{"id":16337,"date":"2010-12-12T18:03:59","date_gmt":"2010-12-12T12:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=16337"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:09:08","slug":"linkedin-resume-builder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/linkedin-resume-builder\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Your LinkedIn Profile into a Resume (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a <strong>LinkedIn resume builder<\/strong> to turn your LinkedIn profile into a resume? In 2010 LinkedIn Labs launched a free Resume Builder that pulled your profile into ready-made templates you could print or share with a link. That experiment closed long ago. In 2026 you can still export your profile in one click, and several resume builders can import it and give you a clean, job-ready resume. Here is how.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-63458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/linkedin-profile-to-resume.webp\" alt=\"How to turn your LinkedIn profile into a resume\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/linkedin-profile-to-resume.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/linkedin-profile-to-resume-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/linkedin-profile-to-resume-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/linkedin-profile-to-resume-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/linkedin-profile-to-resume-768x403.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> On LinkedIn, open your profile, click <strong>More<\/strong> (or Resources) and choose <strong>Save to PDF<\/strong>. That downloads your profile as a PDF. It is not formatted like a real resume, so use it as a starting point: paste the details into a resume template in Google Docs, Word or Canva, or use a resume builder that imports LinkedIn data.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad219a022315\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/linkedin-resume-builder\/#Method_2_Use_the_LinkedIn_resume_builder_tools\" >Method 2: Use the LinkedIn resume builder tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/linkedin-resume-builder\/#Method_3_Import_into_a_resume_builder\" >Method 3: Import into a resume builder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/linkedin-resume-builder\/#Profile_vs_resume_what_to_change\" >Profile vs resume: what to change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/linkedin-resume-builder\/#Tips_for_a_strong_resume_from_LinkedIn\" >Tips for a strong resume from LinkedIn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/linkedin-resume-builder\/#Share_your_resume_and_profile\" >Share your resume and profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/linkedin-resume-builder\/#Keep_your_resume_up_to_date\" >Keep your resume up to date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/linkedin-resume-builder\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/linkedin-resume-builder\/#Can_I_download_my_LinkedIn_profile_as_a_resume\" >Can I download my LinkedIn profile as a resume?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/linkedin-resume-builder\/#Does_LinkedIn_have_a_free_resume_builder\" >Does LinkedIn have a free resume builder?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/linkedin-resume-builder\/#Should_I_attach_my_LinkedIn_PDF_to_job_applications\" >Should I attach my LinkedIn PDF to job applications?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Save_your_LinkedIn_profile_as_a_PDF\"><\/span>Method 1: Save your LinkedIn profile as a PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Sign in to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> on a computer and open your profile.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>More<\/strong> button below your name and headline.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Save to PDF<\/strong>. The file downloads straight away.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The PDF includes your headline, summary, experience, education and skills. It is long and text-heavy, so most recruiters prefer a properly formatted resume.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Use_the_LinkedIn_resume_builder_tools\"><\/span>Method 2: Use the LinkedIn resume builder tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>LinkedIn has offered resume options in different places over the years, such as <strong>Build a resume<\/strong> under Resources on your profile and resume uploads in your job application settings. If you see a &#8220;Create from profile&#8221; option, it copies your experience into a resume you can edit and tailor to a job. You can also upload a finished resume for Easy Apply.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Import_into_a_resume_builder\"><\/span>Method 3: Import into a resume builder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/resumes\/templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canva resume templates<\/a> &#8211; free designs you fill in with details from your LinkedIn PDF.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Docs<\/a> &#8211; built-in resume templates under Template gallery; simple and free.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/microsoft-365\/word\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Word<\/a> &#8211; resume templates and, with Microsoft 365, a resume assistant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI assistants<\/strong> such as ChatGPT or Claude can rewrite your LinkedIn text into resume bullet points. Always check every fact they produce. Read our notes on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2023\/02\/chatgpt-plus-pro-premium-version\/\">ChatGPT Plus<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Profile_vs_resume_what_to_change\"><\/span>Profile vs resume: what to change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>LinkedIn profile<\/th>\n<th>Resume<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Written in first person, conversational<\/td>\n<td>Short bullet points starting with action verbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Covers your whole career<\/td>\n<td>Usually one or two pages, recent and relevant roles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Same for every viewer<\/td>\n<td>Tailored to each job description<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Includes recommendations and activity<\/td>\n<td>Leaves those out; add references only if asked<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_a_strong_resume_from_LinkedIn\"><\/span>Tips for a strong resume from LinkedIn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Turn duties into results: &#8220;Grew newsletter subscribers by 40% in a year&#8221; beats &#8220;Managed newsletter&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>Match keywords from the job ad so applicant tracking systems find you.<\/li>\n<li>Use a simple layout with standard headings; fancy columns can confuse ATS software.<\/li>\n<li>Save and send as PDF unless the employer asks for Word.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your LinkedIn profile consistent with your resume; recruiters check both.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Share_your_resume_and_profile\"><\/span>Share your resume and profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Add your custom LinkedIn URL to the top of your resume, and turn on Open to Work if you are job hunting. If you use free online forms for applications, our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2009\/07\/create-online-forms\/\">online form builders<\/a> shows what employers use behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_your_resume_up_to_date\"><\/span>Keep your resume up to date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest time to update a resume is right after something good happens at work. Each time you add a new role, project or certification to LinkedIn, copy the same achievement into your resume file with the numbers that prove it. Keep a master version with everything, then save a shorter copy tailored to each job you apply for. That way you are never rebuilding a resume from scratch under deadline pressure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_download_my_LinkedIn_profile_as_a_resume\"><\/span>Can I download my LinkedIn profile as a resume?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Use More, then Save to PDF on your profile. Reformat it before sending to employers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_LinkedIn_have_a_free_resume_builder\"><\/span>Does LinkedIn have a free resume builder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>LinkedIn&#8217;s original Resume Builder from LinkedIn Labs was retired. LinkedIn&#8217;s current options vary by account, so a free template in Google Docs or Canva is the most reliable route.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_attach_my_LinkedIn_PDF_to_job_applications\"><\/span>Should I attach my LinkedIn PDF to job applications?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Usually not. Send a tailored resume and include your LinkedIn link instead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a LinkedIn resume builder to turn your LinkedIn profile into a resume? 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