LinkedIn URL Shortening: Best Practices for Job Hunters & Recruiters
On LinkedIn, perception is everything.
Whether you are a Job Hunter trying to get a recruiter's attention, or a Recruiter trying to attract top talent, the details matter.
We often see professionals polishing their headlines and summaries, but then they paste a link like this into their featured section or Resume:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A2b3C4d5E6f7G8h9I0.../edit?usp=sharing
This looks messy, unprofessional, and lazy. In the competitive US job market, a clean link helps you look tech-savvy and organized.
In this guide, we will explore why VidBelow is the secret tool for modern professionals on LinkedIn.
For Job Hunters: The "Video Resume" Advantage
In 2025, the Video Resume (or Video Cover Letter) is the hottest trend. Recruiters spend only 6 seconds scanning a resume. A video intro stops the scroll.
1. Clean Up Your PDF Resume
You should never put a 3-line long hyperlink on a printed or PDF resume. It looks ugly and breaks the design.
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The Fix: Create a branded short link.
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Before:
youtube.com/watch?v=12345 -
After:
vidbelow.com/john-doe-intro
2. Why "VidBelow"?
If you are linking to a video introduction, a portfolio reel, or a Loom recording, the domain vidbelow.com is perfect.
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It tells the Hiring Manager exactly what to expect: "There is a video below this link."
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This context increases the click rate significantly compared to a generic
bit.lylink which could be anything.
For Recruiters: Tracking Candidate Interest
Recruiters often blast job openings across LinkedIn, Twitter, and Email. But do you know which channel works best?
1. Track Your Sources
Don't just paste the same Greenhouse or Lever application link everywhere.
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Create Link A:
vidbelow.com/senior-dev-linkedin -
Create Link B:
vidbelow.com/senior-dev-twitter -
The Benefit: Check your VidBelow dashboard. If 80% of clicks come from Twitter, stop wasting money on LinkedIn Ads.
2. Clean InMail DMs
When headhunting, you send cold messages. Long tracking links in a DM look like automated spam bots.
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A short, customized link (
vidbelow.com/role-at-google) looks personalized and human, increasing your response rate.
Best Practices for LinkedIn URLs
1. Always Use Custom Aliases
Never use a random string like vidbelow.com/x9z2 for professional use. It looks suspicious.
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Good:
vidbelow.com/my-portfolio -
Good:
vidbelow.com/marketing-manager-role
2. Check the Preview Image (Open Graph)
When you post a link in a LinkedIn status update, LinkedIn generates a "preview card."
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VidBelow ensures that your destination's thumbnail image loads correctly.
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Tip: If you are linking to a Google Doc Resume, make sure the document has a nice title, as that is what will show up in the preview.
3. Don't Use "Expire-able" Links
Ensure you aren't using a temporary link generator. Imagine a recruiter finding your resume 6 months later, clicking the link, and finding it dead.
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VidBelow links are permanent, ensuring your portfolio is always accessible.
Step-by-Step: Creating a Professional Portfolio Link
Step 1: Upload your Resume/Portfolio to Google Drive, Dropbox, or host your video on YouTube/Vimeo. Step 2: Copy the "Share" link (make sure permission is set to "Anyone with the link"). Step 3: Go to VidBelow.com. Step 4: Paste the link and choose a custom alias (e.g., vidbelow.com/sarah-design-portfolio). Step 5: Add this short link to your LinkedIn Header, "Featured" section, and physical Resume PDF.
Conclusion
In the professional world, small details signal competence.
Stop sharing messy, broken, or raw links. Upgrade your professional brand with VidBelow—the shortener that makes your Video Resumes and Portfolios look as good as your experience.
