How to Upload Your Resume to LinkedIn

LinkedIn has multiple places where you can upload or attach a resume. Which one you use depends on what you are trying to do.

1. Easy Apply Applications

This is the most common use. When you apply to a job through LinkedIn's "Easy Apply" button:

1. Click Easy Apply on the job listing
2. Review your contact information
3. Click Upload resume when prompted
4. Select your PDF or Word file
5. Complete the remaining questions and submit

LinkedIn may pre-fill some fields from your uploaded resume. Double-check these — the parsing is not always accurate.

Each Easy Apply submission lets you attach a different resume, so you can tailor per application.

2. Your Profile's Featured Section

You can pin your resume to your profile so recruiters and hiring managers can download it directly:

1. Go to your profile
2. Scroll to the Featured section (add it if you do not have one)
3. Click the + button and select Add media
4. Upload your resume file
5. Add a title like "Resume — March 2026"

This is useful if you are actively job searching and want to make it easy for recruiters. Remove it when you are not looking — a public resume on your profile signals availability.

3. Job Application Settings

LinkedIn stores a default resume for Quick Apply:

1. Go to Settings & Privacy
2. Under Data privacy, find Job seeking preferences
3. Upload a default resume under Job application settings

This is the resume LinkedIn will auto-attach when you use Quick Apply without manually uploading one. Keep it current if you use this feature — an outdated default resume is worse than none at all.

What Format to Use

Upload as PDF unless the application specifically asks for Word. PDF preserves your formatting exactly. LinkedIn accepts both .pdf and .docx files, with a 5 MB size limit.

Watch Out For

• Your profile and your resume can tell different stories. Recruiters will see both. Make sure your job titles, dates, and company names match. Discrepancies raise red flags.
• LinkedIn parses your resume to suggest profile updates. Review what it suggests before accepting — it may misinterpret your formatting.
• Your uploaded resume is visible to employers you apply to. Do not include your home address, and make sure there is nothing on it you would not want a stranger to read.

Keep Your Resume Ready

The best time to update your resume is before you need it. Keep a current version on hand so you can apply quickly when the right role appears.