Do Employers?

Do employers, recruiters and the HR realize how inconsiderate it is to expect a candidate to type in ten years of employment history on their phones, which can easily be uploaded from any PDF files if the employer has the proper program?

I think people do realize applicant tracking systems that require a lot of data entry from the candidate are off putting and companies adopt more user-friendly applications all the time. I know its frustrating but the systems are mostly getting better over the years. Mind you, it was even easier many decades ago when you could just send an email, but Employment Opportunity regulatory compliance requires more complex tracking. Incidentally, this is why tiny companies often can get away with more light-weight systems. Anyhow, new systems with decent features cost money. There’s the real rub. Since there are still plenty of these clunky systems out there, some at places you actually want to work at, my advice is just don’t fill in everything. Attach your resume, make sure the info about the latest job or three and education is accurate then just delete the other jobs and submit. It’s my sense that most recruiters and managers go to the resume itself.