A complete guide on how to put LinkedIn on your resume. With examples!

These days, LinkedIn has become an important hub for job seekers and networkers, and employers. Having an active, up-to-date profile is important for being “seen’ and building your professional brand. Just as well, you’ll also want to know how to put LinkedIn on your resume.

In this article, we’ll discuss:

• Should you put your LinkedIn URL on your resume?

• How do I put my LinkedIn on my resume?

• How to shorten your LinkedIn URL for your resume

• Examples of LinkedIn URLs to include on your resume

Should you put your LinkedIn URL on your resume?

Absolutely, assuming your LinkedIn profile is compelling and up-to-date. Since it shouldn’t just be a cut and paste version of your resume, your profile is a great way to expand your professional reach and provide more context for your skills and experience. 

When not to put your LinkedIn URL on your resume

While including your URL on your resume is a great way to encourage recruiters to learn more about you and see examples of your work, there are certain scenarios when you don’t want to include it.

These include:

• Your profile is a verbatim retelling of your resume. While the details of your work history should be the same (don’t have a job on your resume that’s not on your LinkedIn, for example), consider optimizing your profile for the biggest impact. 

• Your profession doesn’t really require it. If you’re a teacher, nurse, or police officer, for example, networking on LinkedIn wouldn’t provide a significant boost for your career. However, we still recommend having a LinkedIn profile for networking purposes. 

• Your profile isn’t up-to-date. Including it on your resume would just confuse a recruiter as the information won’t be aligned.

If you want to include the URL on your resume, ensure your profile offers a dynamic, compelling story to a potential employer.

How to put your LinkedIn on your resume

Knowing where and how to put LinkedIn on your resume is not difficult. However, it takes just a little bit of finesse to make it effective enough to be seen by recruiters and hiring managers. After you’ve customized your URL (see below), place it with your contact information. The best spot is right below your email address, and you don’t have to include the scheme and subdomain (“http://www.”) 

You also don’t have to tag it as your LinkedIn's profile as the beginning of the URL will make it obvious. You can either type it in manually or cut and paste the link from your browser’s address bar. A working, clickable link makes it easier for the hiring manager to see it. 

How to shorten your LinkedIn URL for your resume

You have a limited amount of space on your resume. So, once you’ve created your LinkedIn profile, customize and shorten the URL to make it easier for people to locate you. To customize your URL, use some variation of your name. If you have a common name, you might have to add more to it as it might have already been claimed. Pick a name that you’re happy with since you can only change it up to five times within six months. However, changing that often will make it harder for people to find you. 

When customizing your URL, use letters and numbers. Spaces are not allowed. Include your title or certification, if relevant to your position. If necessary, you can include a brief set of numbers. You can use up to 100 characters, but we recommend keeping it brief. Use your middle initial. Consider incorporating your brand into your customized URL. 

Customizing your LinkedIn URL is pretty easy to do, too. If you’re working on a desktop computer, for example, start with the “Me” icon located at the top right of your page. Then, follow these five easy steps: 

1. Click on “View Profile.” 

2. Once you’re on your profile page, click “Edit” next to “Public Profile & URL.” 

3. Look for “Edit your custom URL,” then click “Edit” again. 

4. Type in your customization at the end section of the URL. 

5. Finally, hit “Save!”

Examples of LinkedIn URLs to include on your resume

What you use as your customized LinkedIn URL is really up to you—just keep it easy to read and professional. You can incorporate your name, job title, company name (if you own your own business), or numbers.

Including your LinkedIn URL is easy to do—just include it with your contact information:

Here’s an example of how it might look on a resume:

Some people like to include icons in this section on their resumes, for visual impact. However, we recommend against this as there’s a small chance it could interfere with ATS scans. Better safe than sorry! 

Including your LinkedIn URL on your resume complements your professional profile and allows potential employers to gain a more comprehensive picture of you and your accomplishments. Making it easy to visit your LinkedIn profile via your resume will help keep you front of mind when recruiters are making hiring decisions. Make your LinkedIn profile the best it can be before adding it on your resume, so you can set yourself apart from the crowd. 

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Key takeaways

1. Including your LinkedIn profile on your resume is a great way to provide employers with more information about your career. 

2. Before adding the URL on your resume, ensure your profile is up-to-date, aligned with your resume (though not identical), and delivers a compelling story.

3. Create a unique LinkedIn URL using your name and professional attributes.