Filling in education and work history as input fields but also having the option to submit a resume ...

Pamela Hsu

October 6,2021 at 8:31PM UTC

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Filling in education and work history as input fields but also having the option to submit a resume ...

Is this a computer algorithm thing? A "entry level" position consideration since some people don't have resumes to fill in? Is it job dependent?

I really dislike having to fill in my education and work history manually but usually reluctantly do so since it feels like I have a better chance when I "follow the rules" but are there any actual rules involved?

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AnonymousOctober 7,2021 at 2:51PM UTC
I think it's an ATS thing - sometimes it can detect that info from your resume and automatically fill it in for you, but other times it can't and that's when you have to manually fill it in. I usually just do both, you never know what will actually make it to the recruiter.
Sarah BordersOctober 12,2021 at 5:48PM UTC
When given the option, I would always do both the form inputs and the resume file upload. Depending on the ATS used, one will get your foot in the door easier than the other, and it’s definitely not the same from one ATS to another.
Krystin MorganOctober 12,2021 at 5:59PM UTC
It's often an annoying systems thing - a lot of systems are just built that way, regardless of whether the company itself wants it that way or not. I'd definitely upload your resume and just copy/paste into the other fields from your resume to make it easier.
MonicaOctober 12,2021 at 11:14PM UTC
While I don't like having to sit and enter all of my information manually, I do prefer it. There is information that is listed that may not be on my resume.