How to Attach a PDF to a LinkedIn Profile

PDF is a read-only file format that's specifically used for the Adobe Reader application. Because you need the Adobe Reader app to view PDFs, some websites, such as LinkedIn, don't allow PDF files to be attached by default. However, there is an application that you can add to your LinkedIn profile that will let you attach PDF files. The application is called Box, and you must have a Box user account to use the app on your LinkedIn account.

Setting Up a Box Account

  1. Launch a Web browser, navigate to Box (link in Resources) and click the "Sign up" icon in the upper right-hand corner . Choose the type of account you want to sign up for: free user account, business account or enterprise account. Each account has varying benefits, including storage space and upload speed.
  2. Click "Sign Up Now" under the column that represents the plan you've chosen. You'll be taken to a new page.
  3. Fill out the required information, including name, email address and phone number. Click "Continue" to submit your information. Log into your email account and then open the email sent from Box to confirm your email address.

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