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How to Put LinkedIn on a Resume (Examples & Guide)
How to Put LinkedIn on a Resume (Examples & Guide)
What should a link to your LinkedIn profile look like on a resume? And where to put it anyway? Read on to learn how to customize your LinkedIn URL, and where to display it.
Will your chances of landing a job go up if you add LinkedIn to your resume?
Possibly.
But only if you display your LinkedIn URL just the way you should.
Not sure how to do this?
Don’t worry.
This article will show you:
Why including LinkedIn URL on your resume is a good idea.
How to personalize your public profile to make it stand out.
Where exactly to put the LinkedIn handle on your resume, and how to make it look good.
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Yes, in today's hiring, including a link to your LinkedIn profile is mandatory in the contact information section of your resume. Up to 40% of employers may not consider interviewing you at all if they can’t find your LinkedIn profile.
So, don’t give them a reason not to want to meet you.
Also—
Your LinkedIn profile is a good way to complement your resume and offer extra details.
Finally—
Being present on LinkedIn has become a standard for serious professionals who know the value of personal branding.
Obviously, you want to display your LinkedIn URL on a resume just like the good example shows.
Here’s how to customize your public profile URL using the desktop version of LinkedIn:
Log into your LinkedIn account.
Click on the Me icon in the top bar.
Click on View profile in the menu.
Click on Edit public profile & URL in the top right corner.
Click the pencil icon.
Customize your LinkedIn URL and click Save.
Go back to your LinkedIn profile main page.
Copy your new URL from your browser’s address bar.
Here you go.
Your personalized LinkedIn URL is ready for sharing.
Pro Tip: You don’t have to include the https://www. part. The LinkedIn URL on your resume can start with linkedin.com/. But make sure your link is a link (i.e. it's clickable and redirects where it should), not just a character string.
And this is how to personalize your public URL using LinkedIn Mobile App:
Tap on the Me icon next to the search bar at the top.
On the slide menu, tap View Profile under your name.
Tap the gear icon in the top right corner.
Select the privacy tab, and tap on Edit your public profile.
Edit your custom URL.
To share the link, tap on the URL and hold your finger for a moment.
This is it.
Now you're ready to put your customized LinkedIn URL on your resume.
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Including LinkedIn on your resume is a good way to attract recruiters’ attention and give them more insight into the professional you. Make sure your LinkedIn profile is updated and offers something more than regurgitated information from your resume. And remember to customize your public profile URL.
Do you have any other questions about putting LinkedIn on a resume? Give us a shout out in the comments below. Always happy to help!
Maciej is a career expert with a solid background in the education management industry. He's worked with people at all stages of their career paths: from interns to directors to C-suite members, he now helps you find your dream job.
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