How to Add My Resume to LinkedIn

Updated on:

May 4, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to upload your resume directly to LinkedIn Jobs.

Quick summary

Adding your resume to LinkedIn takes under two minutes by navigating to Jobs Preferences and uploading your file under Resumes and application data. Once uploaded, hirers can discover your qualifications automatically when you apply.

Steps

Click Jobs in the top menu of your dashboard.
On the left menu, click Preferences.
Go to My qualifications and select Resumes and application data.
Turn ON Share resume data with hirers and click Upload resume.
Once uploaded, click Done to save your resume.

📌 Why this matters

Uploading your resume to LinkedIn Jobs puts your qualifications directly in front of hirers, increasing your visibility in LinkedIn's job-matching and recruiter search results. The platform's resume-sharing toggle lets you apply to jobs faster by pre-filling application data from your uploaded file. For job seekers, this feature reduces friction in the application process and ensures your most up-to-date resume is always on file. Keeping your LinkedIn resume current is one of the highest-impact steps you can take to improve your chances of being contacted by recruiters.

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