Why don't resume improvement articles talk about links on PDF resumes?

2017-10-24T17:48:33-04:00

I got links for my email, Blog, YouTube, Soundcloud, and Github.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Oct 25 at 2017 7:40 AM

2017-10-25T07:40:04-04:00

OK, since I'm on job number five in the last 15 years, it is my opinion that you want your resume' to be one page that immediately tells the employer your qualifications and experience, then gives pertinent background information without too much depth. That employer is probably going to look at your resume'/application for all of a minute, so the extra stuff will just junk up the page. Focus on getting the Important Stuff up front.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2017 8:41 AM

2017-10-25T08:41:35-04:00

I don't put anything but my email address. I don't have anything else that's relevant to any work that I'd be applying for.

Response by Danielle Gray made Oct 25 at 2017 8:59 AM

2017-10-25T08:59:12-04:00

It's not a bad idea to have on there. I think it depends on the field you are in and what your goal is in having the links. For example, a photographer having a link to his/her photos makes sense.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2017 9:01 AM

2017-10-25T09:01:53-04:00

I always assumed that any organization to which I applied for a job would try to develop some intel about me as a candidate before an interview. I’m sure there are a few other Tony Lambs on the Internet, so to keep them focused on the right one, I would include links to my email, blogs, or Twitter account, as well as hyperlinks to my college and previous work experience, with the expectation that my resume would be viewed electronically. It creates a system of information for potential employers to reference.

Response by Chanda Wade made Oct 25 at 2017 9:06 AM

2017-10-25T09:06:39-04:00

Based on my experience, links are relevant to the industry you're in and/or the job you are pursuing. Immediately what comes to mind are IT professionals. They tend to include multiple links on their résumé to different projects they've created or have contributed to in the IT community.