QR Code for Resume or CV

Give recruiters a quick way from your printed CV to your work. Paste your LinkedIn, portfolio or GitHub link, download a clean code and place it in your header.

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Most codes scan well when printed at least 2 cm wide. Size calculator

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    How to add a QR code to your resume

    1. Choose one linkYour LinkedIn profile, portfolio or GitHub. Pick the page that best proves your work.
    2. Paste it aboveKeep the classic black and white style. It scans most reliably and suits a formal document.
    3. Download and insert itDownload PNG at 1000 px or SVG, then insert it in Word or Google Docs through Insert → Picture.
    4. Print a test copyScan it from the paper at about 2 cm wide, and open the link on a phone that is not signed in.

    Should you put a QR code on your resume?

    It helps when someone holds your CV on paper, such as at a job fair, a walk-in interview or a campus placement. It adds little to a resume that is only read on a screen, where a normal clickable link is easier.

    Applicant tracking systems read text and generally ignore images. So never put important information only in the code. Keep your LinkedIn or portfolio address written out as text too.

    You areBest linkCheck before printing
    A developerGitHub or portfolioPinned projects and a clear README
    A designer or writerPortfolioWorks well on a phone
    In sales, marketing or managementLinkedIn profilePublic profile is turned on
    A student or fresherLinkedIn, or a project on DriveDrive link set to "Anyone with the link"
    Applying for one specific jobA page written for that roleThe page still exists during the hiring period

    For LinkedIn, copy your public profile address from a browser. The LinkedIn QR code page explains the privacy settings that can block logged-out visitors.

    Where to place it and how big

    • Position: the top right of the header, beside your contact details. A recruiter sees it immediately.
    • Size: about 2 to 2.5 cm wide. Smaller codes get hard to scan when printed on office printers.
    • Label: add a few words such as "Portfolio" next to it so people know what they will open.
    • Style: dark on white, without a frame or a big logo. A code should be the quiet part of the page.

    Choose URL to show your work, or the vCard tab to let a recruiter save your name, phone and email in one scan. A contact card works offline, but it makes the code denser, so keep to the essentials and print it a little larger. See the vCard QR code generator for details.

    Mistakes that cost interviews

    1. Linking to a page that requires sign-in. Open the link in a private browser window to check.
    2. Exporting a blurry code. Use a large PNG or SVG instead of a screenshot. Screenshots get blurred when the page is scaled.
    3. Printing in colour on a low-ink printer. Pale codes fail. Stick to black.
    4. Relying on a free trial service. A dynamic code from a trial may stop working during the hiring process. Static codes don't. Read why QR codes stop working.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I create a QR code for my resume for free?

    Paste your LinkedIn or portfolio link on this page, download the PNG or SVG, and insert it into your resume as a picture. There is no sign-up.

    Is a QR code on a resume a good idea?

    It is useful on printed CVs, as long as it adds to your written details and links to something worth seeing. Keep the same link in text as well.

    Can applicant tracking systems read a QR code?

    Generally they read text, not images. Write your important links as text so they are not lost.

    What size should a QR code be on a CV?

    About 2 to 2.5 cm wide for a short link. Print a copy and scan it before sending your CV out.

    Can I add it to a Word resume?

    Yes. Download the code, then choose Insert → Pictures in Word. Our guide on QR codes in Word and Google Docs has the steps.

    Will the QR code expire?

    No. It holds your link directly, so it keeps working for as long as that page exists.

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