To add your resume to LinkedIn, you have several effective methods depending on your goal—whether to share it publicly on your profile or use it when applying for jobs:
1. Add Your Resume to the Featured Section on Your Profile
- Go to your LinkedIn profile page.
- Scroll down to the Featured section. If it’s not visible, click Add profile section below your profile picture.
- Select Featured , then choose Media.
- Upload your resume file (PDF, DOC, or DOCX).
- Save the changes. Your resume will now be visible and downloadable by anyone who views your profile
2. Upload Your Resume for Job Applications (Easy Apply)
- Navigate to the Jobs tab on LinkedIn.
- Find a job listing with the Easy Apply option.
- Click Easy Apply and fill out the required fields.
- When prompted, upload your resume file.
- Submit your application. LinkedIn will attach your resume to the job application but it won’t appear publicly on your profile
3. Upload and Manage Resumes for Future Use
- Click on your profile picture icon and select Settings & Privacy.
- Go to Data Privacy > Job application settings.
- Under Manage your resumes , click Upload resume to save up to four different versions.
- These saved resumes can be quickly attached to job applications later
Additional Tips
- Ensure your resume file is under 5 MB and in accepted formats (PDF, DOC, DOCX).
- Adding your resume in the Featured section makes it publicly visible, which can be useful for recruiters.
- Uploading during job applications keeps your resume private to that application only
This approach allows you to control how and where your resume appears on LinkedIn, either publicly on your profile or privately when applying for jobs.
