Should you put a QR code on your resume?
It can help on a printed copy, where a reader has a phone and no link to click. Print the plain link beside it, and send something that loads well on a phone.
Updated 25 October 2026
When a QR code helps
On paper. A recruiter holding a printed resume at a career fair or an interview can scan a code in a second. On a PDF that someone reads on a screen, a clickable link does the job and a code adds clutter.
What to link to
A page that opens quickly on a phone and says something your resume doesn't, such as a portfolio or a short interactive version. Test the code on your own phone before you print.
Keep it small and add the link
A small code in a corner is enough. Print the plain web address beside it, so a reader without a scanner can still type it.
With CVArcade
The live screen of a published game shows a QR code for the game's link that you can download and add to a printed CV. Resume website guide
Questions
Will a QR code confuse an applicant tracking system?
It can't be read as text, so keep your name, contact details and experience as plain text on the page. Resumes and ATS
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