Application Form

The application form on your job posting provides you with a way to customize what information you collection from your candidates as they apply for the position. By managing the application form, you can make the application process as loose or strict as your company needs.

How to Use Application Forms in Discovered

This article explains how to create and customize application forms in your Discovered account. Follow these steps to configure your form, add custom fields, and save your layout as a reusable template.

Accessing the Application Form

1. Log In and Navigate to a Job
   After logging into your account, click on the desired job link. For example, if you select a job titled Salesperson, proceed to the “Find and Evaluate Talent” section.
2. Open the Application Form
   In the talent evaluation area, locate the card labeled Application Form and click it. This will launch the Application Form Builder.

Navigating the Application Form Builder

The Application Form Builder is divided into several sections, which may include:

• Promotional Content (optional)
• Basic Information
• Default Sections: Experience, Education, Application Questions, and Additional Information

You will also see an option labeled Split Sections into Multiple Steps for Applicants. When turned off, the form displays as a single page; turning it on divides the form into multiple pages for an easier applicant experience.

Customizing Your Application Form

Splitting the Form into Multiple Steps

• Single vs. Multiple Pages:
  With the switch off, applicants see the entire form on one page. If you toggle the switch on, the form splits into multiple sections (for example, Basic Information, Experience and Education, and Additional Information) so applicants can navigate through pages one at a time.

Adding and Editing Fields

• Pre-Made (Boilerplate) Fields:
  You have pre-configured options for fields like Education and Experience. To add one, click Add Field and select the appropriate boilerplate option.
• Custom Fields:
  If the boilerplate options do not meet your needs, add a custom field. Choose from various question types such as:
  • Short Text
  • Long Text
  • Pick One Option (mutually exclusive selections)
  • Pick Multiple Options
  • Date
  • Upload File (for file attachments like certifications)
• Field Arrangement:
  Drag and drop the fields to reorder them within any section.

Adding New Sections

• Creating Custom Sections:
  To add a new section, hover over the section after which you want to insert a new one and click Add Section After or Add Section Before. Enter a section name (e.g., Custom Section) and choose whether to add a field immediately. You can later add fields or leave the section as is.

Configuring Field Requirements

• Mandatory vs. Optional:
  Each field includes a switch that allows you to designate it as optional or mandatory. Note that the Name and Email fields are always required to ensure you capture essential applicant details.
• Screening Questions:
  If your job includes screening questions, you can manage their inclusion on the application form here. Choose to set these questions as mandatory or optional, or even exclude them if preferred.

Saving and Managing Templates

• Save as Template:
  If you have a layout you like, you can save it as a template. Enter a template name and click Save as New Template.
• Manage Templates:
  Navigate to your company header, select Go to Templates, and find your saved template.
  • Set as Default: You can mark a template as the default so that it is automatically applied to every new job you create.
  • Push to All Jobs: Use the Push to All Jobs button to update existing jobs with the new template settings.

Summary

Using the Application Form Builder in Discovered allows you to streamline the applicant experience by:

• Customizing field layouts and form sections.
• Splitting long forms into manageable steps.
• Saving your configurations as reusable templates across your organization.

For any additional questions or to explore custom application options, please contact our support team.