Many organizations rely on candidate resumes as a first step in the assessment process.Although they generally contain relevant information, it can be difficult to compare qualifications of different candidates because of the lack of uniformity of style and content.Resumes generally present information about the applicant in the most favorable light anddon’t always contain all the information necessary to determine whether the applicant isqualified for the position. For those reasons, having all applicants complete an employmentapplication is a good practice.