Before merging your CV and certificates, check the employer's instructions. Some hiring portals request one combined PDF; others require separate documents in different upload fields.
Suggested order if one PDF is required
- Resume or CV first: let the reviewer see your profile immediately.
- Cover letter: include it if requested or relevant.
- Qualifications and certificates: place the most relevant documents first.
- Experience and training: attach only useful, requested evidence.
There is no universal required order. Follow the employer's rules when specified.
How to prepare the document
Use Images to PDF if a certificate is a clear photo. Open Merge PDF, add the PDFs in the intended order and review the file list. Download the result and open it again before submitting.
Final checklist
- All pages are present, legible and correctly oriented.
- The PDF has a clear filename such as
CV_Certificates.pdf, without unnecessary sensitive identifiers. - No extra personal documents are included unless explicitly requested.
- Check the file limit with the PDF size checker.
- Avoid modifying digitally signed documents when the signature must remain valid: merging may invalidate it.
What if separate uploads are required?
Do not merge. Use Split PDF only when you need a particular range of pages, and review each output before uploading it.
Privacy
PixPDFKit's PDF tools process files in your browser rather than on a document-processing server. Still, downloaded copies remain on your device and should be handled carefully.