Question Types
VoiceHire forms support 13 question types. This guide explains each type and its configuration.
Question Types by Category
| Category | Types |
|---|---|
| Text Input | Single Line Text, Paragraph Text, Number Value |
| Selection | Dropdown, Checkbox, Multiple Choice |
| Rating | Star Rating, Thumbs Rating, Slider |
| Advanced | Matrix Grid, List Items |
| Media | File Upload |
| Special | Hiring Recommendation |
Question Types by Form Type
Not all question types are available for all form types.
Apply Forms
12 types available (excludes Hiring Recommendation):
- Single Line Text, Paragraph Text, Number Value
- Dropdown, Checkbox, Multiple Choice
- List Items, Matrix Grid
- Star Rating, Thumbs Rating, Slider
- File Upload
Evaluation Forms
8 types available:
- Single Line Text, Paragraph Text, Number Value
- Checkbox, Multiple Choice
- List Items, Matrix Grid
- Star Rating
Follow-up Forms
12 types available (excludes Hiring Recommendation):
- Single Line Text, Paragraph Text, Number Value
- Dropdown, Checkbox, Multiple Choice
- List Items, Matrix Grid
- Star Rating, Thumbs Rating, Slider
- File Upload
Interview Feedback Forms
13 types available (the only form type that supports Hiring Recommendation):
- Single Line Text, Paragraph Text, Number Value
- Dropdown, Checkbox, Multiple Choice
- List Items, Matrix Grid
- Star Rating, Thumbs Rating, Slider
- File Upload, Hiring Recommendation
Text Input Types
Single Line Text
Collect short text answers.
Use for:
- Names
- Email addresses
- Short answers
Configuration: None required.
Example:
- Question: "What is your current job title?"
- Answer: "Senior Software Engineer"
Paragraph Text
Collect longer text responses.
Use for:
- Descriptions
- Cover letters
- Detailed explanations
Configuration: None required.
Example:
- Question: "Describe a challenging project you worked on."
- Answer: Multiple paragraphs of text
Number Value
Collect numeric answers.
Use for:
- Years of experience
- Salary expectations
- Quantities
Configuration: None required.
Example:
- Question: "How many years of experience do you have?"
- Answer: 5
Selection Types
Dropdown
Single selection from a list.
Use for:
- Country selection
- Department choices
- Single-answer questions
Configuration:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Options | List of choices (minimum 2) |
How to add options:
- Enter the first option text
- Click Add Option for more
- Click the X to remove an option
Example:
- Question: "What is your highest education level?"
- Options: High School, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Checkbox
Yes/No or true/false answers.
Use for:
- Consent agreements
- Confirmations
- Single yes/no questions
Configuration: None required.
Example:
- Question: "I agree to the terms and conditions"
- Answer: Checked or unchecked
Multiple Choice
Select one or more options from a list.
Use for:
- Skills selection
- Preferences
- Multiple-answer questions
Configuration:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Options | List of choices (minimum 2) |
How to add options:
- Enter the first option text
- Click Add Option for more
- Click the X to remove an option
Example:
- Question: "Which programming languages do you know?"
- Options: JavaScript, Python, Java, Go, Rust
Rating Types
Star Rating
Rate using stars (1-5 or custom).
Use for:
- Skill ratings
- Performance scores
- Satisfaction levels
Configuration:
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Max Stars | 5 | Number of stars available |
Example:
- Question: "Rate the candidate's communication skills"
- Answer: 4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs Rating
Simple up/down rating.
Use for:
- Quick feedback
- Approval/rejection
- Simple recommendations
Configuration: None required.
Example:
- Question: "Would you recommend this candidate?"
- Answer: 👍 or 👎
Slider
Select a value on a sliding scale.
Use for:
- Percentages
- Scores on a scale
- Numeric ranges
Configuration:
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Min | 0 | Minimum value |
| Max | 100 | Maximum value |
| Step | 1 | Increment between values |
Example:
- Question: "How confident are you in this skill? (0-100)"
- Config: Min 0, Max 100, Step 10
- Answer: 70
Advanced Types
Matrix Grid
Rate multiple items on the same scale.
Use for:
- Multi-criteria evaluations
- Comparative ratings
- Skill assessments across areas
Configuration:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Rows | Items to rate (minimum 2) |
| Columns | Rating scale options (minimum 2) |
How to configure:
- Add row labels (items to rate)
- Add column labels (rating scale)
- Each row gets a radio button for each column
Example:
- Question: "Rate the candidate on each skill"
- Rows: Communication, Technical Skills, Teamwork
- Columns: Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent
| Skill | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | ○ | ○ | ● | ○ |
| Technical Skills | ○ | ○ | ○ | ● |
| Teamwork | ○ | ○ | ● | ○ |
List Items
Add multiple text entries dynamically.
Use for:
- Skills lists
- Reference contacts
- Project lists
Configuration:
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Item Label | "Item" | Label shown for each entry |
| Add Button Text | "Add Item" | Text on the add button |
Example:
- Question: "List your top skills"
- Item Label: "Skill"
- Add Button: "Add Skill"
Respondents can add as many items as needed.
Media Types
File Upload
Upload documents or files.
Use for:
- Resumes
- Portfolios
- Certificates
Configuration:
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Allowed File Types | .pdf, .doc, .docx | Accepted file extensions |
How to configure file types:
- Default types are pre-filled
- Click Add to add more types
- Click X to remove a type
- Enter extensions with dot (e.g., .pdf)
Common file types:
- Documents: .pdf, .doc, .docx
- Images: .jpg, .png, .gif
- Spreadsheets: .xls, .xlsx, .csv
Example:
- Question: "Upload your resume"
- Allowed types: .pdf, .doc, .docx
Video Response
Video Response is not currently available. It cannot be selected when building forms.
Special Types
Hiring Recommendation
Interviewer's final recommendation.
Use for:
- Interview feedback
- Hiring decisions
- Final evaluations
Configuration: None required.
Options shown:
- Strong Hire
- Hire
- No Hire
- Strong No Hire
Availability: Only available in Interview Feedback form types.
Example:
- Question: "What is your hiring recommendation?"
- Answer: Strong Hire
Question Settings
All question types share these settings:
Question Text (Required)
The main question shown to respondents.
Tips:
- Be clear and specific
- Use simple language
- Ask one thing at a time
Hint (Optional)
Helper text below the question.
Tips:
- Clarify what format you expect
- Provide examples if helpful
- Keep hints short
Required Toggle
Make the question mandatory.
When enabled:
- A red asterisk appears next to the question
- Respondents cannot submit without answering
- Validation error shows if skipped
Tips for Choosing Question Types
| If you need... | Use this type |
|---|---|
| Short text answer | Single Line Text |
| Long text answer | Paragraph Text |
| A number | Number Value |
| One choice from many | Dropdown |
| Multiple choices | Multiple Choice |
| Yes/No answer | Checkbox |
| Star rating | Star Rating |
| Quick up/down vote | Thumbs Rating |
| Value on a scale | Slider |
| Rate multiple items | Matrix Grid |
| Multiple text entries | List Items |
| Document upload | File Upload |
| Hiring decision | Hiring Recommendation |
Common Questions
Can I change a question type after saving?
Yes. Edit the question and select a new type. Note that configuration settings are reset when you change question types.
Why are some question types not available?
Question types are filtered based on your form type. Evaluation forms support 8 types, while Apply and Follow-up forms support 12 types each. Interview Feedback forms support 13 types and are the only form type that includes Hiring Recommendation.