QR Code for Resume and Portfolio

A QR code on your printed resume or portfolio gives recruiters instant access to your full professional profile. One scan replaces typing a URL and demonstrates tech-savviness — an advantage in any industry.

What to Link To

• LinkedIn profile: the default for corporate, finance, consulting, and management roles
• Portfolio website: essential for designers, developers, writers, and photographers
• Online resume: a hosted version with more detail, multimedia, or recommendations
• PDF with work samples: use our PDF QR Code Generator
• GitHub or Dribbble: for developers and designers showing specific work

Where to Place the QR Code

• Resume header: next to your name, phone, and email — the most natural position
• Resume footer: unobtrusive placement with a "Scan for full profile" label
• Business card: combine with our Business Card QR Code Generator
• Portfolio cover page: link to the full digital portfolio
• Conference badge or name tag: for networking events

Design Tips

• Keep the QR code small (1.5-2 cm / 0.6-0.8 inches) to avoid dominating the page
• Use black on white for maximum contrast and reliable scanning
• Add a subtle label: "Scan for full profile" or "Portfolio"
• Test the printed QR code with our QR Quality Test
• Use SVG format for crisp printing at any size
• Avoid colored QR codes on resumes — they can look unprofessional in formal industries

Industry Considerations

• Tech and engineering: highly appreciated; link to GitHub, projects, or blog
• Design and creative: expected; link to portfolio with visual work
• Business and finance: appreciated for LinkedIn; keep the design conservative
• Academia: link to Google Scholar, research profile, or publications page
• Healthcare and legal: conservative fields where a simple LinkedIn link works best