Quick answer: copy your public profile link (linkedin.com/in/yourname) or your company page link and paste it in. Keep the colours sober – dark blue or black on white prints best – then download SVG or PDF for your CV, card or badge.
Clean up your LinkedIn URL first
New profiles get links like linkedin.com/in/ali-khan-8b3a12195. Under Profile › Edit public profile & URL you can change it to something like linkedin.com/in/alikhan. The shorter link gives a cleaner code and looks professional printed underneath it.
Where a LinkedIn code helps
- CV and cover letter – a small code in the header lets recruiters jump from the paper copy to your full profile and recommendations.
- Conference badges and booths – faster than spelling your name.
- Business cards – next to your vCard code or instead of it.
- Company materials – your company page on brochures and job ads.
For your CV
About 2 × 2 cm is enough on an A4 CV. Use black or dark blue, no logo, and make sure your profile is complete before you send it out – the QR code makes it very likely someone will look. If your CV goes through applicant tracking software, keep the plain URL as text too: robots read text, not QR codes.
Adding the code to a CV? Compressing the PDF for job applications keeps the file small enough for job portals. For a printed business card, a vCard QR code carries your phone and email as well as the profile link.
How to make a LinkedIn QR Code
- Choose profile or company. Then type the name from your LinkedIn address, after /in/ or /company/.
- Or paste a link. For a post, newsletter or job listing.
- Keep it sober. LinkedIn blue or black on white prints best on CVs and badges.
- Download for print. SVG or PDF for CVs and cards; PNG for slides and email signatures.
Making a CV QR code look professional
- Small and quiet: 2 × 2 cm in the header beside your email, black or LinkedIn blue, no logo.
- A caption: “LinkedIn profile” in the CV’s body font – recruiters should know what they’ll get.
- Vector file: download SVG or PDF so it stays sharp when the CV is exported or printed.
- Plain URL too: applicant tracking systems read text, not images.
Badges, booths and slides
At conferences, a code on your badge or the last slide of your talk turns “let’s connect” into a 3-second scan. Print badge codes at 3–4 cm and slide codes large enough to fill a fifth of the slide height, and leave the slide up for at least 15 seconds. For a company booth, link the company page and set the caption to “Follow us for job openings”.
Before you share: tidy the profile the code opens
A QR code makes it very likely that someone will look at your profile within the next minute, often while you are still talking to them. Make that minute count:
- Headline says what you do and for whom – not just your job title.
- Profile photo and banner are current and professional.
- Featured section holds your best work: a portfolio PDF, a case study or a post.
- Public profile settings allow non-members to see at least your headline and experience.
Profile vs. company: who should use which
| You are | Link to | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Job seeker or freelancer | Your profile | CV header, portfolio, business card |
| Speaker or trainer | Your profile | Last slide, handouts, badge |
| Business or recruiter | Company page | Brochures, job ads, booths |
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find my LinkedIn profile link?
On the app: your profile › Resources › Contact info. On a computer, copy the address bar while viewing your profile.
Can I put a QR code on my CV?
Yes, a small code next to your contact details is common. Keep the URL in text as well for applicant tracking systems.
Does it work for company pages?
Yes. Copy the company page link (linkedin.com/company/…) and use that.
Does LinkedIn have its own QR code?
Yes, in the mobile app’s search bar. This tool lets you style it, add a logo and download vector files for print.
Will people need a LinkedIn account?
They can see a public profile preview without one, but need to sign in to connect or message you.
Should I use a vCard or LinkedIn code on business cards?
Both work well side by side: the vCard saves your number, the LinkedIn code shows your background.
Should my CV QR code link to my profile or company?
Your profile. Company pages suit brochures, booths and job ads.
Can I link a LinkedIn post or job listing?
Yes – paste the full link in “Or paste a full LinkedIn link”; it replaces the profile name.
Will the QR code show my private profile details?
No. It opens your public profile as LinkedIn shows it to that person, according to your own privacy settings.
Can I put a LinkedIn QR code in my email signature?
Yes – download PNG at 600 px and insert it at about 80 px wide. Also keep a normal text link, since many email apps block images by default.