When applying to a job, why do some companies still want you to fill out employment history forms when a resume can be sent?

[Jammaa]

I really wanna know if you know. I sure don't 😂

[Adam1978]

Because HR doesn't want to do the job, so they make you do it. Also because HR doesn't like to use a universal system because that would make their value go away. If there was a universal system which contained all info in a cv which could rank them against each other depending on a value matrix. Many HR positions would be on the cutting block. So don't expect them to innovate for efficiency.

[KrakenAttackin]

Because they want you to do their data entry for them so the idiots in HR can just scan for key words.

HR departments are a dumping ground for the "Woke" and the imbeciles.

[SecretsofKB]

It can show that you're willing to jump through the hoops for the job. Also, it might be easier for them to autofill that information if you do it online

[RebeccaBI2000]

It gets added to the HR system that way. It is just the way it is set up. At least in my company

[JadenDoyl]

Because some companies want to know how badly you want it.

[LadiesFavoriteToy]

I dont know... im a pipe welder making $60hr an hour and honestly I have not used my resume in like 4 years. Its bull shit honestly.