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QR Code for Resume

A resume is one page — your work isn't. A small QR in the header sends recruiters to your portfolio, LinkedIn, or demo reel while your resume is still in their hand.

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Free · clean minimal styling · SVG for perfect print

What to link from a resume QR

Pick one destination with your best evidence:

  • Portfolio site — designers, developers, writers, architects: your work, your domain
  • LinkedIn profile — the safe default for corporate roles (LinkedIn QR)
  • GitHub — engineers: pinned repos speak louder than bullet points
  • Demo reel / case study — video folks and PMs: one flagship piece beats a list
  • Digital resume page — an always-current online version of the paper in their hand

One QR, one destination. Two QRs maximum (e.g., portfolio + LinkedIn) — more looks cluttered and splits attention.

Where to place it

Top-right corner of the header, 1.8–2.5 cm square, next to your contact info. It should read as a contact detail, not a design feature. Label it: "Portfolio →" or "See my work" — unlabeled codes get ignored.

Keep it monochrome or one accent color; a rainbow QR on a resume signals style over substance. Add a subtle logo/monogram center mark only if the rest of the resume is design-forward.

Why recruiters actually scan them

Screeners spend seconds per resume, often reading from paper or a locked PDF where links aren't clickable. A QR converts paper attention into digital proof instantly — no typing yourportfolio.com from memory. For print handouts at career fairs, it's the only working link you have.

Use a dynamic QR if you're actively job hunting

Print 50 copies for a career fair, then land an interview and update your portfolio URL? A dynamic QR lets the printed code follow you — swap the destination anytime, and see whether recruiters from Fair A or Fair B actually scanned. A static QR is fine when your portfolio URL is stable.

How to add a QR code to your resume

  1. Choose one destination

    Portfolio, LinkedIn, GitHub, or a digital resume page — whichever shows your strongest evidence for this application.

  2. Generate the QR

    Paste the link into the QRolling generator. Keep styling minimal: monochrome or one accent color.

  3. Place it in the header

    Top-right, 1.8–2.5 cm, next to contact info, with a short label like 'Portfolio →'.

  4. Test on paper and PDF

    Print a copy and scan it; also scan it off your screen at 100% zoom — recruiters will meet it both ways.

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Frequently asked

Do recruiters really scan resume QR codes?

At career fairs and paper-heavy processes, yes — it's the only clickable thing on paper. In pure online pipelines it matters less, but it never hurts and signals attention to detail.

Is a QR code on a resume ATS-safe?

Yes — applicant tracking systems ignore images. Keep your actual URLs also written as text somewhere for the ATS, and let the QR serve human readers.

QR to LinkedIn or to a portfolio?

Portfolio if you have strong work to show — it differentiates. LinkedIn if the role is corporate and your profile is your best asset. When torn, portfolio wins.

Should students use a resume QR?

Especially students — with a thin work history, a QR to projects, a thesis, or a GitHub gives substance one page can't hold.

What size and color should it be?

1.8–2.5 cm, dark on white, minimal decoration. It must scan from a resume lying flat on a desk under office lighting — that's the real test.

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