Job Seeker Help Centre

Uploading or Replacing a Resume File

Quick summary

The purpose of this page is to learn what kind of resume file to upload and how to manage it from your account.

Getting started

  1. First, sign in or create a new account. Verify you're using the correct email address.
  2. Go to your Indeed profile.

Reviewing your file

Do

  1. Use a text-based resume.
  2. Make your file size less than 5MB.
  3. Save it as:
    • .doc, .docx (Microsoft Word)
    • .pdf (Adobe Acrobat)
    • .rtf (Word Processing programs)
    • .txt (Simple Text Editors)
  4. Keep multiple versions for different jobs on your computer or phone. You can only upload one resume to Indeed at a time.

Don't

  • Scan a copy of your resume or take a photo of it.
  • Use graphics or two-column layouts.

Uploading your file

  1. Click Upload resume.
  2. Set your privacy settings.
  3. Click Continue.
Important: You may notice differences between ca.indeed.com and its mobile app.

Managing your file

You can manage your document using these file menu options.

Change privacy

  • Employers can search and find your resume when it's set to Searchable on Indeed.
  • Not searchable on Indeed: Employers, recruiters, and future employers can't search and find your resume.

View

Preview your resume as an employer sees it. We recommend choosing Searchable on Indeed, but you can change your privacy settings at any time.

Download

Save the resume file to your phone or desktop computer.

Update saved information

Update your account preferences to improve your job matches. 

Convert to Indeed Resume

Replace your current resume with an editable one. Enjoy other benefits like automated resume reviews.

Replace file

Upload and replace your current version with a new one.

Delete

You want to remove the resume from your account. 

Technical Support

Problem: I get an error uploading my file. I created my resume in Photoshop.

Solution: Applicant tracking systems (ATS) can’t read every format and layout. Please use a text-based document in one of the formats shown above.

FAQs

Question: I just uploaded my resume. Can I upload a cover letter, too?

Answer: No. You can't upload a cover letter to your Indeed profile. However, one can be uploaded to your application when applying for a job.

Question: I accidentally deleted my Indeed Resume. Can you restore it?

Answer: No. We can’t recover a previous version of your resume.

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