{"id":4612,"date":"2018-06-07T10:48:54","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T14:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/?p=4612"},"modified":"2023-11-06T05:18:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T10:18:47","slug":"hr-forms-part-1-application-forms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/hr-forms-part-1-application-forms\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Forms Simplified (1): Application Form"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/elijah-sharpe-487948-unsplash-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"elijah-sharpe-487948-unsplash\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/elijah-sharpe-487948-unsplash-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/elijah-sharpe-487948-unsplash-1024x697.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nIf you\u2019re responsible for hiring, you know at least two things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The right candidate is hard to find.<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s no time to waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A simple process can help, and simplified data collection is even better. No matter the steps in your process, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll benefit from an HR form.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Consider a few options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Application Form<\/li>\n<li>Screening Form<\/li>\n<li>Candidate Quiz<\/li>\n<li>Post-Interview Evaluation Form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We\u2019ll start with the application form today, then continue to the rest in later posts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<h2>The Application Form<\/h2>\n<p>Whether linked or embedded on your website, an application form can be a perfect complement to your site\u2019s \u2018About Us\u2019 or \u2018<a title=\"Sogolytics Team\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/management-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet Our Team<\/a>\u2019 pages. After all, who wouldn\u2019t want to join such a great organization with such wonderful people? \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Logic:<\/strong> Beyond simply a bunch of yes\/no questions and blank fields you might find on a paper version, taking your application form online allows you to <a title=\"Sogolytics Logic Options\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/branching-logic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">build in logic options<\/a> that show relevant questions or answer options based on participants\u2019 responses. For example, if you\u2019re hiring for several different positions and you want to ask IT candidates about their experience and proficiency with a few field-specific tools, you don\u2019t have to slow down other applicants or force them to mark \u2018N\/A\u2019 over and over again.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Questions:<\/strong> Online HR forms also allow you to include a wide variety of question types to collect the data you need. You might ask applicants to upload attachments like resumes, cover letters, transcripts, or other documentation. Demographic questions are especially easy, and formatting constraints ensure that only email addresses are entered in the email field, only phone numbers in the phone field, etc. You might even add a captcha field to ensure your forms aren\u2019t collecting spam.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Impressions:<\/strong> From the first click, remember that you\u2019re creating an impression for this candidate. While marketing might not be your primary focus as a human resources professional, brand identity is still a key consideration. No matter the outcome for each candidate, chances are they\u2019ll each form their own ideas about your organization based on the hiring process &#8212; and the professionalism of your approach. Making sure your application form looks good &#8212; <a title=\"Sogolytics Visual Settings\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/help\/how-to-customize-survey-look-and-feel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">branding, logo, and design<\/a> &#8212; is simply the first step.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Follow-up:<\/strong> Follow-up is a critical piece of the interviewing process, and instant emails are a smart feature to employ in this situation. First, set an <a title=\"Sogolytics Instant Thanks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/help\/how-to-set-up-instant-thanks-emails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instant Thanks email<\/a> to be sent to the applicant once the form is submitted. Then, set a <a title=\"Sogolytics Rules &amp; Alerts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/help\/how-to-set-up-survey-rules-and-alerts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules &amp; Alerts message<\/a> to let you know when an application is received. Especially if this form is up all the time, you don\u2019t want to run the risk of missing your chance with an interested candidate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>In the world of human resources, there\u2019s plenty to do and not much time to do it all. Adding some automation to your processes keeps things moving, simplifies your life, and allows you to focus more on finding the right humans to fill each job!<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Next time: <a title=\"HR Forms Simplified (2): Screening Form\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/hr-forms-part-2-screening-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">screening forms<\/a>!<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-minispacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Want more? <a class=\"lct_radbtn\" title=\"Request a Sogolytics Demo\">Request a demo<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re responsible for hiring, you know at least two things: The right candidate is hard to find. There\u2019s no time to waste. A simple process can help, and simplified data collection is even better. No matter the steps in your process, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll benefit from an HR form. Consider a few options: Application Form Screening Form Candidate Quiz Post-Interview Evaluation Form We\u2019ll start with the application form today, then continue to the rest in later posts. The Application Form Whether linked or embedded on your website, an application form can be a perfect complement to your site\u2019s \u2018About Us\u2019 or \u2018Meet Our Team\u2019 pages. After all, who wouldn\u2019t want to join such a great organization with such wonderful people? \ud83d\ude09 Logic: Beyond simply a bunch of yes\/no questions and blank fields you might find on a paper version, taking your application form online allows you to build in logic options that show relevant questions or answer options based on participants\u2019 responses. For example, if you\u2019re hiring for several different positions and you want to ask IT candidates about their experience and proficiency with a few field-specific tools, you don\u2019t have to slow down other applicants or force them to mark \u2018N\/A\u2019 over and over again. Questions: Online HR forms also allow you to include a wide variety of question types to collect the data you need. You might ask applicants to upload attachments like resumes, cover letters, transcripts, or other documentation. 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