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# How to Add a Resume to LinkedIn

As the largest professional networking platform around, LinkedIn is often the place where headhunters scout potential candidates.

As the largest professional networking platform around, [LinkedIn](https://zapier.com/blog/tips-for-linkedin/) is often the place where headhunters scout potential candidates. Having your resume readily available on LinkedIn is a smart move if you're looking to land a new job—or even if you're just open to learning about new opportunities. Here's how to add your resume to LinkedIn.

## How to Upload a Resume to LinkedIn

Your LinkedIn Profile is, essentially, your online resume. The first thing a recruiter will see when they land on your page is your name and photo, title/current company, location, and a brief summary of your background and experience. But the headhunter may need to distribute your information to other relevant team members, in which case, they might want to see a resume.

To upload your resume, click the pencil icon in the _About_ section. Note: Depending on your profile layout, you may need to select the pencil icon in the introduction section instead.

The _Edit about_ window will appear. In the _Media_ section at the bottom, select _Upload_.

Next, browse to the location of your resume. Select it, then select _Open_.

The _Edit Media_ window will appear, where you'll see a preview of your resume. You'll also see the title of your uploaded file, so be sure to name it appropriately. For example, `YourName_Resume` is easily distinguishable for the headhunter downloading your resume. Give your file a description if you want (though it's not really necessary in the case of a resume), then click _Apply_.

You'll now be back at the _Edit about_ window. You'll see a small preview of the uploaded file. Click _Save_.

Back at your LinkedIn profile, you should see your resume in the _About_ section.

**Related reading:**

- [LinkedIn Profile Tips: 18 Research-Backed Ways to Stand Out Professionally](https://zapier.com/blog/linkedin-profile-tips/)
- [13 LinkedIn banner ideas and examples](https://zapier.com/blog/linkedin-banner-ideas/)
- [How to build a LinkedIn presence](https://zapier.com/blog/tips-for-linkedin/)
- [Why use LinkedIn? 7 ways to use LinkedIn to boost your career](https://zapier.com/blog/why-use-linkedin)