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In this Itechguide, Victor teaches you how to add a resume to LinkedIn.

Before you upload your resume to LinkedIn, it is recommended to name the file using the format – “FirstName-LastName-Resume”. Although you can upload other supported formats, it is also recommended to upload a PDF file.

Option 1: Add Resume from Your Profile

  • Open LinkedIn.com from a browser on your Mac or PC.
  • Then, to open your profile, on the top left of the page click your profile picture.
How to Add Resume to LinkedIn from Your Profile
  • When your LinkedIn profile opens, click the Add profile section drop-down. Then, expand Featured – see the second image below.
How to Add Resume to LinkedIn from Your Profile
  • Beneath the expanded Featured section, click Media. To get to Media, you may need to scroll down a bit. When you click Media, your PC will open the file upload screen.
How to Add Resume to LinkedIn from Your Profile
  • Navigate to the folder you saved your resume on your PC and double-click it. The file will start uploading to LinkedIn – see the second image below.
How to Add Resume to LinkedIn from Your Profile
  • When the resume file is uploaded, LinkedIn will display a preview of the file. Scroll down to the Title and Description.
How to Add Resume to LinkedIn from Your Profile
  • The resume title will take the name of the file you uploaded. Change it to the “First Name-LastName-Resume” format. You may also add a description.
  • Finally, on the bottom right of the Add media window, click Save. The resume will be displayed on the Featured section of your profile – see the second image below.

Option 2: Add Resume During a LinkedIn Job Application

  • Login to LinkedIn.com. Then, on the top of the page, click Jobs.
How to Add Resume to LinkedIn During a LinkedIn Job Application
  • On the LinkedIn Jobs page, open a job that has the LinkedIn Easy Apply badge.
How to Add Resume to LinkedIn During a LinkedIn Job Application
  • Then, on the top right of the job details page, click Easy Apply.
How to Add Resume to LinkedIn from LinkedIn Jobs Application
  • On the bottom left of the job application pop-up, click Upload resume.
How to Add Resume to LinkedIn During a LinkedIn Job Application
  • Then, on the file open screen, navigate to the folder you saved your resume and double-click it – then wait for the file to be uploaded to LinkedIn.
  • Finally, scroll down – then, on the bottom right of the application screen, click Submit application.
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Conclusion

You can use the methods covered in this Itechguide to add your resume to LinkedIn!

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