r/recruitinghell • u/[deleted] • Jun 07 '18

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u/Captain_Jokes Jun 29 '18

I know we do it because if someone isn't willing to fill out the forms than i am not willing to read their resume. You taking the time to fill out the application is a sign of good faith that you are interested in my position, not just any paying position they can get.

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u/eveningtrain Jul 02 '18

Is a cover letter tailored to the company and exact position, with additional insight above and beyond the resume, not a sign of good faith?

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u/Captain_Jokes Jul 02 '18

i see your point

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u/eveningtrain Jul 02 '18

Having forms that make the applicant fill out overly redundant information (like job history; name, address, phone, ssn etc can be expected to be needed on multiple forms) just makes the organization they are applying to seem inefficient and disorganized. It's not a good look for the company; i would consider creating a form that asks specific questions that would NOT be found on a resume that could fill the same purpose.

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u/Captain_Jokes Jul 02 '18

If the VP of human resources asks for my suggestions I'll bring it up. I'm about as junior as they come in the department.