How to Put LinkedIn on Your Resume
Recruiters often use LinkedIn to cross-reference resumes, screen candidates, and get a sense of who you are beyond the resume page. Here's how to put LinkedIn on your resume.
5/26/20252 min read
Where Should You Put Your LinkedIn URL on Your Resume?
We recommend placing your LinkedIn URL right at the top of your resume within your header section alongside your other contact details like your phone number and email address. Here’s what this might look like:
John Smith
Dallas, TX | 0400 123 xxx | johnsmith@email.com | linkedin.com/in/jsmith
Keep the URL short and professional. Make it easy to spot and type in. Keep it as a hyperlink so it's clickable if you're submitting your resume as a PDF or Word document. Even though recruiters will likely click it, showing the full URL (not just hyperlinking a word like “LinkedIn”) also allows someone to type it in manually if a printed copy is being reviewed by the hiring manager.
How to Get a Professional looking LinkedIn URL
To make your LinkedIn link resume-ready, you’ll want to customise your public profile URL. This removes any random numbers or special characters that LinkedIn adds by default. Here’s how:
Go to your LinkedIn profile.
On the top right section of your profile page, there should be an option that says “Edit public profile & URL.” . This may change with future updates, but it's generally on the right side of your profile.
Edit the URL to be something simple to type in, ideally your first and last name. If you have a really long name, we recommend using your initial or an abbrevation. The purpose is to keep it easy to type in without using too much real estate space on your resume.
Why Having a LinkedIn Profile Link is Crucial
Adding a LinkedIn link to your resume helps establish credibilitiy and demonstrates transparency. It helps put a face to the name and regardless of how unbiased the process may be, humans are more likely to prefer an option they can generally see and easily connect with. In a world where so many resumes feel templated or anonymous, your LinkedIn link can help humanise your application.Think of the last time you had a confrence call and you couldn't see the other person's video vs the time other folks kept their video on. In summary, a LinkedIn profile with a professional photo, endorsements from former colleagues, and a clear history helps validate your resume.
What Should Be on Your LinkedIn Profile?
Before you add your LinkedIn URL to your resume, do a quick check:
Do you have a professional looking headshot, not a blurry selfie or cropped vacation photo.
A clear, compelling headline e.g., “IT Project Manager | Digital Transformation Leader”.
A summary that aligns with your resume but doesn’t copy it word-for-word.
Dates, job titles, and companies on your LinkedIn match your resume.
Job experiences listed with a brief 1–2 line overview. Save the detail for your resume.
Your LinkedIn profile isn’t supposed to be your resume. It should offer just enough context to prompt interest. Let your resume do the heavy lifting while leaving your LinkedIn to do your digital calling card.
If you're actively job hunting, make sure your LinkedIn settings allow recruiters to know you're open to opportunities and do mention the type of roles you are interested in. You don't need to be showcasing the Open to Work logo on your profile page so you can maintain some level of anonymity in your job hunt while attracting potential opportunities from recruiters actively seeking candidates for roles which may not even be advertised.
Need help polishing your resume or LinkedIn profile?
Check out ProResumeCheck.com . We specialise in helping senior professionals stand out by showcasing their personal brand using their resume/LinkedIn page.