Should I put my LinkedIn URL on my resume?

Yes, you should put your LinkedIn URL on your resume.

When you put your LinkedIn URL on your resume, you:

• show employers you’re a professional candidate with a searchable online profile
• demonstrate credibility in your industry
• highlight your strongest work achievements
• expand on your work history beyond what’s on your resume

Here’s how to choose a custom LinkedIn URL that you can put on your resume:

1. Click “Edit public profile & URL” on the upper right corner of your LinkedIn profile.
2. Change your profile URL to something professional, like your first and last name.
3. Save your new profile URL.
4. Copy and paste your profile URL in your resume header.
5. Place your LinkedIn URL under your name, phone number, and email address.