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I think having a QR code on your resume is a great way to get more interaction on your resume. I’d suggest making sure the QR code points to a resource that is optimized for mobile. LocalPlugs is a company that offers a mobile resume site/QR code. http://www.localplugs.com/resume.html It’s pretty cool actually. It’s a paid service, but for $7/mo you can have a mobile site that connects your QR to a feature rich mobile site.
Thanks for the comment Viki and for sharing this resource.
i am a job seeker too. i have been bothered how to find a satisfactory job. your idea is good. but i think the possibility of success is low. but we can still have a try. we can also print it to some ad .book. but you can by the way provide some barcode printer for us. i knew a good resource, maybe it is useful for you.”onbarcode” website
With all of the talk about tracking hits, I thought I’d point out another option not just for URLs but for actual resume document tracking too. Check out JuicyTags: http://www.juicytags.com
It’s a URL shortner too, likely Bit.Ly, but takes things a step further so you can track not just the clicking to access the wesite URL via hyperlink, but any hits to a document or webpage too.
I use this tool to track all kinds of documents and e-mails that I send and where they end up from a viewing perspective.
Coolest Idea – QR Code Tshirt!!!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MerlonBrand
@Jim – That’s terrific — GOOD LUCK!
Lindsey
Wow. Just yesterday I was asked by a potential employer to “get me your current resume right away.” Since the job involves working with emerging technologies and mobile marketing, I created a QR that links to my LinkedIn profile. After putting it all together, I was second-guessing myself. I wondered if was too much. What if the guy doesn’t know how to read them? What if he thinks I’m showing him up.
After reading these comments though. It’s all good. The QR is staying on the resume (although properly sized). Thanks all.
@Dee – Thank you for the comment. Glad you are an early adopter of QR codes — let us know how that goes!
Lindsey
Isn’t job search about building your personal brand? Then using a QR code just enforces that concept.
If you are using LinkedIn, you could direct someone to your linkedIn profile OR If you have a personal webpage or blog, you could direct them there. The applications are endless.
Very good thoughts – I was just beginning to use QR codes on flyers for workshops that we hold at the Illinois workNet Centers.
QR codes on your resume? Come on, have it tattooed on your forehead. That’ll get you noticed.
@Monica – Thanks for the positive response and a good reminder to watch the size of QR codes. Thank you for tweeting as well!
Lindsey
I love that you brought this up! I have my Google QR code on my business cards (unfortunately I made it too small – so take note of size!). I think putting it on your resume is a great way to help support your job seeking cause by showing more of you. People like people they know, like, and trust and this is a great way to give that extra edge by bringing them to another place to get to know you better. Maybe even a YouTube video! Thanks again for this. I’m going to tweet it now! hope you get responses.
@Nicole – Thanks for sharing your story, and good for you for trying this. Have you tried using bitly or another URL shortener with analytics to track hits to your QR code? Since LinkedIn doesn’t provide those analytics you could get them from that source instead (as Ryan suggested in the blog post). Good luck and keep us posted!
Lindsey
@Sheryl – Thanks for the comment and additional insight. Will be interesting to see how this trend develops. Keep us posted on any QR success stories!
Lindsey
Lindsay,
Speaking from a digital strategist’s perspective and one who trains professionals on how to create their personal digital footprint, my answer is yes!
1) To your point, it automatically establishes one as a professional who has a good understanding of digital and innovation.
2) It enables the screener (hopefully the hiring manager) to experience the candidate well beyond what is scene on paper — whether it’s an online portfolio, reel or website. It’s definitely something I am coaching my clients on (and using in my corporate work as well of course.)
Nice post.
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I am looking for a job (advertising/marketing industry), and recently added a QR code to my email signature and resume. (It links to my Linkedin page) I did this to (1) try to stand out from the hordes of people that are also applying to the same jobs as me (2) to drive traffic to my Linkedin page, which contains more info than my resume, and some recommendations from co-workers and clients. The type of account I have with Linkedin allows me to see who and how many people are going to my Linkedin page, so I figured if my site was getting more traffic, it would show that potential employers were actually interested and checking me out. Did it work? Well, no increase in traffic, so maybe no one has followed the QR code. However, my other theory is that if you aren’t logged in to Linkedin on your phone, and you follow the code, Linkedin doesn’t keep track of that…
@Diane – Great points, Diane. Thanks for the generational insight, too!
Lindsey
Timely post Lindsey. My view is that if you are in certain fields and you want to look trendy and hip with technology it can’t hurt, and in cases where you’re worried about age discrimination, it might be a good way to get over that “you’re a boomer, you can’t possibly know technology” impediment (just make sure you ditch the “aol.com” email address)! But, it’s like 4Square and other online trends, until a larger majority actually “use it”, it’s not a necessity. And, don’t let it take the place of more valuable information.
@Alex – So glad this post was helpful (and timely!) for you. Good luck and let us know how it goes if you do use a QR code!
Lindsey
Absolutely terrific post, Lindsey! Great insight and resources. And your timing couldn’t have been more perfect — I’m in the midst of a career transition, in the marketing function, and have been seriously considering how (and if) to leverage QR codes. As a result of this post, I’m now leaning heavily toward testing the concept. Stay tuned. Thanks!