Printing

1. How do I print my form?
2. I'm having printer problems. What can I do?
3. How do I save my form (PDF version) on my system?

More Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I print my form?
To print and view the application form itself, you will need Adobe Acrobat. If you are not using a computer with network access or do not have Acrobat Reader installed, you may download it (minimum 2.9 MB) free of charge from www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html.

To print your form, you can either click on the "Preview/Print" button located at the top or bottom of each screen or you can go back to the Home-My CV screen. Select the form/document that you wish to print and click on the "Preview/Print" button. This will launch your Adobe Acrobat Reader and transfer the information you have entered in the form. You may then print the application using the Print command in the file toolbar.

To print on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, select the "Fit to page" option on the printing window to be sure that the text will print within the page margins.

You may print your form at any time while you are still working on it. Once you have completed your CV, you can verify that the required information has been entered for the agency to which you are applying by clicking on the "Validate" button on the Portfolio screen.

2. I'm having printer problems. What can I do?
Not all printers can easily print forms. If you can't print your form or only parts of the form are printing, save your application form (PDF file) on a diskette and print it using a high-capacity, high-speed printer at a local institution (library, university, etc.).

3. How do I save my form (PDF version) on my system?
You may save the PDF version of your form from Adobe Acrobat. Refer to the browser specific instructions for further details or contact your local institutional technical support or the Common CV help desk.
Note: Remember that you may not edit your application in this format.