Master Application Form

Jan 06, 2020

Master Application Forms allow recruiters to standardize the data collected from candidates across multiple job postings. This ensures:

  • Consistent application structure
  • Easier screening and shortlisting
  • Streamlined reporting and analysis

Steps to Create a Master Application Form:

  1. Navigate to Application Form Settings
    • Go to the Settings menu from the left-hand navigation panel.
    • Select Application Forms under the Recruitment or Job Settings section (depending on your interface layout).
  2. Create a New Master Form
    • Click on “Add New Master Form” or “Create New Form” button.
  3. Name the Form
    • Provide a unique and descriptive name for the form. Example: Tech Positions Form, Sales Hiring Application, etc.
  4. Add Form Fields
    Use the drag-and-drop editor or click to add various types of fields:
    • Text Fields – For data like Name, Email, Phone Number.
    • Dropdowns – For options like Years of Experience, Location Preference.
    • Multi-selects/Checkboxes – For skills, technologies known.
    • File Uploads – Allow candidates to upload Resume, Portfolio, Certifications.
    • Date Pickers – For Date of Birth, Notice Period End Date.
    • Conditional Logic – Show/hide fields based on candidate responses. Example: If “Do you have certifications?” is Yes → Show Certification Upload.
  5. Set Validation Rules (Optional)
    • Mark mandatory fields
    • Add character limits or number formats
    • Use tooltips or help texts for clarity
  6. Click Save
    • Once the form is structured and reviewed, click Save to publish it as a reusable master form.

To Use the Master Form in a Job Posting:

  1. Navigate to Jobs → Create/Edit Job.
  2. In the Application Form section, locate the dropdown for Master Application Form.
  3. Select the form you created earlier.
  4. Proceed to fill the rest of the job details and Save/Publish the job.

Benefit: Once linked, all candidates applying to this job will be required to fill out the same structured form, ensuring data uniformity.