How to reduced PDF to its smallest possible size for Emails

Hi I'm trying to send a PDF portfolio to prospective employees, however most emails can only send a file no larger than 10mb (which these days is a ridiculous size).
I want to reduce the size of the PDF which is currently at roughly 17mb. I've used the reduce PDF size save option, but only reduces it by roughly 1mb. Is there any other method to really compress the data further??
Cheers,
Mattheus

I agree with TSN. However, reducing the size it typically done with "Reduce PDF Size" or "PDF Optimize" in the Save As menu. If you have included a lot of scans, that is likely your problem. If I was receiving a package so large, I would be having 2nd thoughts about calling one in for an interview unless something stood out big time. It may be that you need to retype some things are such, possibly even reconsider what you include. To you, 10 MB may not seem like much, but to many folks (particularly those who would get a lot of resumes), that is a big file wasting their HDD space. You may disagree, but I am giving you a perspective that I believe many employers might have. Good luck in any case.

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