Preparing PDFs for job applications

Applications are a first impression. Sending tidy PDFs — correctly formatted and sized — signals that you are organised.

Always send a PDF

Export your résumé to PDF so it looks identical to every recruiter and applicant-tracking system.

Combine your documents

Merge résumé, cover letter and portfolio into one file when a single upload is required.

Mind the size

Compress if a portal caps attachment size, and name the file with your name, not "document1".