How to Upload Your CV Online

Besides applying for a job the usual way, there are other ways you can get your CV noticed. These include uploading your CV to job boards, registering with recruitment agencies, and sending a speculative application.

Uploading your CV to job boards

Job boards are one of the most critical tools for finding a job. Research suggests recruiters love them, with iHire's annual 'State of Online Recruiting' study showing, in 2025, that 69% of recruiters conduct “all” or “most” of their hiring through online jobs. But with so many job boards available, knowing where to focus your attention can be difficult. Here are some where your CV is likely to get plenty of views:

LinkedIn

An accessible way to make yourself known to employers and recruiters is to create a LinkedIn profile. As the largest online social network, LinkedIn has millions of users, many of whom are recruiters and headhunters.

Rather than upload your CV, why not use LinkedIn to tell a story about who you are and what you’re looking for in your career? This is where a great profile summary can help. Your LinkedIn profile summary is the text box at the top of your LinkedIn profile, where you introduce yourself and provide a brief snapshot of your career history. Even if you’re tailoring your CV to each job you apply for, make sure that the story you tell on LinkedIn matches the one you’re telling in your CV and vice versa, to avoid inconsistencies.

You can also upload a CV and cover letter to your LinkedIn profile, so recuiters or employers browsing your profile can find it. Add both to your 'Featured' section, but just remember to regularly upload up-to-date versions of both.

Jobseeker

With Jobseeker, you can do more than create a job-winning CV and tailored cover letters. Our platform also helps you find the right opportunities through our job search function and lets you track your applications with ease.

Reed (SEEK in New Zealand)

Reed is ideal for those looking for jobs at specific companies. You can either search by location, organisation or sector.

If you’re a registered jobseeker on Reed, you can also make your CV available to be searched by thousands of recruitment agencies. You can also set up email alerts and create your own profile.

Reed also offers a wide variety of courses and training days to help you improve your skillset and make you more employable.

Indeed

Indeed has a comprehensive search function, that allows you to easily sort through the jobs available, using either keywords related to the job title or the job description. This is great if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for, but you have an idea of the tasks you want to carry out.

It’s important to note that Indeed aggregates job postings from other sites, so it’s unlikely you’ll come across new jobs if you’re also searching on other job boards.

Glassdoor

Besides being a job board, Glassdoor is also an employer review site, which means you can get a feel for the company before you apply to them or attend an interview. You can also see whether your salary expectations match actual salaries.

Other known job boards from different countries

Here are some of the most popular job boards in different countries:

Registering with recruitment agencies

Registering online with a recruitment agency has several advantages, it can lead to your CV being seen by major employers, and provides the possibility of an agent working on your behalf to secure you interviews. Some pros and cons of registering with recruitment agencies are:

Recruiters also look for suitable candidates themselves through their own network (aka ‘headhunting’). This can take place on sites such as LinkedIn. If a recruiter sends you an invitation to connect, it’s a good idea to accept even if you’re not in the market for a job as you never know when you might need their help.

Sending a speculative application

Sending a speculative application involves sending your CV (and a cover letter) to a company when they haven’t advertised a vacancy. A big advantage of this is that you can stand out more than replying to a job posting as your CV is unlikely to get lost in a sea of applications.

You’ll want to make sure that your CV reaches the right person so that it’s actually read. A quick phone call to the company can give you the information you need to know. Otherwise, LinkedIn is also a valuable source of information.

Which method should you choose?

All three of the methods above can get your CV exposure and increase your chances of getting that new job. However, online job boards, recruitment agencies and speculative applications all work in slightly different ways, and in slightly different circumstances. Take a look at the table below to understand the most effective method for where you're at with your job search:

How to upload your CV online from a phone

Smartphones are a powerful tool in making your job search more flexible and accessible. You can now use your smartphone to do many of the job search tasks you once conducted from an internet browser on a computer. Here's a quick guide to how to upload your CV online from a phone, to make your job search process more streamlined and efficient:

Step 1: Design an eye-catching CV

The first step in uploading your CV online from a phone is to design your CV. You can use online CV builder apps from the likes of Jobseeker to create a professional-looking CV directly from your phone. Choose a CV template that matches your personal style and the role or industry you're applying to, customise the design and simply enter the information into the appropriate boxes. Once finished, you can download your CV directly to your phone in PDF format.

Step 2: Scout job search apps

Many of the major online job boards now provide apps so you can conduct and manage your job search via your phone. Consider which job boards offer the best opportunities in your profession or sector, along with functionality that suits the way you want to manage your job search, and download the app to your phone. Avoid downloading too many job search apps, as this can make the whole process more awkward to manage.

Step 3: Create your profile

Set up a profile on your chosen job search app. This will help you search for relevant roles and filter job opportunities to make your job search more efficient. You may also be able to set up alerts and notifications for new opportunities, when they're added to the job board.

Step 4: Shortlist potential jobs

Once you're registered and set up with your preferred job search apps, you can start shortlisting jobs that you feel might be a good fit for your skill set and experience. This is a great way to organise your job search and keep track of potential roles you want to apply for.

Step 5: Tailor your CV

Once you've shortlisted a job to apply for, you'll want to tailor your CV to match the job description as closely as possible. Adapting your CV to contain keywords that are present in the job description, and showcasing skills and experience the listing specifies as key requirements, will help your CV pass the ATS screening stage. It will also make your CV appear more relevant when reviewed by the hiring manager.

Jobseeker makes it easy to duplicate and customise CVs for different job applications. Review Jobseeker's CV examples for an idea of the different styles and CV structures you could use for your job applications.

Step 6: Upload your CV

Once you've saved your tailored, adapted CV, you can download it straight to your phone, and upload it directly to the job search app. Many job search apps, including Jobseeker, also provide an application management dashboard or toolkit, to help you track and organise your applications. This helps you to keep the whole job search process as efficient as possible.

Key takeaways for uploading your CV online

Uploading your CV online is one of the most effective and efficient ways to find success with your job search. Remember these key points from this article, when considering how and when to upload your CV online:

• Upload your CV to online job boards to apply for highly targeted job opportunities.
• Sign up to online recruitment agencies to have your CV put forward for vacancies by a recruitment agent.
• Send your CV speculatively to companies and organisations if you're testing the water with your job search, or if you have a reference or personal connection.
• Use an online CV builder like Jobseeker to create your CV online or using your phone, and manage your applications using job search apps.

Jobseeker has plenty of tools and resources to help you design and download a CV you can then send for online job applications. Choose from CV and cover letter templates that give your CV a professional, eye-catching look and feel, to help your application stand out from the crowd. Sign up today to get started.