Quick answer
Use this format in your resume’s top contact block: Portfolio: yourname.example. Make the visible address clickable, with the hyperlink pointing to the complete website address, including https://. This gives the reader both a link to click and an address to read or copy. A descriptive label plus a visible URL is preferable to hiding the destination behind “Click here”. [3]
Then export your resume to PDF, open the exported file and test the link. Your existing website is enough: this task is about making it easy to find and access, not rebuilding it.
1. Put the main portfolio link beside your contact details
The primary location is the top of your resume, near your name, email and phone number. Portfolio-link guides recommend this contact area because it makes the destination prominent. [1]
| Location | What to include | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Top contact block | Your main portfolio website URL | Use this as the primary placement. |
| Projects or Selected Work | A direct link to a relevant project page | Use when the page provides evidence for that project. |
| Application form’s website field | The same main portfolio URL | Fill it whenever the form provides a suitable field. |
Important distinction: the resume “header” means the visible contact block at the top of the page. Keep it in the main document text rather than the word processor’s separate header or footer area. [3]
If the contact line becomes crowded, give the portfolio its own line. Do not shrink the address just to fit everything into one row.
2. Show a readable URL and make that same text clickable
You do not need two versions of the address beside each other. The readable URL itself can be the hyperlink. For example, the displayed text can be Portfolio: arjun.example, while the link destination is https://arjun.example.
| Avoid using only | Use instead |
|---|---|
| Click here | Portfolio: arjun.example |
| A website icon | A text label and readable website address |
| A generic shortened link | Your published portfolio domain or clean subdomain |
| A QR code | A visible, clickable URL; do not make scanning necessary |
Typed URLs, clear labels and clean destinations are recommended over icon-only links, generic shorteners and hidden addresses. [5]
Include any necessary path: if your portfolio lives at yourname.example/work, display that address rather than just the domain. Check that the visible text and hyperlink lead to the same destination.
A visible address is also a useful fallback if a system converts the resume to plain text. However, no formatting choice guarantees identical results across every applicant tracking system (ATS). Keep essential qualifications and project information on the resume itself. [2]
3. Copy a resume header and replace the placeholders
The following are fictional examples for Indian freshers. Replace every name, contact detail, qualification and URL with your own. The example addresses are placeholders, not working portfolio recommendations. When replacing a linked address, update both the displayed text and the hyperlink destination.
Example A: Developer fresher
ARJUN MEHTA
B.Tech, Computer Science | Front-End Developer
Pune, Maharashtra | +91 [your mobile number] | arjun@example.com
Portfolio: arjun.example
GitHub: github.com/[your-username] | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/[your-profile]
Use the website as the main destination for your work. Keep GitHub as a supplementary link when your repositories are relevant to the role.
Example B: UI/UX design fresher
NEHA IYER
UI/UX Designer | Fresher
Bengaluru, Karnataka | +91 [your mobile number] | neha@example.com
Portfolio: neha.example | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/[your-profile]
If a particular case study matches the vacancy, add its direct URL beside that project in the Projects section rather than adding every case study to this contact block.
Example C: Data analyst fresher
KABIR SHAH
B.Com Graduate | Entry-Level Data Analyst
Ahmedabad, Gujarat | +91 [your mobile number] | kabir@example.com
Portfolio: kabir.example | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/[your-profile]
Portfolio links are not restricted to design roles; analysts can use them to share data visualisation projects. Keep the contact block selective: a primary portfolio and one or two relevant supporting profiles are generally enough. [1]
4. Add the hyperlink in Word or Google Docs
In Microsoft Word
- Type your label and readable address in the contact block.
- Select the address text.
- Press Ctrl+K, or Cmd+K on a Mac.
- Paste the complete published URL, including https://, into the link destination field and confirm.
- Save the document, then use Word’s PDF save or export option.
In Google Docs
- Type and select your readable portfolio address.
- Choose Insert → Link.
- Paste the complete published URL and apply the link.
- Download the document as a PDF.
These linking methods are covered in guidance on resume PDF hyperlinks. Prefer the editor’s PDF save, export or download option over a print-to-PDF workflow, then verify the result rather than assuming the link survived. [9]
5. Test the exported PDF, not just the editable resume
A working link in your document is not the final check. Open the actual PDF you intend to submit and click every link after export. [9]
- Open the saved PDF separately. Do not rely only on the document editor’s preview.
- Click the portfolio address. Confirm that it opens the correct published website, not an editor preview or an old version.
- Test the other links. Check LinkedIn, GitHub and every project URL you included.
- Copy the visible address. Paste it into a browser and check that it reaches the intended page independently of the hyperlink.
- Check the PDF on your phone. Try tapping the portfolio address and reading the contact block without excessive zooming.
- Check the attachment you will send. If you have several resume versions, verify that you selected the tested PDF.
As an additional check, copy the contact block from the PDF into plain text. Is the portfolio address still present and understandable? This is useful for checking text visibility, but it is not a complete ATS compatibility test.
If you change a URL or export the resume again, repeat the checks on that new file.
6. Link relevant projects without hiding your achievements
Your main URL belongs in the contact block; a project-specific URL belongs beside the relevant project. Direct links let you point to the matching case study rather than making the reader search the homepage. Application guidance also recommends linking directly to a relevant case study when discussing it in an application answer. [8]
Use this copy-ready structure:
[Project name] | [Tools or methods used]
- [What you built or analysed], including [your specific contribution] and [the result or working output you can demonstrate].
Project: yourname.example/projects/[project-page]
For a developer application, link the relevant application or technical project page. For a design role, link the case study. For an analyst role, link the analysis or dashboard page. Choose existing work that matches the job, not simply the newest item on your site.
Do not replace the project description with “See portfolio”. Keep the tools, contribution and outcome on the PDF; the website supplies supporting evidence. Do not assume an ATS will visit your site to find missing information. [5]
7. Run this pre-application website checklist
Check the destination as carefully as the resume link. The published address should be consistent across your resume and application fields, and it should not send the reader to an editor preview or require a client login. [8]
Public access
- Open the exact resume URL in a private or incognito browser window while signed out.
- Confirm that the homepage and featured project pages open without a password, login or access request.
- Check linked documents, demos and repositories too. A public homepage does not complete the test.
- Only share material you are authorised to make public.
Mobile usability
- Open the website on your phone from the resume PDF.
- Check that headings, project descriptions and contact information are readable.
- Tap the navigation, project cards and contact links. Check for overlapping elements or buttons that are difficult to use.
- Confirm that the main work is accessible without relying on a desktop-only interaction.
Relevant project links
- Open each project mentioned in the resume and confirm that the title and content match.
- Test live demos, repository links, case-study documents and downloads.
- Check that your own contribution is clear, especially for team projects.
- Remove or replace broken destinations before sharing the resume.
Contact details
- Check that your name and email are consistent with the resume.
- If you display a phone number, confirm that it is current and correctly written.
- Test the email link or send yourself a message through the contact form.
- If your site offers a resume download, confirm that it serves your current PDF.
8. Repeat the link in the application where appropriate
If the application form has a Website or Portfolio field, paste the same complete URL there as well as including it in the resume. This is specifically recommended in portfolio application guidance. [8]
If there is no website field, keep the URL in your uploaded resume. Follow the requested resume format rather than replacing the required attachment with a website link.
For an email application, you can use this short line:
Please find my resume attached. My portfolio is available at https://yourname.example, including my [relevant project or work category].
For an application answer about a specific project, use that project’s direct address. Keep the general portfolio URL consistent across the contact block and website field.
9. Fix common problems before sending
| Problem | What to check or change |
|---|---|
| The address is visible but not clickable | Add an explicit hyperlink in the source document, export again and test the new PDF. |
| The link opens the wrong page | Edit the hyperlink destination, not only its displayed text. |
| The website asks for permission | Check authorised public-access settings and test again while signed out. |
| A project link is broken | Replace it with the correct published project URL and retest. |
| The contact block looks crowded | Move the portfolio to its own line and remove non-essential profile links. |
Final rule: make the address visible, the hyperlink functional and the destination ready to review. Your resume should still communicate your suitability even if nobody clicks through. [2]
You do not need to replace a working website for this task. If you later want a presentation refresh, PaidPortfolio offers custom portfolio websites for Indian professionals. For your next application, prioritise the existing site’s accessibility and the final PDF’s working links.