When a jobseeker applies to your jobs, Naukri team sends out an Apply Email which contains the jobseeker profile details along with the attached CV.

Some recruiters complain that in case the attachment is a PDF file, they are experiencing some problems opening it. Instead of attached CV getting opened, browser is opening.

This issue happens since the default application for opening PDF file on your system is NOT set as Acrobat Reader.

In case you are also facing this issue, you can use the below options to solve it –

OPTION 1
SAVE ATTACHMENT AND OPEN WITH ADOBE READER

1. Save one of the attachments on your desktop. Right click and choose Open with –

2. Choose acrobat reader and also
SELECT  the option – ‘Always  use this app to open pdf files’

OPTION 2  –
CHANGE DEFAULT APPLICATION FOR PDF FILES ON YOUR SYSTEM

1. Search for default app settings in your Windows search bar

2. Scroll to the bottom and select ‘Choose default apps by file type’

3.  Scroll down to pdf and choose Adobe Reader as the default file type.

For any queries, reach us at support@naukri.com

Happy Hiring !
Naukri Team