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# How do I update my resume and cover letter after applying for a job?

If you accidentally used an outdated resume or need to make a correction on your cover letter. You can complete these revisions through your Poached account.

**\*Please Note:** Updating your application can only be completed on the Poached site. At this time this feature is not available on the Poached App.

**To update your resume:**

 1\. Click on the Applications tab in your side navigation panel

![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/VDKIYgW60ehEEhV5xpCT4PWa-EJRrtqLeR9AlKGlBoeOphPGNw61uKrCfC8eZiLthz0F8fEbm-ZWRGhRfgd1uZthLunSu-HogtcdlI9yhSCtRbgFuaQZxTsqwCDsex_XuMmVj2rAzyBkdRnEXg)

2\. Click the blue arrow to the right of the desired application

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3\. Click on Update Resume  
4\. Select your resume preference or upload a new resume. ![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/wT3w4EpFO48zynN7tCl96xACA5NabBSSarp2bUwVuj3L8OqoxnoVRGslBDvGQgP1Mj2jbPjz6m23iqRnM9nnWnun2FyZJeXJkFFZ2UTlWQ42VhVmqNBUJuKA85CIvocsjNxLEYtuTY8iiz3UzA)

**\*Please Note:** You also have the option to use your Poached Profile instead of a resume. If you prefer this option please click Use your Profile.

Once you selected/uploaded the correct resume it will update automatically.

**To update a cover letter:**

1\. Follow steps 1 & 2 from To update your resume

2\. Click Update Cover Letter

3.Enter your cover letter into the empty text field

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 4\. Click Update  
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