Master application form

Master application forms let you standardize the data collected from candidates across multiple job postings. This ensures:

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

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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 “Add New Master Form” or “Create New Form”.
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 and known technologies.
   • 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.

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Use the master form in a job posting

1. Navigate to Jobs → Create/Edit Job.
2. In the Application Form section, locate the Master Application Form drop-down.
3. Select the form you created earlier.
4. Fill in the rest of the job details and Save/Publish the job.

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