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Being unable to access a candidate’s resume from the Evaluations list can slow down your review process before you even open the candidate’s detail view. This is usually caused by an upload issue, a browser problem, or the resume simply not having been added yet on Talview. In this article, you will find the most common causes and fixes to get the resume loading correctly so you can proceed with your evaluation.

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🔎 Troubleshooting Common Issues

What Might Be WrongHow to Fix It
The resume hasn’t been uploaded yetThe resume may not have been uploaded by the recruiter or the candidate.
Reach out to the recruiter to confirm whether a resume is available for that candidate.
The file failed to upload correctlyThe resume may have been uploaded but didn’t go through successfully.
Ask the recruiter to re-upload the resume and try accessing it again.
Your browser is blocking the file from openingTry opening the resume in a different browser. Chrome, Edge, or Firefox are recommended for the best compatibility.
The page hasn’t loaded the latest dataTry refreshing your browser by pressing Ctrl + R (Windows) or Command + R (Mac) to reload the page and fetch the latest data.
The file format isn’t supported by your browserResumes are uploaded in PDF or DOCX format.
If your browser can’t open the file, try downloading it first and opening it with a compatible application such as Adobe Acrobat for PDF or Microsoft Word for DOCX.
A slow or unstable internet connection is preventing the file from loadingCheck your internet connection and switch to a more stable network if possible.
Once reconnected, try accessing the resume again.
The file size is too large to load quicklyResume files can be up to 5 MB in size. If you’re on a slow connection, give the file a few extra moments to load before trying again.
Additional Tips
  • If the resume loads partially or appears corrupted, ask the recruiter to re-upload the file in a fresh PDF or DOCX format to ensure it renders correctly.
  • Avoid opening multiple large files at the same time in your browser, this can slow down loading times across all open tabs.
  • If you’re consistently unable to open resumes across multiple candidates, the issue may be browser-related. Try clearing your browser cache by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows) or Command + Shift + Delete (Mac) and reloading the page.
  • If the issue persists after trying all the steps above, reach out to your admin or recruiter for further assistance.\
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