How to Add Resume Hyperlinks

Creating a resume with a hyperlink

What makes a resume impress prospective employers and recruiters? It's simple. Make your resume perfect, easy to read, and have all of your contact information accessible. The easier you make your resume, the more likely to impress. 

What is a hyperlink anyways?

A hyperlink is a way to create a "live" button on your resume. This way, a recruiter just needs to click on the button to access information like your email address, website address, social media accounts, digital portfolio, and more. 

Instructions on How to Add Your Resume 

Note: Do not add hyperlinks to templates that are submitted through ATS systems. Hyperlinks cannot be read by ATS systems and may have your application removed.

While our instructions are in Microsoft Word, you can apply the same instructions to Apple Pages and Google Docs. Let's begin!

Add hyperlink to your resume

1) Add your contact information to your resume

Note: You do not need to add the full address (which is difficult to fit in your contact information) but a shortened version; instead of https://theartofresume.com/, add theartofresume.com

2) Copy the email address or website address

Add hyperlink to your resume email and web address

3) Highlight the (shortened) text on your resume template

4) Right-click → Select Hyperlink

5) Make sure you are under the right tab → Right-click and paste the full address

How to add a hyperlink to your resume

6) Finalizing your resume → File Menu → Save As → Choose PDF from dropdown → Select Best for electronic distribution.... → Export

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That's it! Adding simple details like hyperlinks can make your resume polished, professional, and stand out. Landing your dream career is here!