How to Upload Your Resume to LinkedIn (3 Ways)

How to Upload Your Resume to LinkedIn (3 Ways)

There are three main ways to add your resume to LinkedIn, and each one serves a different purpose. Some are private, and some are visible to everyone who visits your profile.

LinkedIn changes its design now and then, so labels may differ slightly.

Option 1: Save your resume for Easy Apply (private)

This is the best option for most job seekers. Your resume is stored in your job application settings and only shared with employers when you apply.

1. Click Me at the top of LinkedIn, then Settings & Privacy.
2. Go to Data privacy and find Job application settings.
3. Upload your resume as a PDF or Word file.

You can also upload a resume directly when applying with Easy Apply. LinkedIn saves recent versions so you can choose one next time.

Tip: upload a tailored version for each important application. Our guide on how to tailor your resume to a job description shows how.

Option 2: Add it to your Featured section (public)

This makes your resume visible to anyone who views your profile.

1. Go to your profile.
2. Click Add profile section, then Recommended, then Add featured.
3. Choose Add media and upload your resume.
4. Add a title like "Resume, Data Analyst" and save.

Be careful: remove your home address and phone number before uploading publicly.

Option 3: Share it in a post (public)

If you're openly job searching, you can share a post with your resume attached as a document. Explain what kind of role you're looking for and ask your network for help. This works especially well after a layoff.

Which option should you choose?

• Actively applying, prefer privacy: Option 1.
• Freelancer or open to opportunities: Option 2.
• Openly job searching and want help from your network: Option 3.

Before you upload

• Save as a PDF so the formatting stays the same.
• Use a clear file name, like "Firstname-Lastname-Resume.pdf".
• Check for common ATS resume mistakes.
• Make sure your LinkedIn profile and resume tell the same story.

Build a clean, ATS-friendly resume for free with the JobStacky Resume Builder, and keep track of where you applied in the JobStacky Job Application Tracker.

Frequently asked questions

Can recruiters see my saved Easy Apply resume?

Only employers you apply to through Easy Apply receive it.

Should my LinkedIn profile replace my resume?

No. Employers usually still want a resume, and you should tailor it for each role.

How do I replace an old resume?

Upload the new version in your job application settings or Featured section and remove the old one.

Create a resume worth uploading

Build an ATS-friendly resume for free with the JobStacky Resume Builder.