LinkedIn offers various methods for obtaining a resume-style document based on your profile details, including the ability to download any resume files you’ve previously uploaded.
To start, the most common approach is to save your LinkedIn profile as a PDF. Simply visit your profile page, locate the “More” button, usually near your profile picture or headline, and select “Save to PDF” or “Download PDF” from the dropdown menu. This creates a PDF document formatted based on your LinkedIn profile information, serving as a quick, LinkedIn-generated resume.
In terms of LinkedIn’s Resume Builder feature, while it has evolved and may not exist as a standalone tool, LinkedIn still supports resume creation within the “Jobs” section. Here, you can upload or build resumes under “Application settings” or a similar section for managing job application information. LinkedIn may offer AI-assisted guidance or templates for resume crafting as part of its latest features.
If you’ve previously uploaded resume documents to your LinkedIn profile, such as in the “Featured” section or through job applications, you can retrieve these files. For documents in the “Featured” section, click on the specific document and look for a download option. For resumes submitted with job applications, access them through “Job application settings” or “My Jobs.”
While downloading your profile as a PDF is convenient, the formatting may not suit every job application perfectly. It’s advisable to use the LinkedIn-generated PDF as a base and customize it as needed.
In essence, saving your profile as a PDF is the direct route for a LinkedIn-generated resume. Explore “Job application settings” for managing and downloading uploaded resumes, and check the “Featured” section for any showcased resume documents.
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Sean