How to prepare a job application as one PDF
Many job portals accept one attachment, so a strong application is a single PDF: cover letter, CV, then supporting certificates, in that order. Sending three separate files, or a folder of photos of certificates, looks unprepared.
This guide shows how to assemble a clean application PDF in a few minutes.
Turn certificate photos into pages
If your certificates are photos or scans, convert them to PDF pages first so they sit neatly in the final document.
Photos to PDFCombine everything in order
- 1Open Merge PDF and add your cover letter, CV, then each certificate.
- 2Drag them into the order a reviewer should read them.
- 3Merge into one application PDF.
Fit the upload limit
If the portal caps the file size, compress the finished PDF. Quick compression keeps your CV crisp while getting under the limit.
Shrink for uploadFrequently asked questions
- What order should a job application PDF be in?
- Cover letter first, then your CV, then supporting certificates. Put the files in that order before merging.
- Are my personal documents kept private?
- Yes. Combining and converting run in your browser, so your CV and certificates are not uploaded to a server.