Your application form is the first impression candidates get of your hiring process. Recruiterflow lets you customize application forms to collect the information you need while keeping the process simple for candidates.
What is an Application Form?
An application form is the questionnaire candidates fill out when they apply to a job through your careers page or job boards. You control which fields are mandatory, optional, or hidden.
Default Application Fields
Every application includes standard fields by default:
Personal Information
Full name
Email
Phone
Location
LinkedIn Profile
Candidate Profile
Education
Resume
Summary
Cover Letter
Experience
You can choose what fields you want to set as mandatory, optional, or you can completely turn them off
Adding Custom Questions
Beyond the standard fields, you can add unlimited custom questions to gather additional information.
Step-by-Step:
Go to Job Edit → Application Form section
Click Add Custom Question
Enter your question text
Choose the question type (see below)
Select whether the question is Mandatory or Optional
Click Save
Response Types Available
Text: Short text answers (single line)
Long Text: Paragraph or essay-style responses
Multiple Choice: Radio buttons with predefined options
Yes/No: Simple binary questions
Date: Date picker for birthdate, availability, etc.
Number Range: Numeric input (e.g., years of experience, salary expectations)
Money Range: Currency input for salary or budget questions
File Upload: Allow candidates to attach portfolio items, certifications, etc.
Best Practices for Application Forms
Keep it short: Only ask questions directly relevant to the role. Longer forms reduce completion rates.
Use descriptive labels: Be clear about what information you're requesting
Make screening questions mandatory: Ask deal-breaker questions as mandatory fields
Use logical ordering: Place critical questions early in the form
Test before launching: Preview how the form looks to candidates
Organizing Your Form
Recruiterflow displays custom questions in the order you add them. To reorder questions:
Go to Job Setup → Application Form
Drag and drop questions to rearrange
Click Save
Editing or Removing Questions
Click the edit icon next to any custom question to modify it
Click the delete icon to remove a question
Changes apply only to new applications, not existing ones
Tips for Better Candidate Data
Use file upload questions for portfolios, work samples, or certifications
Add screening questions as mandatory to automatically disqualify unqualified candidates
Use multiple choice for standardized criteria (e.g., notice period, location preference)
Keep free-text questions minimal—they take longer for candidates to answer