How to add a QR code to your resume
A small QR code on a printed resume lets a recruiter jump to your portfolio, LinkedIn, or personal site without typing a URL. Used sparingly, it's a neat touch.
Create and place it
- Pick one destination — your portfolio, LinkedIn profile, or personal website — and copy its link.
- In Scan QR Code Master, open My Codes, create a New Code with the Type set to URL, and paste the link.
- Generate the code and place it small in a corner or next to your contact details.
- Add a short label like 'Scan for portfolio' so it's clear where it leads.
Keep it professional
- Point it at one clear, relevant destination — not a random link.
- Keep it small and unobtrusive; it shouldn't dominate the page.
- Make sure the destination is polished and mobile-friendly.
- Test the printed size with a phone before you send the resume out.
FAQ
- Is a QR code on a resume a good idea?
- It can be, if it links to something worth seeing like a portfolio and is clearly labeled. Keep it small and optional — the resume should still make full sense to someone who never scans it.
Scan and create QR codes in a tap
Scan QR Code Master is an ad-free QR and barcode scanner and generator, free to download for iPhone, iPad, and Mac — with history and one-tap sharing.
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