How to Save Your Resume on Your Phone (and Apply for Jobs!)

Want to save your resume on your phone, so you can easily apply for jobs on the go? Here's how to do it.

If you're currently searching for work, you should have a copy of your resume on your mobile phone. When you always have access to your professional information, you look more coordinated. It also lets you respond to job postings even when you can’t access your computer.

Read on to learn how to store your resume and apply for jobs from your phone.

1. How to Save a Resume to Your Phone

It’s best to save your resume as a PDF, since many job-searching websites require this format. Using a PDF file type also ensures that the resume will look the same no matter what program it’s loaded in.

Once you have it saved, you need to send it to the phone. You can do this in a few different ways.

1. Use Cloud Storage

The easiest way to access your resume from a phone is to use cloud storage. If you use a service like Dropbox, then you can access the file through the mobile app.

Download: Dropbox for Android | iOS (Free, subscriptions available)

2. Use Bluetooth

Another way to send the resume to your phone is to use Bluetooth. You have to start by enabling Bluetooth connections on your phone and computer. Then, put your phone in discovery mode.

Next, go to Windows Settings > Bluetooth and other devices and select the phone from the list of devices. Once paired, you can select send a file from the Bluetooth Options in the system tray. Make sure to accept the files from your phone, or the transfer won’t be completed.

3. Use the Charging Cable for Android Smartphones

You can also connect using your phone’s charging cable. Start by plugging your phone into one of your computer’s USB ports. You may see a dialog box asking what to do with it. When you see the dialog, select Open Files. Then you can click and drag the resume from your computer into your phone’s storage.

If you don’t see a dialog, find your phone using Windows Explorer. Go to This PC, and you should see your phone appear on the list of drives. If not, you might need to troubleshoot the connection between your phone and computer.

2. Update Your Resume From Your Phone

Another benefit of keeping your resume in your phone is that you can make updates on the go. This is helpful for when you want to fine-tune your resume for a specific position.

Save a copy of your resume to your phone as a .docx or other editable file types. Then, you can edit that copy and export it as a PDF, saving over the old version. You could also edit the PDF directly through a PDF editing app.

Adobe Acrobat is a good option, but you need a premium subscription to unlock PDF editing. Adobe offers a free trial to help you decide if it's worth subscribing to.

Download: Adobe Acrobat for Android | iOS (Free, subscription available)

3. Apply to Jobs From Your Phone

Most application websites will ask you to upload your resume as a file. When you press the upload button, you can access the file you saved in step one. You can make sure you are uploading the correct file by previewing it. To preview, tap the expansion icon. It looks like four arrows pointing outward in the corner of the thumbnail.

For job sites that have you fill out a form, you can copy and paste from your .docx or other document file types. In most cases, the pasted information will convert to plain text. So you don't need to worry about formatting.

Enjoy Fast Access to Your Resume

You may not think of your phone as a professional device, but it’s a great place to store your resume. Having it close lets you customize, save, and send your resume as soon as you get an offer, even if you're not at home.

You can optimize your job search even further by using a specialized job-finding app.