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title: "View & Manage Candidate Resume"
url: "https://knowledge-base.discovered.ai/en/article/view-manage-candidate-resume"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-10-14T15:28:05.693Z"
---

# View & Manage Candidate Resume

Easily request, upload, and update candidate resumes directly from their profile.

### **Overview**

The **Resume Tab** in a candidate’s profile allows you to manage resumes seamlessly within Discovered. If a candidate hasn’t provided one, you can either request a resume directly from them (with a customizable pre-written message) or upload it manually on their behalf. Once uploaded, resumes are stored under the candidate’s profile, where you can view them, manage attachments, and even set a new file as the primary resume.

This ensures your hiring team always has the most up-to-date resume on file, keeping the evaluation process accurate and efficient.

## **How to View & Manage Candidate Resume:**

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### **1\. Request a Resume**

-   If a candidate doesn’t have a resume uploaded, click **Ask for a resume** in their profile.

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-   A pre-written message template appears—customize it as needed but make sure to include the **submit resume token**, which gives the candidate a link to upload their file.

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-   Send the message, and the candidate can securely submit their resume online.

### **2\. Upload a Resume Manually**

-   If you already have the candidate’s resume, click **Upload resume**.

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-   Either drag and drop the file or choose a file from your device.

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-   The resume will appear in the candidate’s profile under the **Resume Tab**.

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### **3\. Update a Resume with a New File**

-   Click **Add attachment** in the candidate’s profile and upload the new document.

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-   Hover over the file and select **Set this file as a resume** to make it the candidate’s primary resume.
-   The resume tab will now display the updated version.

## **Why This Matters**

Resumes are the foundation of candidate evaluation. With the Resume Tab:

-   Recruiters can ensure candidate profiles are always complete.
-   Hiring managers can review the latest version without confusion over multiple attachments.
-   Candidates have a streamlined way to provide updates without back-and-forth emails.

This centralized process reduces errors, eliminates outdated files, and saves time for everyone involved.

## **Use Cases**

-   **Recruiters:** Request missing resumes directly from candidates in one click.
-   **Hiring Managers:** Quickly confirm that the most recent file is set as the active resume.
-   **Agencies:** Upload resumes on behalf of candidates collected through external sourcing.
-   **Small Teams:** Maintain accurate, updated candidate records without extra tools.

## **Best Practices**

-   **Always include the submit resume token** in request messages to avoid issues with candidate uploads.
-   **Regularly check and refresh resumes** to ensure accuracy when candidates advance in the process.
-   **Use descriptive file names** before uploading for better organization.
-   **Set the correct file as the resume** when multiple documents are attached to avoid confusion.

## **What Happens Next**

Once a resume is uploaded or requested:

-   The file is stored under the candidate’s profile in the **Resume Tab**.
-   Attachments remain accessible, but the file marked as “Resume” becomes the official version used throughout the hiring process.
-   Team members can review resumes directly without needing to request them separately.

With **View & Manage Candidate Resume**, your hiring workflow stays streamlined and organized—ensuring every candidate’s profile is complete, accurate, and ready for evaluation.