So I suppose we have all been there, but I have to be honest, this whole job hunt thing today is a huge hassle! You have to weed through hundreds or thousands of jobs that are a complete waste, just to get referred to a website where you have to fill out an online application that takes you 30-60 minutes and before you know it, you have sold your first born. Some of these applications are just intrusive. The other day, I filled one out that requested my references up front, AND I had to complete a complete background check application before I could submit and apply. Now, why exactly is it that you need my permission to run a background check, ssn, addresses for the last ten years, and everything else, before you have even seen my resume. Does that seem excessive to anyone else? Now I do have to admit, I remember once upon a time when you had to actually go business to business and fill out applications, or mail hundreds of resumes, so I am appreciative of the new ease of online job hunting. But as an HR professional, I think we need to take a step back and ask what we really need/want to see from applicants. When I am doing the initial screening, I want to look at the resume and check that they have completed the application, and that it matches what is on the resume. I don't need a duplicate. Give me a list of your employment history with dates and salary history. That and a resume is all I need during an initial screening. Why do we insist on getting all of this information upfront? Does anyone even look at it? Interested to hear other HR/Recruiting perspectives...
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