How to put LinkedIn on resume (examples and best practices)

How to Create a Custom LinkedIn URL 

Let’s be honest—first impressions matter, and that includes your LinkedIn link.

If your resume still has something like:

linkedin.com/in/carry-groove-521a7699744/

…it’s time for a quick fix.

Not only is this kind of auto-generated URL hard to read, it also looks like you copy-pasted it in a rush. No attention to detail. No polish. Not a great look when you’re trying to show you’re the best candidate for the job.

Now take a look at this instead:

linkedin.com/in/carrygroove

Cleaner, right?

It feels intentional. Professional. Memorable. And best of all—it shows you’ve taken the time to own your digital presence. So before you add your LinkedIn URL to your resume, customize it. It takes less than a minute, and it makes a world of difference.

Here’s how to customize your linkedin url:

1. Log into your LinkedIn account
2. Click the “Me” icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage
3. From the dropdown, click “View Profile”
4. On your profile page, look to the top-right and select “Edit public profile & URL”
5. A new tab will open—on the right-hand side, click the pencil icon under “Edit your custom URL”
6. Change the last part of the URL (ideally just your name or a clean variation of it)
7. Hit Save

That’s it! You now have a personalized LinkedIn URL you can confidently add to your resume.

Ways to Customize and Personalize Your LinkedIn URL

Once you’re on the “custom URL” screen, you’ll see that LinkedIn gives you a lot of flexibility — you can use 3 to 100 letters or numbers to make your link unique.

Now, here’s the golden rule: keep it simple, recognizable, and professional.

Start by deleting the random jumble of characters LinkedIn added after your name. If your exact name is already taken (which happens all the time), don’t panic — just pick a smart variation that still looks clean and reflects who you are.

You can:

• Add a middle initial
• Include your field or expertise
• Mention your credentials or title
• Use a number only if it feels intentional (not like a password!)

Here are a few examples of how to personalize your LinkedIn URL:

✅ Add a short number:
linkedin.com/in/jamesjones25

✅ Include your title or specialty:
linkedin.com/in/jamesjoneshrgeneralist

✅ Showcase your credentials:
linkedin.com/in/jamesjonesCPA

✅ Highlight your personal brand or niche:
linkedin.com/in/jamesjonesmortgageloanexpert

✅ Use your middle initial:
linkedin.com/in/jameszjones

The key is to make your LinkedIn URL easy to read, easy to remember, and true to your professional identity. A recruiter should be able to glance at your link and instantly connect it with your name or expertise — not wonder if you accidentally pasted your Wi‑Fi password there.

Where to Include a LinkedIn URL on Your Resume

It probably won’t come as a surprise that your LinkedIn URL should go right at the top of your resume, alongside your contact details. Typically, it’s the last item in that section—just after your phone number and email address.

If you’re emailing your resume, it’s also smart to include a hyperlinked LinkedIn URL in your email signature. That way, hiring managers can check out your profile even before opening the resume. You can also include the link in the contact section of your cover letter for added visibility.

How to Put LinkedIn on Your Resume

When you’re adding your LinkedIn link, keep it clean and simple:

• Skip the “https://” — it’s not necessary
• No need to label it as “LinkedIn”; the URL speaks for itself
• Make sure it’s hyperlinked in digital formats like Word or PDF
• If you’re printing your resume, ensure the link is easy to read and remove the hyperlink

How to Put LinkedIn on a Resume: Example

Once you’ve customized your URL and feel good about your profile, adding it to your resume is simple.

Here’s what that might look like:

[email protected] | 555‑555‑5555 | linkedin.com/in/aaliyahkhan

Short. Clean. Professional. No extra labels, no clutter—just a seamless part of your contact info that says, “I’ve got more to show you.”

When Not to Include LinkedIn on Your Resume

Even though adding your LinkedIn profile is often a great move, there are a few situations where it might do more harm than good.

1. Your LinkedIn URL looks messy

If you haven’t customized your LinkedIn URL, don’t include it. That default string of random numbers? It’s distracting, looks sloppy, and makes it seem like you didn’t care enough to clean it up.

2. Your profile is outdated or half-finished

If your profile is missing details, reads like an old bio, or still says you’re at a job you left last year… skip it. Only include your LinkedIn on your resume if it reflects your current experience and aligns with your career goals.

3. You’re not confident it represents you well

Even if your LinkedIn is technically updated, don’t add it if you’re not proud of it. That “meh” feeling you have? A recruiter will pick up on it too. Better to hold off until you’ve polished it—or better yet, get help from someone who specializes in LinkedIn makeovers (like us 😉).

4. It’s just a copy-paste of your resume

Your LinkedIn shouldn’t be a carbon copy. Use it to expand on your experience, show personality, share accomplishments, and highlight keywords that might not fit on your resume. If there’s nothing new to see, hiring managers might wonder why you bothered to link to it at all.

Final Thoughts

Your LinkedIn profile and your resume shouldn’t feel like two separate worlds—they should work together to tell a cohesive, compelling story about who you are and what you bring to the table.

Adding your LinkedIn URL to your resume is one of the easiest ways to build that bridge… but only if your profile is ready for the spotlight.

If you’re confident in your profile—great!

If not, no shame in that either. Most professionals struggle to strike the right tone on LinkedIn.

That’s where we come in. At CareerTuners, we’ve helped thousands of job seekers upgrade their profiles to attract the right recruiters, spark real conversations, and open doors to better roles.

If you want to feel proud linking to your profile, check out our LinkedIn Profile Makeover Services. Because in today’s job market, it’s not just about having a resume that works. It’s about having a LinkedIn profile that speaks when you’re not in the room.

Recommended reading:

How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile For Recruiters
My secret to engaging effectively on LinkedIn