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[Tomtom]

Many times when I am applying for a job, I am required to complete an application.  Usually, within the application, they ask for information of your previous employment history.  When I come to this question, I feel as though I should just staple my resume to the application because it provides a much better detailed explanation of my employment history.  Do you think stapling my resume to an application is a good idea?  Will it hurt my chances of getting a job?  Will it look unprofessional?  Will they think I'm too lazy to properly complete the application?  What do you think?

[Stephanie B]

Actually, you should fill in that application and that's it. No other things attached because this is the purpose of an application. To select the relevant info about you for a better processing and future selection of candidates. I would definitely recommend you to make a short resuming of your job experience just for situations like this. If you have some explanations to give, use less words which say more. The job application is not a place to develop this topic either. They will ask you about your reasons for leaving a job during the interview

More suggestions regarding a job application: http://www.careeradvicecenter.com/job-search/prepare-to-fill-job-application-form.html

Stephanie

[CareerCreature]

But wouldnt the resume help build your reputiour?

[Teddy]

I think submitting your resume with your application depends on the job you are applying for.  For example, if you are applying for an entry level position, I would complete the job application, fill in the employment history without submitting your resume.  However, if you are applying for an upper level position, such as a manager, then include your resume along with the application.  Basically, the higher the job position, the more you need to impress the person who is doing the hiring.