How to Create a Resume Link: Share Your Resume ...

Want to share your resume with a simple link instead of bulky email attachments? Creating a resume link makes it easy for employers to view your resume instantly, and you can track when they open it.

Why Create a Resume Link?

Benefits Over Email Attachments

Instant access - Employers click and view immediately
Track views - Know when someone opens your resume
Update anytime - Change your resume, same link works
Professional - Clean URL looks better than attachments
No file size issues - Works even with large PDF resumes

Where to Use Resume Links

LinkedIn profile (Featured section)
Email signatures
Job application forms
Portfolio websites
Social media bios
Business cards (as QR code)

How to Create a Resume Link (Free)

Method 1: LinkyHost (Recommended)

The easiest way to create a trackable resume link:

Go to LinkyHost Resume Link Generator
Click "Upload" and select your resume (PDF or DOCX)
Copy your unique resume link
Share anywhere

What you get:

Instant shareable link
View tracking (see when employers open it)
Update your resume anytime
Free forever

Method 2: Google Drive

Upload resume to Google Drive
Right-click > Share
Change to "Anyone with link"
Copy link

Limitations:

No view tracking
Can't update without changing link
Less professional URL

Method 3: Dropbox

Upload resume to Dropbox
Click Share
Create link
Copy and share

Limitations:

No view tracking
Limited free storage

Best Practices for Resume Links

1. Use PDF Format

PDF preserves formatting across all devices. Convert your Word document to PDF before creating a link.

How to convert to PDF:

Word: File > Save As > PDF
Google Docs: File > Download > PDF
Or use our Word to PDF converter

2. Name Your File Properly

Before uploading, rename your file:

❌ Bad: resume_final_v3.pdf ✅ Good: John_Smith_Resume.pdf

3. Test Your Link

Always click your resume link before sharing to make sure:

It loads correctly
Formatting looks right
No password prompts (unless intended)

4. Shorten Long URLs

If your resume URL is long, use our link shortener to create a cleaner URL:

Long: https://linkyhost.com/view/abc123xyz789 Short: linkyhost.com/r/john-smith

5. Track Views

With LinkyHost, you can see:

When someone viewed your resume
How long they viewed it
What device they used

This helps you know if your application was seen.

Where to Add Your Resume Link

LinkedIn Profile

Go to your LinkedIn profile
Click "Add profile section"
Select "Featured"
Add your resume link with a title like "My Resume"

Email Signature

Add to your professional email signature:

Best regards,
John Smith
📄 View my resume: [your-link-here]

Job Application Forms

When forms ask for your resume, some accept URLs. Paste your resume link instead of uploading.

Portfolio Website

Add a prominent "Download Resume" or "View Resume" button that links to your resume.

Creating Links for Different Purposes

General Job Search

Create one master resume link for networking and general applications.

Specific Applications

For important applications, create separate links so you can track which companies viewed your resume:

linkyhost.com/r/resume-google
linkyhost.com/r/resume-meta

CV vs Resume Links

Resume: 1-2 pages, focused on specific job
CV: Complete career history, often for academic roles

LinkyHost works for both. Use our CV Link Generator for CV-specific keywords.

Troubleshooting

Link Not Working

Check for typos in the URL
Make sure the file uploaded correctly
Try refreshing and creating a new link

Resume Looks Different

Use PDF format (not Word)
Check your PDF viewer settings
Make sure fonts are embedded

Can't Track Views

Make sure you're logged in
Views appear in your dashboard
Allow a few minutes for tracking to update

Security Tips

Password Protection

For sensitive resumes, add a password:

Upload resume to LinkyHost
Enable password protection
Share the password separately

Link Expiration

Set your link to expire after a certain date if you only want temporary access.

Control Access

You can disable a resume link anytime from your dashboard if you no longer want it accessible.

How to Create a Resume Link: Share Your Resume Online