Your resume is one page of text. A QR code turns it into a gateway to your full professional story — portfolio, LinkedIn profile, video introduction, work samples, references, and anything else that doesn't fit on paper.
What to Link To
Choose based on your profession and goal:
LinkedIn profile. The most common and useful. Recruiters scan and see your full work history, recommendations, skills, and connections. See our LinkedIn QR code guide.
Portfolio website. Designers, developers, photographers, writers — link to your portfolio. Your resume lists projects; the QR shows them.
Video introduction. A 60-second video of you introducing yourself. Puts a face and voice to the resume. Memorable and personal. See our QR code for video guide.
Digital business card. A landing page with your contact info, social links, and a "Save Contact" button. See our digital business card guide.
Google Drive folder. A folder with your resume (full version), cover letter, certifications, reference letters, and work samples. One QR, all documents.
Personal website. Your own site with an "About" page, blog, projects, and contact form.
How to Create It
- Choose what to link to (LinkedIn, portfolio, etc.)
- Go to qree.app
- Paste the URL
- Customize — match your resume's color scheme or keep it minimal black
- Download as PNG
- Insert into your resume document
Where to Place It on Your Resume
Top right corner — next to your name and contact info. This is the natural spot — recruiters look at the header first.
Size: About 2×2 cm (roughly 0.8×0.8 inches). Big enough to scan, small enough not to dominate the layout.
Label: Add small text below the QR: "Scan for portfolio" or "Scan for LinkedIn." Without a label, some recruiters won't know what it leads to.
Do Recruiters Actually Scan QR Codes on Resumes?
It depends on the context:
Printed resumes — yes. When you hand a physical resume at a career fair, interview, or networking event, recruiters scan QR codes. It's faster than writing down a URL.
Digital resumes (PDF) — sometimes. If the recruiter is reading on a computer, they might not scan a QR code (they'd need to point their phone at the screen). In this case, include the URL as a clickable hyperlink alongside the QR.
ATS systems — QR codes don't affect ATS (Applicant Tracking System) parsing. The QR is an image — the ATS ignores it and reads the text. But make sure your actual contact info is in text format, not only in the QR.
Best practice: Include both the QR code AND a text URL on your resume. The QR for physical contexts, the URL for digital.
Tips
Keep it professional. The QR leads to professional content — not your personal Instagram with vacation photos. If you include social media, make sure it's work-appropriate.
One QR, not three. Don't clutter the resume with multiple QR codes. Choose the single most valuable destination. If you need multiple links, create a landing page that has them all — one QR to rule them all.
Static is fine. Your LinkedIn URL won't change. A portfolio URL is usually permanent. No need for a dynamic QR on a resume — keep it simple.
Match the design. A black-and-white QR on a colorful resume looks out of place. Match the QR color to your resume's accent color.
Test at print size. Insert the QR in your resume, print it, and scan. If it doesn't scan at the printed size, make it larger or simplify the URL.
Update before sending. If the QR links to your LinkedIn, make sure your LinkedIn is up to date before sending the resume. The QR is an invitation to look deeper — make sure "deeper" is impressive.
Create Your Resume QR Code
Go to qree.app, paste your portfolio or LinkedIn URL, and download a QR code to add to your resume.