QR codes for resumes, portfolios and job fairs
A one-page resume cannot hold your portfolio, case studies and references. A small code in the corner opens all of it, and a recruiter holding a printed page can scan it in seconds.
Your links change as you do. A dynamic code lets you point the same printed resume at a new portfolio or your newest LinkedIn page, even after the copies are in other people's hands.
This is a dynamic QR code: $3 once, and you can change where it points at any time without reprinting. How that works
Should I put a QR code on my resume?
It can help, if it opens something that adds value, such as a portfolio, a work sample or a short intro video. Keep your key information readable on the page, since printed resumes may be scanned by software that ignores codes.
Make sure the destination is professional and loads quickly on a phone.
- Put the code in a corner with clear white space around it.
- Print it at least 2 cm (0.8 inch) square and test on a couple of phones.
What should a resume QR code link to?
Link to your portfolio, your LinkedIn page, or a simple personal page with your best work. One destination is better than a pile of links.
Do recruiters actually scan resume QR codes?
Some do, especially at job fairs where printed handouts are common. It is a convenience, not a guarantee, so always include your email and phone as text as well.
Example signs
Each example code opens threedollarqrcode.com. Your code can open any page you choose.
Questions
Will an applicant tracking system read the code?
Most ignore it, so your resume must still stand on its own as text.
Can I change the link after sending the resume?
Yes. That is the point of a dynamic code.
Does it cost per scan?
No. It's $3 once.
Can I use it on a name tag?
Yes, at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) square, flat and dark on light.
What if my portfolio moves?
Update the address with your edit link.
Get a dynamic QR code for $3
Pay once. Pick the page your code opens, print it wherever you need it, and change the page whenever you like.