Filling out job applications can be a frustrating process during a job interview. You are often asked to fill out much of the same information that's already on your resume. You are also frequently required to provide additional information like employment references and professional certifications. Oftentimes people don't have this information on hand when they go in to interview.

Why do we have to fill out job applications? The law requires it. A resume is not enough. A great number of companies have evolved and provide job candidates with the option of filling out job applications online. You can do this from the privacy of your own home where you should have all the necessary information on hand. It's more convenient for you and more convenient for the company.

Why Fill out Job Applications Online

Written applications typically go in a filing cabinet somewhere in the Human Resources Department. Most states require companies to keep these applications for at least six months before they can legally discard them. If you fill out a written application, go through the interviewing process and don't get the job, the chances of you getting a second chance with that company are razor thin.

Online job applications, however, are easy to store in company databases. Corporate recruiters have a much easier time accessing online applications than written ones. In fact, many recruiters run a search of past candidates who have previously applied with their company before they try different routes. Online applications don't end up in some dusty file cabinet only to be shredded at a later date.