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      OBF - Add digital badges to a CV

      Find out how to feature hyperlinked badge visuals on your CV.

      Adding a selection of digital badges to your CV or cover letter is a great way to visually show off your badges and hyperlink them to your verification URL. 

      1. Make sure you have accepted your badge                                                                                     

      Please see this guide on accepting a badge via OBF.                             

       

      2. On your Open Badge Factory acceptance URL, right click the badge visual and select ‘Save image as…’

      This will open your file explorer.


      3. Choose a distinctive file name (e.g. the title on the badge) and click ‘Save’.

      The file will save in your downloads unless you choose another location for it.

       

      On your CV document:

      4. Insert the file as an image.

       

      On your Open Badge Factory acceptance page:

      5. Under ‘Share badge URL’, click ‘Copy’

       

      On your CV document:

      6. Right click the badge visual and click ‘Link’


      7. Paste the URL into the ‘Address’ box and click ‘OK’

       

      8. Repeat for as many badges as you need.

      Be sure to include some text about how people viewing your CV can visit your badges.

       

      9. Save your document as a PDF file.

       

      On the PDF file, a single click on a badge will open the earning criteria that you completed to earn your badge.

      Click here to view an example CV featuring these digital badges.