How to Configure a Custom Form

Jan 07, 2020

Custom Forms allow you to collect specific information from candidates or internal teams—such as pre-interview questionnaires, onboarding data, or post-interview feedback—tailored to your organization's process.

Benefits:

  • Capture structured data directly from candidates or interviewers.
  • Standardize information collection across jobs or workflows.
  • Link forms to different stages in the hiring process.

Steps to Create and Use a Custom Form:

  1. Log in to Hiring Bull with admin access.
  2. Navigate to: Settings → Custom Forms
  3. Click on “Add Form” to start creating a new form.
  4. Name the Form:
    • Give your form a clear title (e.g., “Candidate Experience Survey”, “Technical Evaluation Sheet”).
  5. Add Input Fields:
    You can add one or more of the following field types:
    • Text Box – For open-ended responses.
    • Dropdown – To provide selectable options.
    • Checkboxes – For multiple selections.
    • Date Picker – To select a date.
    • Rating Scale – For evaluations or feedback.
    • File Upload – To collect documents if needed.
  6. Set Field Properties:
    • Mark fields as Required or Optional.
    • Add Tooltips or Descriptions for clarity.
    • Reorder fields using drag-and-drop functionality.
  7. Click “Save” to publish the form.

Linking the Form:

  • After saving, you can link the form to:
    • A specific job posting (e.g., application stage form).
    • A candidate profile (e.g., feedback or evaluation).
    • An interview stage (e.g., technical assessment form).

Bonus Tip:
Custom Forms can also be exported or reviewed in reports for better analysis and decision-making.

FAQ

Yes, use Custom Forms to add additional fields beyond the standard application form.

Steps to Create Custom Fields:

  1. Navigate to Settings → Custom Forms.
  2. Click Add Form or edit existing ones.
  3. Add field types such as Text, Dropdown, Date, File Upload.
  4. Mark fields as mandatory or optional.
  5. Save the form and link it to relevant jobs.