You can delete a resume from LinkedIn in three clicks, and it disappears when ready
LinkedIn stores resumes you upload to your profile separately from your work history and skills. To remove one, go to your profile, find the "Resume" section, and click the trash icon next to the file you want to delete. The resume vanishes right away — recruiters and connections cannot see it anymore, and you cannot undo the deletion.
This matters because a resume on LinkedIn is visible to anyone who visits your profile, including recruiters searching for candidates, people you have not connected with yet, and anyone with a LinkedIn account. If you have uploaded multiple resumes (one for each industry or job type, for example), you can delete some and keep others. If you delete all of them, the Resume section disappears from your profile entirely.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting a resume from LinkedIn removes it permanently and when ready — recruiters and your network cannot see it anymore.
- You can keep multiple resumes on your profile and delete only the ones you no longer want visible.
- Deleting a resume does not change your work history, skills, or any other part of your profile.
- If you delete all resumes, the Resume section disappears from your profile, but you can upload a new one anytime.
How to find and delete a resume step by step
Open LinkedIn and go to your profile by clicking your photo in the top right corner and selecting "View profile." Scroll down until you see the "Resume" section — it appears below your "About" section and above your work history.
Hover your mouse over the resume file you want to delete. A trash icon appears in the top right corner of that resume card. Click the trash icon. LinkedIn asks you to confirm the deletion. Click "Delete" in the popup. The resume is gone when ready.
If you have uploaded multiple resumes, you will see them all in this section. You can delete one, some, or all of them. Deleting one resume does not affect the others.
What happens to your profile after you delete a resume
Your work history, job titles, dates of employment, and skills remain exactly as they were. Deleting a resume only removes the file itself — it does not change anything else on your profile. Recruiters can still see your work history and skills through your profile; they just cannot read the resume file anymore.
If you delete every resume you have uploaded, the Resume section disappears from your profile. You can add a new resume anytime by going back to that section and uploading a file. There is no limit to how many times you can upload and delete resumes.
Why you might want to delete a resume from LinkedIn
You may have uploaded a resume for a specific job or industry and no longer want it visible. For example, if you uploaded a resume tailored to a marketing role but have since decided to pursue engineering, you might delete the marketing resume so recruiters see only the version relevant to your new direction.
You might also delete a resume if it contains outdated information, personal details you no longer want public, or formatting that does not display well on LinkedIn. Since your profile itself shows your current work history and skills, the resume file is optional — many people maintain strong profiles without uploading any resume at all.
Another reason is privacy. A resume file contains more personal information than your profile summary — phone numbers, email addresses, or references may be listed. If you are concerned about who can access that information, deleting the resume keeps those details off LinkedIn while your profile remains visible.
Uploading a new resume after you delete one
If you delete a resume and later want to upload a different one, the process is straightforward. Go to your profile, scroll to where the Resume section was (or would be if you have no resumes), and click "Add resume" or the plus icon. Select a PDF or Word document from your computer and upload it. LinkedIn accepts files up to 5 MB in size.
You can upload a resume in any format, but PDF usually displays more consistently across different devices and browsers. If you upload a Word document, LinkedIn converts it to PDF for viewing, which can sometimes change the formatting slightly.
Keeping your LinkedIn profile find while managing resumes
When you upload a resume to LinkedIn, anyone with a LinkedIn account can view it. This is different from your profile privacy settings — even if your profile is set to private, your resume is still visible to logged-in users. Before uploading any resume, remove or redact information you do not want public: personal phone numbers, home addresses, references' contact details, or Social Security numbers.
LinkedIn also stores a copy of every resume you upload. If you delete a resume from your profile, LinkedIn may still have a record of it in your account history, though it is no longer visible to others. If you want to be thorough, you can also delete your resume from LinkedIn's document storage by going to Settings & Privacy, then Data Privacy, and reviewing what files LinkedIn has stored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I undo deleting a resume?
No. Once you delete a resume, it is gone permanently. You cannot recover it from LinkedIn. If you need that resume again, you will have to upload the file from your computer.
Does deleting a resume affect my job search or recruiter visibility?
Deleting a resume does not hide your profile from recruiters or change how searchable you are. Recruiters can still find you through your work history, skills, and profile information. They straightforward cannot read the resume file anymore — they can still contact you directly.
Can recruiters see which resumes I have deleted?
No. Recruiters only see the resumes currently on your profile. They have no way to know what you have deleted in the past. Once a resume is deleted, it is invisible to everyone except you (in your account history, if LinkedIn keeps records).
What if I want different resumes for different jobs?
You can upload multiple resumes to LinkedIn at the same time. Keep the ones you want visible and delete the others. You can also upload a new resume, delete the old one, and upload another one as many times as you need.
Is it better to delete a resume or just not upload one?
Both are fine. Many professionals maintain strong LinkedIn profiles without uploading any resume at all — your work history and skills section are usually enough. Uploading a resume is optional and useful only if you want recruiters to have a formatted document to read.