Application fail…

Anonymous

December 9,2022 at 2:49PM UTC

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Application fail…

I was looking at zip recruiter for a position I may be interested in applying for. I haven’t used Zip in awhile and my old resume is still linked to it for previously applied to jobs. As luck would have it I went to hit the “Share this” button and right underneath is the “1-click Apply”. So now I have mistakenly applied to a wonderful opportunity with my old resume. Any advise on how to handle this where I do not come off as incompetent? The company put in their listing that you should not bulk apply and to be mindful of everyone including your own time.

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AnonymousDecember 9,2022 at 4:49PM UTC
Completely agree with the above! Don't be discouraged by this.
Cyndi RosenblattDecember 9,2022 at 5:38PM UTC
Withdraw the application. Fix it, and reapply.
Lyn WelchDecember 11,2022 at 12:00AM UTC
Delete your old resume from Zip and be sure to upload your new resume. Then apply again. If Zip won't let you reapply, mail a paper resume with a cover letter directly to HR at the employer. In the cover letter, explain that you applied through Zip Recruiter with what turned out to be an outdated resume. Tell them why you're so excited about the potential to become a part of their organization. You'll get more attention contacting them directly. Zip Recruiter is mostly an aggregator - they copy job ads from other websites and post them on their own website. They never take them down because they don't know when they're filled. The ad you're applying to could be six months old. But it's worth a shot - go for it!
AnonymousDecember 12,2022 at 7:21PM UTC
Check to see if the job is posted on other sites also… I don’t like zip recruiter’s format. Other sites are easier to navigate. There shouldn’t necessarily be a “one-click apply” method if applicants need to tailor resumes to the positions they are applying for.