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How to Edit or Delete a Document

Tawnya
  • Updated

If you need to edit or delete a document previously uploaded to Handshake, follow the steps below.

To upload a new document, refer to How to Upload a New Document.

1. Click on your account icon in the upper-right corner of Handshake, then click My Documents from the dropdown.

2. Locate the document you want to edit or delete from the list, then click on the name of it.

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3. Click the button Actions located in the upper-right corner of the page, then click Edit from the dropdown.

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🚀Tip: If you've submitted a job application using the document, all connected applications will appear above it. Be sure to double-check this before editing or deleting the document.

 

Edit the document

On the editing page, you can change the following: 

  • Document file (Choose file to upload a new document)
  • Document name
  • Document type
    • Resume
    • Cover Letter
    • Transcript
    • Other Document
  • Make the document public (for employers)
  • Description
Important: If you choose to upload a new document and replace the current one, this will update all applications you have previously applied with. You should be especially careful if you are updating company-specific cover letters. 
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Click the black button Save after you've finished making changes. 

 

Delete a Document

On the editing page, click the button Delete, located in the lower-left corner of the page. A pop-will appear for you to confirm the deletion.

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💡Note: Handshake does not retain previous versions of your documents. If you think you might need to reference a document in the future, we recommend saving a copy to your personal files before deleting it.

Click the red button Delete to proceed with the deletion. To confirm the deletion, a toast pop-up will appear in the lower-right corner of the page stating "Document deleted successfully."

If your school has enabled Document Feedback through Handshake and the document you want to delete is pending and has been submitted as part of a "pending application," you will be prompted to select a new document to replace it. If no valid replacement options are available, the document cannot be deleted. To learn more about document statuses, refer to Document Status in Handshake.