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Free Tools for Job Seekers
Updated 27 September 2026 · 4 min read
Applying for jobs is a job in itself — and the technical details trip people up more than they should. The portal wants a PDF under 2 MB; the agency wants your certificates in one file; onboarding wants a signed form and an ID photo by Friday. KitWren’s free tools handle each of those steps in a few minutes, on your own device, so your CV, ID and bank details aren’t uploaded to yet another website.
Open the free Word to PDFYour CV as a PDF
Send your CV as a PDF unless the employer asks for Word: it looks the same on every screen, and your formatting can’t be accidentally changed. If you wrote it in Word, save it as PDF from Word or use Word to PDF. Then open the PDF and check the fonts, line breaks and page count before sending.
Building an application pack
Many applications ask for one file containing everything. Here’s a reliable order and the tools for each step:
| Step | Tool |
|---|---|
| Cover letter and CV to PDF | Word to PDF |
| Photos of certificates or licences to PDF | JPG to PDF |
| Combine in the order the ad lists them | Merge PDF |
| Remove blank or duplicate pages | Delete PDF pages |
| Get under the upload limit | Compress PDF |
If the portal gives separate upload boxes, don’t merge — upload each document where it’s asked for.
Forms, contracts and onboarding
- Fill PDF form — type into application and onboarding forms; for scanned forms without fields, add text with Edit PDF.
- Sign PDF — sign declarations and employment contracts without printing.
- Redact PDF — black out details an employer doesn’t need, such as account balances on a bank statement used as proof of address.
- Protect PDF — add a password to documents containing ID or tax numbers, and send the password separately.
Photos
- Passport Photo Maker — ID and visa photos at official sizes for Australia, the UK, EU, US, Canada, India, China and New Zealand.
- Profile Picture Maker — a clean square headshot for LinkedIn and job platforms.
- HEIC to JPG — iPhone photos that portals won’t accept.
- Image Compressor — photos under “max 500 KB” rules.
For a headshot: stand facing a window, against a plain wall, with the camera at eye level. A friend with a phone does better than a selfie.
Cover letters and word limits
Application questions often have strict word or character limits. The Word Counter shows both as you type. A cover letter is usually best at 250–400 words — about one page. For selection criteria and personal statements, answer every part of the question and use the space you’re given, but don’t pad. See word and character limits for common limits.
Interviews in English
If English isn’t your first language, start with the free English level test. At B2, the speaking lessons cover extended answers, expressing opinions and defending an argument — the skills behind strong interview answers. At C1, the Professional English module covers emails, meetings, presentations, persuasive and diplomatic language, and giving and receiving feedback. Practise out loud with the speaking practice and pronunciation sections.
A final check before you press submit
- Open every file you’re about to upload — the right version, all pages present, nothing sideways.
- Check the company name and job title in your cover letter match this application.
- Make sure file names, sizes and formats follow the portal’s instructions.
- Keep a copy of everything you sent, with the date, in one folder per application.
Pay and offers
Comparing offers? Convert hourly rates and salaries with the Salary Calculator and Hourly Wage Calculator, and estimate take-home pay with the Income Tax Calculator (Australia, the UK, the US and New Zealand). These are estimates, not tax advice.
Why private tools matter when job hunting
Applications involve your identity documents, work history, references and sometimes bank details. KitWren’s PDF and image tools process files in your browser, so none of that is uploaded, and there’s no account storing it.