A CV is the first document an employer sees about you. A résumé built in Word can shift on different computers and its fonts can change. The fix is simple: convert it to PDF before sending.
Why should a CV be sent as a PDF?
- Looks the same on every device: Fonts, line spacing and layout are preserved regardless of who opens it.
- Professional standard: Most employers and career portals prefer, or even require, PDF.
- Won't change by accident: A Word file can shift when opened; a PDF is fixed.
Convert a Word CV to PDF — step by step
- Upload your Word file: Drag and drop your .doc or .docx résumé into the Word-to-PDF tool.
- Convert: Click "Convert"; the PDF is prepared instantly with fonts, tables and layout preserved.
- Download and name it: Download the PDF and save it with a clean name like "First_Last_CV.pdf".
Final checks before you send
- Is the file name professional? Use "First_Last_CV.pdf" instead of "document1.pdf".
- Do the fonts and alignment in the PDF match the Word version?
- Are the photo and links (LinkedIn, email) in the right place?
- If the file is too big, shrink it to email size with "Compress PDF".
If you're asked to send several documents (CV + cover letter + certificates) as one file, convert them to PDF and then combine them with "Merge PDF".