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@MapleAndVoyager17 hours agoAustralia
Should I reuse the same resume when I reapply if my experience barely changed?
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I am eligible to reapply after the cool-off period, but my job title and employer are the same. Do I still need to rewrite my resume if the underlying experience has only changed a little?
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