Yeah, most of the time they don't even look at the resume, you could upload a text document of an ascii butt and it would never be seen. That being said I did encounter one instance on my job searches that uploading a resume automatically filled out all the corresponding fields on the online job application.
I've run into attempts where they "try" to do that and it takes longer to fix their poor formatting import than it would be to just copy paste it in blank. Was super disappointed.
They don't look at the resume until later in the process, they need things entered in so that the HR person who knows nothing about what they're trying to hire can search for exact keywords (so if your resume says "Edited videos for XXXX" and they're searching for "Video Editing" then you're out of luck.) It is as simple as an idiot searching most of the time. That's why when you (supposedly) update your resume for every application you go to the job posting and copy exactly how they state it and rework your relevant skills to match those keywords. It is stupid, and frustrating, and the people who could look at your resume and go "This person is perfect!" don't get a chance to see the initial applicants, only the ones that HR passes on to them unless you're a really small business.
They don't look at the resume until later in the process, they need things entered in so that the HR person who knows nothing about what they're trying to hire can search for exact keywords (so if your resume says "Edited videos for XXXX" and they're searching for "Video Editing" then you're out of luck.) It is as simple as an idiot searching most of the time. That's why when you (supposedly) update your resume for every application you go to the job posting and copy exactly how they state it and rework your relevant skills to match those keywords. It is stupid, and frustrating, and the people who could look at your resume and go "This person is perfect!" don't get a chance to see the initial applicants, only the ones that HR passes on to them unless you're a really small business.