Human Resources requires great judgement, good communication, and smart strategy – like automating processes for smarter hiring!

1. Human Resources requires
great judgement, good
communication, and smart
strategy – like automating
processes for smarter hiring!
HR Forms
Simplified (1):
Application
Form by Melissa Krut

2. If you’re responsible for hiring, you know at least
two things:
• The right candidate is hard to find.
• There’s no time to waste.
Getting Started

3. A simple process can help, and simplified data
collection is even better. No matter the steps in
your process, there’s a good chance you’ll benefit
from an HR form.
Consider a few options:
• Application Form
• Screening Form
• Candidate Quiz
• Post-Interview Evaluation Form

4. Online forms help in these four areas – and more!
1. Logic
2. Questions
3. Impressions
4. Follow-up
The Application Form

5. Taking your application form online allows you
to build in logic options that show relevant
questions or answer options based on participants’
responses.
For example: If you’re hiring for several different
positions, you might choose to ask only IT candidates
about their experience and proficiency with a few
field-specific tools.
1. Logic

6. Online HR forms also allow you to include a wide
variety of question types to collect the data. You
might ask applicants to upload attachments like
resumes, cover letters, transcripts, or other
documentation. Demographic questions and
formatting constraints ensure that only necessary
details are entered in the necessary field. You might
even add a captcha field to ensure your forms
aren’t collecting spam.
Questions

7. From the first click, remember that you’re 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.
Making sure your application form looks good —
branding, logo, and design — is simply the first step.
Impressions

8. Timely 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 Instant Thanks email to be sent to the applicant
once the form is submitted. Then, set a Rules &
Alerts message to find out when an application is
received. Especially for always-on forms, you don’t
want to run the risk of missing your chance with
an interested candidate.
Follow-Up

9. In the world of Human Resources, there’s plenty to
do and not much time to do it all.
Adding automation to your processes keeps things
moving, simplifies your life, and allows you to
focus on finding the right humans to fill each job!
Next time: Screening Forms!
In Short…

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