Where to find and change your resume on Indeed
Your Indeed resume lives in your profile, not in a separate document you upload each time. To change it, log into Indeed, click your profile icon in the top right corner, and select "My resumes" from the dropdown menu. You will see a list of any resumes you have saved. Click the pencil icon next to the resume you want to edit, and Indeed opens it in their built-in editor.
If you have never created a resume on Indeed, you can start one from scratch in that same "My resumes" section by clicking "Create resume". Indeed will walk you through adding your contact information, work history, education, and skills. You do not need to upload a file — you type or paste the information directly into their form.
The resume you edit on Indeed is separate from any Word document or PDF you may have saved on your computer. Changes you make in Indeed do not affect your local files, and changes to your local files do not show up on Indeed unless you manually update them in your profile.
Key Takeaways
- Your Indeed resume is edited directly in your profile under "My resumes", not by uploading a new file each time.
- You can have multiple resumes saved on Indeed and choose which one to send when you explore for a job.
- Changes take effect when ready once you save them, and employers see the version you have selected for that job posting.
- If you paste text from another document, Indeed may reformat spacing and line breaks, so review the preview before saving.
Editing specific sections of your resume
Once you open a resume for editing, Indeed breaks it into sections: Contact Information, Professional Summary, Work Experience, Education, Skills, and Certifications. Click on any section to expand it and make changes. You can add, delete, or reorder entries within each section by clicking the pencil icon next to that entry or the trash icon to remove it.
Work Experience and Education sections let you add multiple entries. For each job, you enter the company name, job title, dates, and a description of what you did. Indeed does not require you to fill every field — if you leave the description blank, that is fine. Many people add bullet points in the description field to list key responsibilities or accomplishments, though Indeed does not format bullets automatically, so you have to type them yourself.
The Skills section is where you list abilities like "Project Management" or "Microsoft Excel". Indeed will suggest skills based on what you type, and you can accept or ignore those suggestions. Employers often search for candidates by skill, so including relevant skills increases the chance your resume appears in their search results.
Uploading a resume file instead of typing one
If you already have a resume as a Word document or PDF, you can upload it to Indeed instead of typing everything in manually. In the "My resumes" section, click "Upload resume" and select your file from your computer. Indeed will read the text from your document and try to fill in the sections automatically.
This automatic parsing often makes mistakes — it may put your phone number in the wrong field, split your name across two fields, or misread dates. After uploading, review every section carefully and fix any errors. The preview on the right side of the screen shows how employers will see your resume, so check that the layout looks correct before you save.
Once you upload a file, you can edit it the same way you would edit a resume you typed in — section by section in the editor. The original file on your computer is not changed, and you can upload a different version later if you want to keep multiple versions on Indeed.
Choosing which resume to send when you explore
When you explore for a job on Indeed, you will see a dropdown menu that asks which resume you want to send. If you have only one resume saved, Indeed selects it automatically. If you have multiple resumes, you can choose the one that best fits that particular job.
For example, you might have one resume focused on technical skills for engineering roles and another focused on management experience for leadership positions. Sending the version that matches the job posting increases the chance a hiring manager will see relevant experience right away.
You can also change which resume is your default — the one Indeed selects automatically when you explore. In "My resumes", click the three-dot menu next to a resume and select "Set as default". This does not prevent you from choosing a different one for a specific job; it just sets what appears first when you explore.
Making sure your changes are saved and visible
After you finish editing a section, Indeed saves your changes automatically — you do not need to click a separate "Save" button. However, you should scroll through the entire resume after making changes to confirm everything looks correct. The preview pane on the right shows how employers will see your resume, including spacing, line breaks, and formatting.
If you pasted text from another document, Indeed may have changed the formatting. Bullet points sometimes disappear, extra spaces may appear, or line breaks may shift. If the preview does not look right, edit the text directly in Indeed to fix the formatting, then save again.
Your changes are live when ready — employers searching for candidates or viewing your profile will see the updated version right away. If you are in the middle of explore for jobs and realize you need to change something, you can edit your resume and the new version will appear on future applications. Jobs you have already applied to will show the version you sent at the time you applied.
Deleting or creating a new resume
If you want to remove a resume entirely, go to "My resumes", click the three-dot menu next to the resume you want to delete, and select "Delete". You cannot undo this action, so make sure you have a copy saved elsewhere if you think you might need it again.
To create a second or third resume on Indeed, click "Create resume" in the "My resumes" section and start fresh. You can type in the information, paste from another document, or upload a file. Having multiple resumes lets you tailor your process to different types of jobs without having to edit the same resume back and forth.
You can also duplicate an existing resume if you want to make a variation of one you have already created. Click the three-dot menu next to a resume and select "Duplicate". Indeed creates a copy with the same information, and you can then edit it to create a different version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can employers see when I update my resume?
Employers do not get a notification that you changed your resume. However, if they view your Indeed profile after you make changes, they will see the updated version. Your resume is live on Indeed as soon as you save it, so any new applications you send will include the current version.
What happens if I delete my Indeed resume?
Once you delete a resume, it is gone and cannot be recovered from Indeed. If you have already applied to jobs with that resume, those applications still show the version you sent at the time. You can create a new resume at any time, but you would have to type or upload the information again.
Can I have different resumes for different job types?
Yes. You can create and save as many resumes as you want on Indeed. When you explore for a job, you choose which resume to send. This lets you tailor your process — for example, one resume emphasizing technical skills and another emphasizing management experience.
Does Indeed format my resume automatically?
Indeed applies basic formatting like font and spacing, but you control the content and structure. If you paste text with special formatting from another document, Indeed may not preserve it exactly. Review the preview pane after pasting to see how it will look to employers, and edit directly in Indeed if you need to adjust spacing or line breaks.
What if I upload a resume and Indeed reads it wrong?
After uploading, review each section and fix any errors. Click on the section that needs correction and edit the text directly. Common mistakes include phone numbers in the wrong field, names split across fields, or dates misread. Fixing these takes a few minutes and ensures employers see accurate information.