Job Seeker Help Center

Uploading a Resume File to Your Profile

Quick summary

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 for a new or existing account.

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

  1. Your file is automatically converted into a PDF. This helps employers easily view it.
  2. Let employers find you or keep your resume hidden. The profile settings menu page explains more about these privacy settings.
  3. Use Indeed's Career Services to improve your resume.

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.

Signing in or creating an account

Is this a new account?

  • Remember to verify your account.
  • Sign in using the same address each time.

Is this an existing account?

  1. Sign in to your account.
  2. Open your Profile.
  3. Click or tap the Resume tab to get started.

Uploading a resume file

For new or existing accounts, follow these steps:

  1. Click or tap Upload your resume.
  2. Choose a document stored on your phone or desktop computer.
  3. Preview the resume.
  4. Click or tap Yes, this PDF looks right. You can also upload a different file.

Managing the file you uploaded

You can use the Resume options menu to manage your uploaded resume file. Visit the resume options menu page in the Help Center to learn more.

Reviewing account info

Complete your contact info, preferences, and profile anytime. This will help employers find you, and we use it to better match you with jobs.

Next steps

You're ready to apply after uploading a resume and completing your profile.

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.

Technical support

Problem: 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:

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

Problem: The content from my resume is uploaded to the wrong sections of my profile.

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

Contacting us

Step 1

Contact us if you need help with the above steps. Please include this information:

  1. Screen recordings help us understand the issue.
  2. What kind of device are you using? (iPhone, Android, Computer)
  3. Are you accessing Indeed through the app or the website?
  4. What browser and version are you using if you aren't using the job search app?
  5. We listed several troubleshooting tips above. Which ones did you use? This will help us investigate the issue.

Step 2

Click or tap Submit a request.

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