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Prepare a Job Application PDF

Combine your résumé, cover letter, and selected work samples into one organized PDF. Set the document order before merging, then compress it if the application portal has a file-size limit.

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Put application documents into one PDF

Combine a resume, cover letter, and selected attachments in the order requested by the application. Open the merged result, then check its file size before uploading it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the employer's instructions first. If no order is specified, a common order is cover letter, résumé, then selected work samples. You can rearrange files before merging.
After merging, choose Compress this PDF. If the application portal gives a size limit, enter that limit as the target and check whether the result reaches it.
No. The result depends on the source PDFs and their contents. The compressor reports the actual output size and whether it reached your target.
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Build one PDF for your application

  1. Add the PDFs requested by the employer, such as your cover letter, resume, and portfolio.
  2. Arrange the documents in the order required by the application instructions.
  3. Merge the files, then select Compress this PDF if you need to meet an upload limit.
  4. Enter the portal's stated limit, check the result, and open the final PDF before submitting.

Application requirements vary. Follow the employer's requested file order, format, and size limit, and include only the materials it asks for. Keep your original documents so you can make changes later.

Already have a single application PDF? Go directly to the PDF compressor to try to reduce its size.