinkedIn, whether to apply for job postings or to display it directly on your profile. Here is a detailed guide to help you navigate this process.

To upload your resume on LinkedIn, start by accessing the Job Application Settings page. Follow these steps:

LinkedIn Job Application Settings

This method ensures that your resumes are easily accessible for your future applications on LinkedIn.

When applying for a job on LinkedIn, you can also upload your resume at that time. Here's how:

  • Search for a Job : Look for a job that interests you on LinkedIn,
  • View Job Details : Tap or click on the job title to see the details,

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  • File Format and Size : Ensure your resume is in Microsoft Word or PDF format and does not exceed 2 MB,

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If you encounter difficulties uploading your resume, try using a different browser and if you forget to attach your resume, you cannot reopen your application to add it. However, you can contact the job poster directly via an InMail message if their contact information is listed in the job posting.

If you want your resume to be visible to your LinkedIn network, you can upload it directly to your profile. Here’s how:

  • Access Your Profile : Go to your LinkedIn profile page,
  • Upload the Document : Add your resume as a downloadable document in Data & Privacy in “Job Seeking Preferences”
  • Share with Your Network : People who visit your profile will be able to download your resume directly from your page,
  • Create a Post : You can also create a post and sharing it with your community

By following these steps, you can easily upload your resume to LinkedIn, whether to apply for a job or to make it accessible to your network. Make sure your CV is up to date and check the recommended file formats and sizes to avoid any technical problems and allow recruiters who use LinkedIn Recruiters to contact you. With these features, LinkedIn helps you maximize your career opportunities by showcasing your skills and professional experience.

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10 min read · Updated on March 27, 2024

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Here's how to best represent LinkedIn on your resume so you receive the right type of attention

It's common knowledge that LinkedIn is the top professional social media site used. Unlike other older social media sites that have declined in popularity over the years, LinkedIn has maintained its popularity and has been actively used since its launch in 2003. With more than 1 billion users worldwide and 67 million companies on the site, it's a go-to resource to network, recruit, find and apply for jobs, promote your expertise, and more. 

So, if you're not on LinkedIn, create an account as soon as possible. For those of you who are on LinkedIn, you might be wondering if you should include LinkedIn on your resume. Great question! 

In this post, we'll cover:

Why you should include LinkedIn on a resume

How to update your LinkedIn profile so it's safe to share your URL

How to create a custom LinkedIn URL

Ways to personalize your LinkedIn URL

Where and how to put LinkedIn on your resume

When not to include LinkedIn on your resume

How to include LinkedIn Learning on your resume

Should you put LinkedIn on a resume? 

It's true that your resume is the first impression employers have of you when you apply for a job. With that said, count on LinkedIn being impression number two, given that more than 78% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find and research candidates. Some research even indicates 40% of employers won't consider you if you don't have a LinkedIn profile. In other words, as soon as your resume grabs the attention of a recruiter or hiring manager, it's likely that they're going to quickly do an online search to learn more about you, starting with LinkedIn. 

So, if you've been wondering if recruiters and hiring managers really do check LinkedIn, now you know that they do. As a result, you should definitely include your LinkedIn URL on your resume. But, before you take that step, you must ensure that your profile is current and professional. 

How to update your LinkedIn profile before sharing your URL

Even if you choose not to include your LinkedIn URL on your resume, based on the stats above, it's still probable that hiring teams will look for it anyway. So, first things first, you need to ensure your LinkedIn profile has all the necessary elements and is professionally written. The last thing you want is for a hiring manager to find your profile halfway complete - that scenario is likely to put your resume in the thanks-but-no-thanks pile. 

While it's true that your LinkedIn profile and resume need to align with each other, the great thing about your LinkedIn profile is that it gives you the chance to share more about yourself than your resume can highlight - another reason to be sure to include LinkedIn on your resume. Your LinkedIn profile provides you with a unique opportunity to showcase your personality and all of your professional history - it's a way to highlight your personal and professional brand. 

To ensure your profile is up to par and does what it's meant to do (land an interview and help you to get hired), you want to customize it as follows:

Include a professional photo and cover image

Craft a catchy headline

Add a standout summary in the “About” section

Add your work history in detail

Include all of your skills

Seek endorsements

Include your education , training, licenses, and certifications

Request recommendations

Add work samples, if possible

Complete all relevant sections

For more detailed information on how to best complete your LinkedIn profile, refer to “ 12 Ways to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out .” 

If you don't currently have a LinkedIn profile, use caution when rushing to create one. Yes, you want to have a profile up and running as soon as possible - especially if you're in the market for a new job - but don't create it in haste. Instead, when you're ready, give it some thoughtful consideration and take the time required to ensure it's a profile you're proud to share with employers. 

Another essential step to take before adding your LinkedIn URL to your resume is personalizing it. Yes, you could use the LinkedIn-generated URL that includes your full name followed by a string of seemingly random numbers and text at the end, but doing so looks unprofessional. In the examples below, if you compare how a LinkedIn-generated URL looks with how a customized URL looks, which is better? 

LinkedIn-generated URL : linkedin.com/in/carry-groove-521a7699744/ 

Customized URL: linkedin.com/in/carrygroove

Not only does the customized URL look more professional, it's also easier to recall. Plus, not customizing your URL can make you come across as being lazy or not caring enough about your job application.

Now that you're clear it's essential to customize your LinkedIn URL, here are the steps to do so:

Log into your LinkedIn profile

On the upper middle to right side of the LinkedIn navigation, click on the “Me” icon

From the menu that appears, click on “View Profile”

Select “Edit public profile & URL” from the top right corner, which will take you to your public profile settings

Click on the pencil icon below and to the right of “Edit your custom URL”

Customize the last part of the URL where you can enter information and click “Save”

Ways to customize and personalize your LinkedIn URL

LinkedIn allows you to customize your URL with 3 to 100 numbers or letters. When choosing what to use for the customized aspect, first remove any random string of text or numbers following your name. If your name alone isn't available, the next best option is to use a variation of your name that is still recognizable and professional. You can also include your job title or profession for URL customization.

Here are some examples of how to personalize your URL:

Add an available and easy to remember number at the end: linkedin.com/in/jamesjones25

Use your title or area of expertise: linkedin.com/in/jamesjoneshrgeneralist

Include your credentials: linkedin.com/in/jamesjonesCPA  

Add a phrase that relates to your personal brand: linkedin.com/in/jamesjonesmortgageloanexpert

Add your middle initial: linkedin.com/in/jameszjones

Where to include a LinkedIn URL on your resume

You're likely not surprised to learn that your LinkedIn URL should go at the top of your resume with your contact information . It's typically the last piece of contact information you'll include, following your phone number and email address.

When sending your resume by email, it's also wise to include your hyperlinked LinkedIn URL in your email signature. This offers easy access to your LinkedIn profile before the recruiter or hiring manager even looks at your resume. It's a good idea to include your LinkedIn URL in the contact information section of your cover letter , too.

How to put your LinkedIn URL on your resume

When listing your LinkedIn URL:

You don't need to include the "https://www." at the beginning. Only listing the rest of the URL is sufficient - for example, linkedin.com/in/karenjohnson22

You don't need to include a LinkedIn label for the URL - the employer will know what the URL is referencing since all LinkedIn URLs begin with "linkedin.com/in/" 

Hyperlink the URL in electronic versions of your resume

On the rare occasion that you might mail a hard copy of your resume, be sure the URL is easily legible and remove the hyperlink

How to put LinkedIn on a resume: example

When you've added your LinkedIn URL to your resume, it could look like this: 

[email protected] | 555.555.5555 | linkedin.com/in/marysmith11

When not to include a LinkedIn URL on your resume

It's clear that putting LinkedIn on your resume adds value in most instances. However, there are a few scenarios where you shouldn't include LinkedIn on your resume. 

Don't include your LinkedIn URL if:

You haven't customized your LinkedIn URL. As mentioned earlier, not customizing your URL might make you appear lazy to recruiters and hiring managers. Since the LinkedIn-generated URL also tends to be long and odd-looking, it could be distracting to human readers vs. adding value the way you want it to.

Your profile is out-of-date and incomplete. Again, it's imperative that your LinkedIn profile is current and complete if you're in the job market and share your URL on your resume.

You don't feel good about your profile. Even if your LinkedIn profile is current, if you don't feel good about it or don't feel it represents you in the best light possible, don't include the URL on your resume. Instead, wait until you've made the updates and changes that make you want to share it. With that said, since employers tend to look you up even if you don't include your URL, try to make those changes with thoughtful consideration sooner rather than later - especially if you're currently applying for jobs. You also have the option of switching your profile to private until you're ready to make it public.  You can always seek professional support to help you update your profile if you're struggling to do so yourself. 

Your LinkedIn profile merely mirrors your resume. A benefit of including your LinkedIn URL on your resume is that it gives hiring teams insight into additional skills and experiences you have, as well as who you are as a person. If your LinkedIn profile and resume are virtually the same, then hiring teams might wonder why you included the URL at all. 

How to add LinkedIn Learning to your resume

If you have a LinkedIn learning certificate, it can be a valuable addition to enhance your job marketing materials. Here are some ways to include LinkedIn Learning on your resume:

Include it in your Certifications section. The most obvious place to include a LinkedIn Learning certificate is in your list of certifications, if you include such a section on your resume. 

Share it in your Education section . Suppose LinkedIn Learning is your only certification or additional training beyond your education. In that case, you can choose to list it with your education. For this scenario, some good naming conventions for the section are “Education & Certifications” or “Education & Credentials.”   

Reference it in your resume summary. You might mention your LinkedIn Learning certificate in your resume summary , if it helps to fill in any skills gaps you have or if you lack relevant work experience for the position.

Add it to your skills or competencies list. If you don't need to emphasize your LinkedIn Learning training in your summary, or are forgoing a Certifications section on your resume, then you can opt to list it in your skills or competencies list. 

LinkedIn on your resume is expected

In today's world, employers expect to see your LinkedIn URL on your resume. Be sure to include your personalized URL with your contact information and, simultaneously, ensure your LinkedIn profile is professionally written and up to date. Hiring managers will thank you! 

And if you have any LinkedIn Learning training that's relevant to the job, be sure to include it where appropriate. Doing so can further enhance your resume and prove you're the perfect candidate for the job. Good luck!  

Do you want to know whether your resume correctly represents your LinkedIn URL as well as other pertinent elements? Why not submit it for a free resume review by our team of expert resume writers ? They'll work with you and show you exactly what to include and how to include it to create the best resume possible!  

Recommended reading:

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