Is It OK to Apply with a LinkedIn Profile PDF Instead of CV?

2 pointslowry5 comments

I've been doing it for a while as a freelancer, but the response rate is not good. On the other hand, it is difficult to lie in a LinkedIn profile, so it should have more value for recruiters.

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Does the LinkedIn PDF include your photo? In the US, including a photo on a resume is seen as unprofessional.

Nope, at least not for me.

It largely depends on the employer/client, though it's usually wise to tailor your CV to the particular job you're applying for, and that's not something you can do on your LinkedIn profile.

I never tailor to fit the company. Its dishonest to rewrite your cv so it fits perfectly with what the company wants.

That's the wrong attitude. Your resume is a just a brochure that you use to get a potential buyer to get interested in your services. Like in marketing anything else, you should be as specific as you can in trying to fit the desires of the potential buyer.

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