How to Add Your Resume to LinkedIn

1What It Means to Add a Resume to LinkedIn

Adding a resume to LinkedIn means uploading a document version of your resume so it's either visible on your public profile or sent along with a specific job application. LinkedIn supports both, and they serve different purposes.

A profile upload is a general-purpose showcase, while an application attachment is tied to one specific job posting.

2Method One: Adding a Resume to Your Profile

The Featured section on a LinkedIn profile allows you to pin documents, including a resume, so they're visible to anyone who visits your profile.

This is useful for general visibility, especially if you want recruiters browsing your profile to see a full document rather than only the summarized sections.

• Open your profile and scroll to the Featured section, adding it from the 'Add profile section' menu if it isn't there yet.
• Select the option to add media and choose your resume file from your device.
• Give the upload a clear title so visitors know exactly what the document is.
• Save the changes and confirm the resume appears correctly on your public profile view.

3Method Two: Attaching a Resume to a Job Application

When applying to a job through LinkedIn's Easy Apply feature, you're prompted to upload a resume as part of the application flow.

This resume is sent specifically to that employer for that job and does not automatically appear anywhere else on your profile.

• Open the job listing and select the Easy Apply button.
• When prompted for a resume, choose to upload a new file or select a previously uploaded one.
• Review the rest of the application form before submitting.
• Confirm the submission and check your applied jobs list to verify it went through.

4Choosing the Right File Format and Name

PDF is the safest format for a resume upload because it preserves layout and fonts consistently across devices and operating systems, unlike editable document formats that can render differently.

The file name matters more than people expect; a name like FirstName-LastName-Resume is far clearer to a recruiter than a generic or default file name.

5Keeping Your Resume and Profile Consistent

Recruiters often compare an uploaded resume against the profile's Experience and Skills sections, so mismatches in job titles, dates, or company names can raise questions.

Treat your LinkedIn profile as a living summary and your resume as a supporting document; the two should tell the same story, even if the profile is more detailed in places.

6Privacy Considerations

A resume added to the Featured section is visible to anyone who can view your profile, including current colleagues if your profile is public, so consider whether that visibility is appropriate for your situation.

If you'd rather keep your resume private and only share it with specific employers, attaching it during individual job applications instead of the Featured section keeps it out of general view.

7Next Steps

Once your resume is in place, focus on strengthening the surrounding profile sections, since a strong headline, summary, and skills list often drive more recruiter interest than the resume file itself.

Reviewing structured career guidance on building a full job-search profile can help make sure your resume, profile, and application materials all reinforce each other.