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# Download a PDF CV from LinkedIn



1. Go to the profile on LinkedIn.
2. Open the Chrome Extension
3. If the record does not exist in Salesforce make sure you create a Contact or a Lead
4. Click on the 3 dots button ⋮
5. Click on **Save PDF**

# Two types of CV generation:

### 1. Default LinkedIn CV

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/348acba567d60c00/linkedin-cv-pdf_p68543.png)

By choosing the first option, you can generate a default LinkedIn CV.

* **Data Generation:** Generated by reading the LinkedIn data. 
* **Data Gathering:** Gathers all available data on LinkedIn. 
* **Career Timeline Chart:** Does not include a career-timeline chart.
* **Visual Appeal:** Not visually appealing; represents all data as it is.
* **Skills and Endorsements: **Does not include the candidate's skills along with endorsements.


### 2. PipeLaunch generated CV

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/348acba567d60c00/cv-pdf_1nm26w8.png)

By choosing the second option, you can generate a Career-timeline specific CV.

* ** Data Generation:** Generated by reading the LinkedIn data with unlimited CV downloads (instead of 200 per month).
* ** Data Gathering:** Gathers data along with company logos, making each experience summary distinct.
* **Career Timeline Chart:** Includes a career-timeline chart.
* ** Visual Appeal:** Visually appealing with data arranged in a proper representation, including icons, etc.
* **Skills and Endorsements:** Includes the candidate's skills along with endorsements.
* **Recruiters' Understanding:** Easy for the recruiter to understand the candidate profile.

When you select the second option, PipeLaunch will generate a comprehensive CV featuring a career-specific timeline, skills, educational background, experience, and more.

### Next Step:

Once you complete you can go to the record in Salesforce and you will find the PDF under the related records.

![CV Extraction from LinkedIn to Salesforce](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/348acba567d60c00/image_1j1icag.png)

# Activation on PipeLaunch Settings

You can choose to enable or disable default LinkedIn CV generation.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/348acba567d60c00/pipelaunch-settings-cv_omwx9i.png)

| Do you know that you can automatically run a flow each time the PDF is uploaded? [Learn how](/en/article/automatically-run-a-salesforce-flow-when-a-linkedin-pdf-resume-is-uploaded-uvlp0s/)