I was rejected within minutes of applying, but the role was reposted the next day with slightly different wording. I meet the listed requirements and suspect my resume was screened out by keywords. Is reapplying with a revised resume worthwhile, or does it usually look pushy?
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Rejected within minutes suggests a screening rule, not necessarily a review. Reapply only if the repost has a different requisition or materially changed requirements; otherwise duplicate applications may be merged. Align your resume with the exact required terms you genuinely meet, then submit once through the new listing.
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Reapply once if the repost is a new listing, but tailor your resume to the revised language rather than merely adding keywords. An immediate rejection often reflects an automated screen, not a hiring judgment. Submit the updated application through the reposted listing today.
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