New experiences, skills key when reapplying for job

Resubmissions may also be made to address technical issues like submission errors and file upload problems, Mr Blasco adds.

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Q When can I apply for the same job opening again?

A Many employers allow resubmissions of job applications to accommodate corrections and updates, such as fixing typographical errors or adding new qualifications, says Mr David Blasco, country director at human resources consultancy Randstad Singapore.

However, he notes, some employers discourage or limit multiple submissions to streamline their review process and to manage the volume of applications.

"Restricting resubmissions also promotes fairness, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity without an advantage from repeated revisions."

Mr Blasco also says some sectors and roles are more open to evaluating resubmissions than others.

These include fast-paced industries where skills and qualifications need to evolve quickly, like the technology sector.

The same could apply to roles with niche skills such as languagebased skills, blue-collar roles, heavy machinery and engineering industries, and sales roles in the life sciences industry, observes Mr Peter Hamilton of human resources services firm KellyOCG.