How to Upload Resume to LinkedIn [Step By Step Guide]

Last Updated on 9 months by Anoob P T

How to Upload Resume to Linkedin is something many people are confused about.

First, you should decide whether you should upload your resume to LinkedIn or not.

In this post, I will tell the pros and cons of uploading your resume to LinkedIn and how to do it.

When I first started my career, there was no LinkedIn around.

In fact, I tried not to create my profile on social media for many years because I felt it was an invasion of privacy and I was never motivated to do it.

However, as part of my job, I had to create a LinkedIn profile and after that I started to see the actual value of LinkedIn.

You can say that LinkedIn is like an online resume. It is a way for people interested in your professional life to see what you have done and even take note of your accomplishments to offer you a career opportunity.

You can include your personal accomplishments, recommendations, and even certifications you have done in the past.

This is my LinkedIn profile.

As someone who makes a full time income online, I also write different posts on this website on how to make money online.

How to Upload Resume to LinkedIn [Step By Step Guide]

Should I Upload My Resume to LinkedIn?

Before adding a resume to LinkedIn, you should think about the purpose of doing the same and what you are trying to achieve by uploading your resume.

Why?

Because LinkedIn is an open platform and there are plenty of people who scrape user information available on LinkedIn to try to sell you something.

There are automated bots that are capable of visiting your profile based on location, experience, seniority and there is a possibility that your resume will get added to thier database which is mainly used for marketing.

In most cases, your resume will have your verified contact number, address and even other personal data which can be used for purposes other than employment.

If you do not mind sharing this data and if you think it is still worth the risk, then its fine.

As a digital marketer, I know that no data is 100% secure. The moment you create a profile on a website like Monster, they sell your data.

The moment you take a new SIM card, that data is given to telecallers.

So if a good career opportunity is your highest priority, I think you can upload your resume on LinkedIn without worrying- just try to minimize personal data on your resume.

Now that you have decided to upload your resume to LinkedIn, I will show you how to do it. You can either upload your resume through job application section or even display on yoru profile.

How to upload resume in LinkedIn

If you want to add your resume in your profile section, LinkedIn has a specified place for it in your top header, below your name and headline.

LinkedIn allows you to upload files to this section. Ideally, this section was designed to upload slide decks, articles and portfolio links, but you can upload your resume here as well.

To upload your resume to LinkedIn’s profile section

• Click on the add featured link of the ‘Featured’ section.
• From the dropbox menu, click on the ‘Media’ upload button.
• Select your Resume file to upload.
• Add the title and description and click on the Save button.
• Your Resume would upload in the featured section.

You can upload your resume in common file formats such as .pdf, .doc, .rtf, .odt and .txt formats.

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How to upload CV on LinkedIn job applications     

An easy and more appropriate place to upload a resume to LinkedIn is within an Easy Apply job application. 

When you click on Easy Apply, you can see something like this :

How to upload a resume on LinkedIn Job Applications

Step 1: Search for a job.

Step 2: Click on a job title to view details.

Step 3: Click the Easy Apply button.

Step 4: Fill in the required fields.                       

Step 5: Under Resume, select Upload resume and add your resume.

Step 6: Click Submit.

How to Upload your resume to LinkedIn account via Settings for future job applications

You can also upload your resume on Linkedin using the Job Application Settings page by clicking ‘Upload’ under the Resume section. 

Note: Your last uploaded resume will be the default resume so ensure you upload youre latest resume if you plan to apply for jobs frequently.

Reasons Not to Upload a Resume to LinkedIn

There is no doubt that LinkedIn is a useful platform for working professionals and for most jobs, companies look at candidates LinkedIn profile before making a choice.

I think every working professional should have a LinkedIn profile but uploading a resume to LinkedIn is something you have to decide.

I will also give you few reasons why you should not be uploading a resume to LinkedIn- just for context.

Lack of Customizing for Different Jobs

Every job is different and when I apply for different jobs, I tweak my resume accordingly to ensure that recruiter feels I am the right fit for the job.

Because you cannot control which recruiter will be viewing your profile and resume, you might miss out on fantastic opportunities with your dream company if the recruiter downloads an outdated or “non-customized” resume.

Standard Resumes on LinkedIn May Stop Candidature

Many companies use LinkedIn profiles as the first step of screening candidates.

If your LinkedIn profile is impressive and the resume is a standard one that does not signify any of your achievements in the current job, you can lose the opportunity.

In both the above cases, you can solve it by uploading your latest resume on LinkdIn.

Current Employers Viewing Your Resume

If you are already working, your current employer can view your resume.

While it might not be considered as a big offense, your HR can notice that you have currently mentioned your employment and that you are currently looking out for opportunities.

Unlike job search portals where there is an option to block some companies from viewing your profile, LinkedIn does not given an option to block your employers from visiting your profile and have a look at your resume.

Another disadvantage is that your manager and hiring manager can view your current roles and responsibilties and if you have mentioned any other roles/ responsibilities can question you.

Privacy

While LinkedIn allow you to control private information through settings, an uploaded resume does not. 

To protect your privacy on resume uploaded on LinkedIn, I urge you to remove personal contact information from the resume and mention contacts and personal information will be provided on request.

If someone is serious about hiring you, then they will contact you via your LinkedIn profile and ask for more details.

Along with privacy issues, there is also a potential of identity theft. Identity theft is when some unscruplous individuals can actually steal your identity and start working in your name.

Low Reward Potential

Lastly, the potential reward for uploading your resume to Linkedin is somewhat low.

If you have a well-written and optimized LinkedIn profile, hiring managers will take notice and it is not essential that you need to have a resume uploaded.

If you need any help with optimizing your LinkedIn profile, do let me know using the chat window at the bottom.

Frequently Asked Questions about How to Upload Resume to LinkedIn

How do I upload my resume to LinkedIn?

Here are the steps to upload your resume to Linkedin.

• Click on the add featured link of the ‘Featured’ section.
• From the dropbox menu, click on the ‘Media’ upload button.
• Select your Resume file to upload.
• Add the title and description and click on the Save button.
• Your Resume would upload in the featured section.

Should I upload my resume to LinkedIn?

It depends, if you want better career opportunities, it might be a good idea to upload your resume to LinkedIn, but your contact information will also get to many unwanted marketing folks on LinkedIn.

Where do I upload my resume on LinkedIn app?

Under “Media” section of LinkedIn app.

Can recruiters see my resume on LinkedIn?

Yes, if you have uploaded your resume under Media of LinkedIn, then recruiters can see your resume.

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

You can post resume on LinkedIn without employer knowing by turning off “Sharing profile edits” option under Privacy settings.

How do I get my resume off LinkedIn?

You can delete your Resume from Media section and that will remove your resume from LinkedIn.

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