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Add a scannable professional link to a resume, card, poster, or portfolio leave-behind.
Resume QR codes should support a professional decision, not distract from it. Link to a portfolio, LinkedIn profile, GitHub page, or hosted resume that adds context the printed page cannot hold.
Use the destination that adds the most useful context: portfolio, LinkedIn, GitHub, case studies, or a hosted resume.
It can be useful if it is subtle and the destination is strong. It should not replace clear contact details on the resume itself.
Only if it is public, stable, and professional. A personal website or portfolio page is usually cleaner.
The top corner or next to your contact info works best. Keep it small, around 1.5 to 2 cm, so it supports the layout without stealing attention from your experience.
Some do, especially at career fairs and networking events where they want a quick way to save your info. On a cold-submitted PDF, a clickable link is more likely to be used than a QR code.
Most applicant tracking systems ignore images, so the QR code itself will not hurt. But make sure the URL is also written as clickable text so the system and the recruiter can both access it.
Use whichever one gives a better picture of your work. LinkedIn is familiar to most recruiters. A portfolio site works better if your work is visual or if you want full control over the presentation.
The QR code works on paper, but on a screen it is easier for the reader to just click a link. Include both: a QR code for the printed version and a clickable URL for the digital version.
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