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If you made a glaring mistake on your resume should you resubmit under another email address?

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If you made a glaring mistake on your resume should you resubmit under another email address? Case in point, I was reviewing my resume before turning it into a PDF. The phone rang and I had a situation I needed to take care of and not remembering I was in the middle of was changing the line to streamline the sentence. I returned and had a few minutes before the application timed out... I submitted and realized a few days later that it looks unprofessional and unfinished. I'm kicking myself as if I left it alone before the call, it would have been fine. I'd appreciate your advice.

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  1. Anonymous

    Did you submit it through an ATS or just to an email address? I feel like a lot of ATS will allow you to swap out your resume. If you sent it to an email address, I'd send the correct one, ask that they replace your previous resume with that version.

  2. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

    Did you submit the resume when you applied to a position? If so, try to log back into that system, go to your profile and see if you can update/replace your resume.

    We're just in the process of implementing a new global ATS and I was shocked to find out candidates can't go in and update their resume but it's worth a try.

  3. Tina Moreno

    Oh, I totally get that feeling—that sinking moment of “Wait… what did I just submit?” First of all, please go easy on yourself. We’re human, and mistakes happen—especially when juggling unexpected interruptions and time-sensitive applications.

    If the system allows you to update or withdraw and resubmit your application under the same email, that’s your best option. But if it doesn’t, I’d caution against submitting again under a different email address. That can come across as disingenuous or even raise red flags in applicant tracking systems (ATS).

    Unless the error is truly glaring or drastically changes how your experience is understood, most recruiters won’t hold it against you. Typos or awkward phrasing—while not ideal—are rarely deal-breakers if the rest of your application is strong. In fact, many of us who review resumes regularly understand that these things happen, especially when systems are timed or clunky.

    At this point, you may need to simply make peace with it, chalk it up as a learning moment, and keep moving forward. Continue applying, double-check future submissions, and don’t let this one moment take the wind out of your sails. You've got more opportunities ahead—trust that the right one will come your way. Good luck!

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