QR code for your resume and portfolio
A QR code on a printed or PDF resume lets a recruiter access your portfolio, LinkedIn profile, GitHub repository, or personal website in one scan, no manually typing a URL from a piece of paper. This is especially useful in creative fields (design, web, architecture, photography) where your work cannot be summarized in a list of job titles. One style rule applies: a resume QR should be understated, with no bold colors or overlaid logo that would reduce scannability. And for a resume sent in bulk, it must still work six months or two years from now. A static QR generated locally has no dependency on any third-party service and cannot expire.
Customize QR
A QR code carries redundancy: the reader rebuilds modules that are stained, creased or hidden. The higher the level, the more damage it takes, but the bigger the code gets. At the same print size, each module therefore becomes smaller.
- L · 7 %
- screen, long content
- M · 15 %
- default, everyday printing
- Q · 25 %
- kitchen, workshop, outdoors
- H · 30 %
- center logo, exposed label
Fill in the form to generate your QR code.
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1. Choose the target URL: portfolio, LinkedIn, or personal site
Decide where the QR should point. For a creative role, your online portfolio is the best choice. For a general role, your LinkedIn profile works. If you have a personal website with a detailed case-study section, prefer that. Whatever you choose, verify the URL loads correctly on mobile over cellular data.
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2. Generate a clean QR: no logo, no bold color
On a resume, the QR should match the document's design: black on white, or a very subtle color if your resume uses one. Avoid overlaid logos, which reduce effective error correction. A clean, readable QR is more professional than a colorful one that fails to scan.
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3. Export as SVG or PDF to embed in your resume
Download the QR as SVG. In your layout tool (Figma, Illustrator, InDesign, Word, or LibreOffice), insert it as a vector image. Recommended size on US Letter: 0.8×0.8 inches, placed in the header or contact section. Leave white space around it.
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4. Test before sending your resume
Print a test copy and scan it with a phone. Confirm the target page loads correctly on mobile. If your resume is sent as a PDF, also check that the QR is scannable from a screen (PDF reader on a tablet or laptop).
Will this QR still work if a recruiter finds my resume six months from now?
Yes. The QR itself never expires: it encodes the URL directly, with no third-party server. As long as the target page is online (your portfolio, your LinkedIn), the QR works. If you host your portfolio on a free subdomain that might disappear, it's the web page that can die, not the QR.
PDF or web page for my portfolio?
A web page is preferable: it can be updated without changing the QR, it loads better on mobile, and it lets you show projects with interactions (hover states, video, galleries). A PDF is acceptable if your portfolio is static and hosted on your own domain. Avoid Dropbox or Drive links that can expire.
Should I mention the QR in the resume text?
Not necessarily. Many recruiters know how to scan a QR. You can add a short label next to the code: 'Online portfolio' or 'View my work.' Avoid printing a long URL next to the QR: if the recruiter sees both, they'll type the URL and skip the scan.
Is the QR scannable from a screen (online PDF or email attachment)?
Yes, generally. Most modern QR readers work on laptop or tablet screens as long as the resolution is sufficient and there are no glare spots. If your resume circulates mainly as a digital file, test scanning from a screen specifically.