Can I Use a QR Code at a Career Fair?
Short answer: yes, and most recruiters are happy to scan.
Yes. A resume QR code lets a recruiter scan your phone and open your resume without needing a paper copy. Bring a few printed resumes as well, for recruiters who prefer them.
How to offer it
- Ask first: "Would you like to scan my resume, or would you rather have a copy?"
- Have the QR photo open before you hold the phone up.
- Turn your brightness up so their camera focuses fast.
- Hand over paper without hesitating if that's what they want.
Will recruiters actually scan it?
Most will, because it saves them carrying paper too. Some collect resumes on paper by habit, which is why a small stack still helps.
What if the venue wifi is bad?
Save the code image to your photos beforehand. It displays without any connection, and the recruiter uses their own data to open the link.
Does it look unprofessional?
No, as long as you offer it rather than insist on it. It reads as prepared, not as a shortcut.
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