How to Add LinkedIn to Your Resume

As long as your LinkedIn profile is thorough and up-to-date, there’s no reason not to include it on your resume.

Adding your LinkedIn URL to your resume gives employers instant access to your expanded work history, endorsements, skills, certifications, and any career details that won’t fit on a one-page resume.

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How to put your LinkedIn profile on your resume

Adding LinkedIn to your resume takes two steps:

1. Create a custom URL.
2. Paste it into your resume header.

1. Create a custom LinkedIn URL

LinkedIn assigns every profile a default URL filled with random numbers and characters. Before adding yours to a resume, replace it with a clean, readable version.

A custom URL looks more professional, signals attention to detail, and makes it easier for employers to find and remember your profile.

How to edit your LinkedIn URL on desktop

1. Click the Me icon at the top of LinkedIn and select View Profile.
2. Click Edit public profile & URL in the top-right corner.
3. Under Edit your custom URL, click the pencil icon.
4. Enter your preferred URL (3–100 letters or numbers, no spaces or special characters) and click Save.

Tips for making a custom URL:

• Use your full name if available: linkedin.com/in/your-name
• Add a middle initial or credential if your name is taken: linkedin.com/in/jane-r-smith or linkedin.com/in/jane-smith-cpa
• Keep it short and easy to remember

How to edit your LinkedIn URL on your phone

1. Open the LinkedIn app and tap your profile picture.
2. Tap View Profile, then tap the three-dot menu (⋯) below your banner image.
3. Select Contact Info, then tap the pencil icon next to your profile URL.
4. Edit the custom portion of your URL and tap Save.

2. Copy and paste your LinkedIn URL

Once your URL is customized, copy it directly from your browser’s address bar (or from the Contact Info section in the mobile app) and paste it into your resume.

Removing the first part of the URL to save space and keep your resume clean. Place it on the same line as your other contact details or directly below them.

Where should you put your LinkedIn URL?

The best place to put your LinkedIn URL is in your resume header alongside the rest of your contact information, like this:

Should you hyperlink your LinkedIn URL?

Yes. If you’re submitting your resume digitally (by email, through a job portal, or via an applicant tracking system), hyperlink your LinkedIn URL so the reader can open your profile with one click.

In Microsoft Word, you can add a hyperlink by right-clicking the URL text, selecting Hyperlink, and pasting your LinkedIn URL into the address field.

Whether or not to hyperlink your LinkedIn URL

Yes, as long as your profile is complete and up to date. A polished LinkedIn profile reinforces your resume by giving employers a fuller picture of your career.

If your profile is incomplete or outdated, leave the URL off your resume until you’ve refreshed it. That said, recruiters often search for you on LinkedIn anyway, so prioritize updating your profile as soon as possible.

How to strengthen your LinkedIn profile

Follow the tips in this video so you can confidently link to your profile on your resume:

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How to add a LinkedIn logo to your resume

Adding a LinkedIn icon next to your URL adds a polished, visual touch to your resume header. Here are two ways to do it:

1. Use a resume template with a LinkedIn logo

The easiest option is to use a resume template that already includes a LinkedIn icon in the header.

Here’s a free resume template with a LinkedIn logo you can download:

Download This Resume Template for MS Word

2. Download a LinkedIn icon and add it to your resume

Here’s a LinkedIn logo that you can download for free and add to your resume:

How to add the LinkedIn logo to your resume:

1. Download the icon.
2. Insert the image next to your LinkedIn URL.
3. Resize the icon by holding Shift while dragging a corner handle to maintain proportions.
4. Use matching resume icons for your other contact details to retain visual consistency.

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Common questions about adding LinkedIn to a resume

Below are answers to two of the most frequently asked questions about how to add LinkedIn to a resume:

1. How do I add a LinkedIn QR code to my resume?

A QR code is most useful for printed resumes handed out at job fairs, networking events, or in-person interviews. The recipient scans it with their phone camera and lands directly on your profile.

To generate your LinkedIn QR code:

1. Open the LinkedIn app on your phone.
2. Tap the search bar at the top of the home screen (your personal QR code appears at the top).
3. Tap Save to photos (or screenshot it).

Alternatively, use a free QR code generator and paste your LinkedIn URL to create a custom code.

Resume example with a LinkedIn QR code

Below is an example of a resume with a LinkedIn QR code that you can download and use for your job application.

Download This Resume Template for MS Word

2. How do I add a LinkedIn Learning certificate to my resume?

LinkedIn Learning certificates validate specific skills and can strengthen your application, especially if you’re transitioning careers or building expertise in a new area.

Here are three common ways to add a LinkedIn learning certificate to your resume:

1. Mention it in your resume summary

If you’re applying to a job with limited relevant experience, include your LinkedIn Learning certificate in your resume summary to emphasize job-related skills, like this:

2. Add it to your certifications section

If you list multiple certifications on your resume, create a dedicated certifications section and add your LinkedIn Learning Certificate there, formatting it like so:

3. List it in your skills section

If you want to include your LinkedIn Learning Certificate without emphasizing it, add it to your resume’s skills section. Here’s an example of a skills section with a LinkedIn Learning Certificate added: