Easy Steps to Upload Your Resume on LinkedIn - 2024

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September 4, 2024
Jason Gong
TL;DR

Log in, go to your profile, and click 'Add profile section'.

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How to Upload Resume to LinkedIn

Uploading your resume to LinkedIn can enhance your job search by showcasing your skills and experiences to potential employers. There are several methods to upload your resume, each serving different purposes.

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Upload Resume to LinkedIn Profile

To upload your resume directly to your LinkedIn profile, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your LinkedIn account.
  2. Click on your profile picture to go to your profile.
  3. Click on the 'Add profile section' button.
  4. Select 'Media' at the bottom of the 'Featured' section.
  5. In the pop-up window, choose your resume file and click 'Upload'.
  6. Save your changes.
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2. Click on your profile picture to go to your profile.
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3. Click on the 'Add profile section' button.

This method allows your resume to be visible and downloadable from your profile, but it cannot be used directly for job applications on LinkedIn.

Upload Resume for Job Applications

LinkedIn allows you to store resumes for future job applications:

  1. Click 'Me' on your homepage, then select 'Settings & Privacy'.
  2. Go to 'Job seeking preferences' and choose 'Job application settings'.
  3. Click 'Upload' under 'Resume' in the 'Job Application Settings' page.
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2. Go to 'Job seeking preferences' and choose 'Job application settings'.

This method stores your resume on LinkedIn, making it easily accessible for future applications without making it public.

Upload Resume During Job Application

For applying to jobs directly on LinkedIn:

  1. Search for a job and click on the job title to view details.
  2. Click the 'Easy Apply' button.
  3. Complete the required fields and select 'Upload resume' under 'Resume (optional)'.
  4. Submit your application.

Note: If you aren’t logged in, uploading a resume is mandatory. LinkedIn recommends a file size less than 2MB in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Upload Resume to LinkedIn for a Post

To share your resume with your network through a post:

  1. Click 'Start a post' at the top of your Feed.
  2. Select the document icon and choose your resume file.
  3. Add a title to your document and click 'Done'.
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1. Click 'Start a post' at the top of your Feed.
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2. Select the document icon and choose your resume file.

This method is useful for sharing your resume with your LinkedIn network, potentially increasing your visibility to recruiters.

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Can You Upload Resume on LinkedIn?

Yes, you can upload your resume on LinkedIn using the methods described above. Each method serves a different purpose, from showcasing your resume on your profile to applying for jobs or sharing with your network.

Remember, while uploading your resume to your profile can increase visibility, it also makes your information public. Consider privacy and relevance when choosing to upload your resume to LinkedIn.

Automate Your LinkedIn Tasks with Bardeen

While uploading your resume to LinkedIn is a key step in highlighting your professional journey, there's a whole world of automation that can further enhance your LinkedIn experience. Bardeen, with its LinkedIn integration, offers a suite of automations that can streamline how you manage your professional network and tasks directly from LinkedIn.

Here are a few examples of how Bardeen can automate tasks related to LinkedIn, making your professional life more efficient:

  1. Create Asana task from a LinkedIn profile: This playbook automates the task of creating a to-do item in Asana whenever you come across a LinkedIn profile that aligns with your project or recruitment needs, ensuring no potential connection or opportunity is missed.
  2. Create a Coda entry from a LinkedIn profile and draft a recruiting email: Streamline your recruitment process by automatically creating a Coda entry from a LinkedIn profile and drafting a personalized recruiting email, saving you time and effort in your talent acquisition efforts.
  3. Copy the currently opened LinkedIn job post to a ClickUp list: For recruiters and HR professionals, this playbook simplifies the process of organizing job postings by copying LinkedIn job posts directly to a ClickUp list for easy tracking and management.

These automations by Bardeen not only save time but also ensure your recruitment and project management efforts on LinkedIn are more organized and effective. Start automating by downloading the Bardeen app at Bardeen.ai/download.

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