Sometimes it's the quickest way to make a good resume. But the fastest is not always the best.
It's never a bad time to apply for a new job, but updating your resume can start to feel like a big task (especially if you're already overwhelmed). However, if you have a LinkedIn profile, you can use what you've already written to create and personalize a strategic resume, as well as speed up the application processes.
LinkedIn has a built-in resume builder that uses your profile data to generate the ideal resume. The feature even suggests keywords to include based on the job you're applying for. We'll tell you when you should and shouldn't use LinkedIn's resume builder and how to make the most of it.
Quando você deve usar o criador de currículos do LinkedIn
If you already have a LinkedIn profile, a few quick updates are probably good enough to bring it up to date. You can add your current job title, responsibilities, and achievements to your profile, and then you're ready to use the resume builder.
If you feel like you haven't had time to create a great resume, you can use the information you already have on LinkedIn to generate one automatically. From that point on, you just need to shorten it to fit on a page or two and make sure you use all the keywords relevant to your desired position.
(Adding keywords is important because many companies use automated resume checking software that rejects applications outright if it doesn't detect certain words. LinkedIn's resume builder also saves you the hassle of finding these keywords.)
The best thing is that you can build your resume without affecting anything mentioned on your LinkedIn profile. Any changes you make will be restricted to your new resume.
How to use the LinkedIn resume builder
To create your CV on LinkedIn, access your profile by clicking the button I in the top bar next to your Notifications and pressing View profile .
Once your profile is open, click More below your name, description and location. This will open a drop-down menu where you can select Build a CV .
LinkedIn will allow you to upload a resume that you have already created or create one from your profile. click in Create from profile to start generating your resume. This is when LinkedIn asks for the title of the job you're applying for so it can suggest relevant keywords. Enter the position and click To apply .
You will now see a preview of your LinkedIn-generated resume. The right pane will show information about matching keywords found in your profile and suggested keywords you can include. In the left pane, you will see a pencil icon next to each section of your resume. Just click the pencil to start editing. Most people look for some brevity to make their resume fit on one page, which is quite easy.
To check if your CV fits on a single page, click the button Preview at the top to get a good idea of what your resume will look like. Feel free to keep adjusting it until you're satisfied, then click More and select Download as PDF to save your resume on your computer.
Quando você deve evitar o criador de currículos do LinkedIn
LinkedIn's resume builder isn't perfect – it has some shortcomings that make it unsuitable for some, especially considering that it generates a plain-looking resume that might not exactly stand out. If you're applying to a creative field like a designer, consider looking for a more attractive resume template in Google Docs or Microsoft Word or creating one from scratch to showcase your skills.
And, if you don't already have a LinkedIn profile, it's not worth creating one just to generate resumes. You can easily use any of the millions of templates available online and create one without going through the hassle of creating and updating your LinkedIn profile. Yes, LinkedIn helps you network and find jobs, but if you're not using these site features, the resume building function alone isn't something you want an account for.
