Why Do You Need an Application?

It can be tempting to write your job requisition and then just wait for the resumes to come flooding in. It may seem redundant to have a job application as well, when all the job applicant's information is hopefully already on their resume, but here are some reasons why you need an application.

• An application allows you to compile all the information you need in one place.
• An application is the perfect place for a permission statement, which gives you the authority to call former employers and check references. You can also include at-will and false information statements, which inform candidates of your requirements.
• You can customize the application to gather the information you need, including education requirements or certifications, to make a preliminary decision what candidates to bring in.
• Although you can't make hiring decision based on protected classes, if your company is required to meet affirmative action benchmarks, the application is a good place to allow candidates to willingly self-identify.

Job applications are one more thing that a company can do to protect itself. If someone threatens legal action for discrimination because you didn't hire them, you can use the paperwork provided in the job application to prove that you hired based on fair practices. Applications are easy to create with our HR Form Templates.