A perfect application rejected by a file-size error: every job seeker knows the pain. Certificates, resumes, and photos must each squeeze under strict caps.
This playbook covers the full application pack — which pages to keep, what sizes to target, and how to batch-compress everything in one go.
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The application-pack playbook
Read the notification first: note each document's cap (commonly 1 MB certificates, 100 KB photos). Split multi-page scans to required pages only, convert photos via Images to PDF, then compress each to its cap with target-size mode.
Batch the whole application pack
Upload the whole folder with batch mode and one target size — ten certificates come back as one ZIP, every file under the cap. Rename clearly (degree-certificate-1mb.pdf) so uploads go smoothly under deadline pressure.
Steps
- List each document and its portal cap
- Split scans to required pages only
- Batch-compress everything to target sizes
- Verify each file opens before uploading
Pro tips
- Screenshot the final sizes as proof before the deadline rush.
- Keep a folder of originals — never submit your only copy.
Frequently asked questions
What size do job portals usually require?
Most Indian government and corporate portals cap uploads at 1-2 MB per file, sometimes 100-200 KB for photos. Read the specific notice.
Should I compress or split first?
Split first: keep only required pages, then compress. Fewer pages compress smaller and stay readable.
Will my certificate still look official?
Yes for on-screen verification. Keep originals safe — compressed copies are for upload only.