Because application forms are consi

Because application forms are considered employment tests by the EEOC, employers must be certain that the information requested on them is both job related and a valid predictor of success in the position. A key benefit to using a standard application form is the inclusion of a statement signed by the applicant stating that the information contained in the document is true and complete. This statement can be useful in the event that an employer becomes aware of misstatements or discrepancies subsequent to hiring a candidate.