Uploading a Resume File to Your Profile

Completing a profile and uploading a resume file can give employers a clear picture of your qualifications and experience. In this guide, we'll help you get started and show you how to upload a resume file.

Important: We're updating your profile and resume experience. Thanks for your patience as we gradually roll out these improvements.

Getting started

Know the basics

Your file is automatically converted to a PDF. This helps employers easily view it.
Let employers find you or keep your resume hidden. The profile settings menu page explains more about these privacy settings.

File formats and best practices

These tips help employers access a clear copy of your resume.

Don't:

scan your resume or take a photo of it
use photos or graphics
use two-column layouts.

Need more help? Here are a few common questions and answers about creating, uploading and managing a resume file.

Uploading a resume file

For new or existing accounts, follow these steps:

Sign in to your account.
Open your Profile.
Click or tap Upload your resume.
Choose a document stored on your phone or desktop computer.
Preview the resume.
Click or tap Upload your resume. You can also upload a different file.

Tip: Complete your contact details, preferences and profile at any time. This will help employers find you, and we use it to better match you with jobs.

Managing the file you uploaded

Use the Resume options menu to manage your uploaded resume file.
Visit the resume options menu page in the Help Centre to learn more.

Technical support

Issue: Some sections of my profile are in the wrong language.

Solution: You may be logged in on an Indeed page for a different country. Follow these steps to fix the issue:

Delete the resume file from your profile.
Visit Indeed Worldwide and select the country you're currently in.
Upload your resume file again.

Issue: Content from my resume has been uploaded to the wrong sections of my profile.

Solution: If the file you're uploading isn't organised in the traditional format, some of its content may be missing or misplaced. Sign in to your account and edit your profile manually.

Issue: I'm trying to upload a resume file, but it's not working.

Solution: There might be an issue with the file. Try the following:

Check the file format. Not all formats are accepted.
Use a different file.

FAQs

Question: Can I block my current employer from finding my profile on Indeed?

Answer: No, you can't hide your resume from only your current employer. Learn more about managing your privacy.

Question: Can I update my profile using the resume I uploaded?

Answer: Yes. You can use the Sync to profile feature to update your profile with the details from your uploaded resume. Here are the instructions on how to sync your profile.

Important: If you merged your Glassdoor and Indeed accounts, using Sync to profile will also update your profile on Glassdoor.

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