Application Forms

Design the questions candidates answer when applying.

Access

1. Click Jobs in the sidebar and select a job
2. Click the gear icon (Job Settings) in the job header and select Application Form, or open the wizard (pencil icon) and navigate to Step 2 — Application Form

Required permission: Job Permission EditJob (Super Admins and Admins always have access)

Form Builder Layout

Left column (7/12 width): Configure predefined and custom questions Right column (5/12 width): Live preview of the application form

Predefined Questions

Standard fields ready to enable:

Essential Info:

• First Name, Last Name (compulsory)
• Email (compulsory)
• Phone
• Resume

Professional:

• Current Job Title
• Current Company
• Years of Experience
• Education Level
• LinkedIn Profile
• Portfolio/Website

Toggle questions on/off. Check "Required" to make mandatory.

Custom Questions

Add role-specific questions using 13 question types.

Question Types

Type	Use For
Text	Short answers, names, titles
Paragraph	Detailed explanations, cover letters
Number	Years of experience, salary expectations
Dropdown	Single selection from options
Multiple Choice	Yes/No with additional options
Checkbox	Select all that apply
List Items	Multiple entries (certifications, references)
Matrix	Rate multiple items on same scale
Rating	Star rating self-assessment
Thumbs	Simple thumbs up/down
Slider	Percentage or range values
File Upload	Portfolio, documents
Video	Recorded video answers

Adding Questions

1. Click Add Question
2. Enter question text
3. Select question type
4. Add options (for dropdown, checkbox, multiple choice)
5. Toggle "Required" if needed
6. Click Save

Reordering

Drag questions by the handle icon on the left to reorder.

Importing Questions

1. Click Import from Form
2. Select a form from another job
3. Click Import Questions

Saving

Click Save to persist changes. Changes are not auto-saved.

Form Design Tips

Keep it short: 5-10 questions total. Long forms reduce completions.

Prioritize:

• Always: Contact info, resume, work authorization
• Sometimes: Experience, skills
• Later: References, detailed assessments

Write clearly:

• "How many years of Python experience?" not "Experience?"
• "Expected annual salary in USD?" not "Salary"

Mark required carefully:

• Required: Knockout questions, essential screening data
• Optional: Nice-to-have details

Example Forms

Basic (7 questions)

• Name, email, phone, resume (required)
• Work authorization (required)
• Start date (required)

Technical Role (11 questions)

• Contact info + resume (required)
• LinkedIn, portfolio (optional)
• Years with primary technology (required)
• Technologies proficient in (checkbox, required)
• Technical challenge description (required)
• Salary expectations (optional)

High-Volume (7 questions)

• Name, email, phone (required)
• Available for shift? (required)
• Reliable transportation? (required)
• Age 18+? (required)