Ugh I sent the wrong resume
I just spent hours working on a job application and once I hit submit, I realized that the file was the wrong version and had extraneous material at the bottom. The website (taleo) doesn't allow for edits so I just screwed myself. No question, just frustrated by how much power an online form can wield.
Anonymous
11/15/19 at 1:47PM UTC
I've also done this before but somehow got a follow up call. It's amazing how often hiring managers don't actually read through your whole resume, even if it's just a page.
Anonymous
11/13/19 at 6:50PM UTC
I’ve made errors like this, too.
Most automated systems allow you to delete the submitted CV and upload a different one.
The second option is to submit a new application, which might require you to create a new email address.
I wouldn’t worry whether someone will look askance at your two applications as the initial review is likely computerized, and because there is likely a significant pile of resumes being
reviewed.
Anonymous
11/13/19 at 4:39PM UTC
Try this process. The employer you're working with may have a slightly different customized version of Taleo, but this has worked for me.
-log in to Taleo
-click on My Job Page tab
-click on View Submissions
-click on the job you need to update under Completed Submissions
-click on Review and Submit tab
-click on Attachments Edit
-click on Upload New
-after successful upload, click on Delete to the right of the unwanted resume
-be sure to mark "Relevant File" and "Resume" on the newly uploaded resume
Good Luck!
Anonymous
11/13/19 at 7:31PM UTC
I tried but to no avail. It's a huge (10,000+) company so I'm digging around for an HR contact to throw a hail mary resume at.
Anonymous
11/13/19 at 8:33PM UTC
Sorry to hear that. Was there a specific step in the process that didn't work so I can try again on my side?
Anonymous
11/13/19 at 9:13PM UTC
Oh yes, I was able to see my application but there was no option to edit it. The “review and submit” tab was not present. It was a text version of my application with the company’s header. Thanks for your advice. I deeply wish I could update it.
Anonymous
11/13/19 at 4:17PM UTC
Oh boy I've done this before too. I just re-did my whole application process and re-sent it and prayed they didn't think I was a moron LOL. I don't think I even got an interview.
Anonymous
11/13/19 at 4:12PM UTC
Ugh I've done this before. It's the worst feeling!! There's always the option to try and reach out directly to someone at the company and share your resume directly with them but that's not always easy.
