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Why do job applications ask for your work history then turn around and ask for your resume too?

I mean work history is basically your dang resume. What gives?

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  • 7 years ago

    The company's app form gives them the basic information in a standardized format for everyone. The resumes they receive can be in a lot of different formats, provide additional information, and show them your ability to organize information and present it well.

  • Bill
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    There should be a lot more to your resume than just job history! Perhaps you should research wehat a good resume includes.

  • Caren
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    resume always has more detail about what you did at that job. at least it should

  • 7 years ago

    They like to cross reference your answers. Some people cannot give the same answer one

    page away.

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