Recruitera's application form templates let Admins create custom forms that candidates fill out when they apply for a job. Application forms go beyond the standard CV upload — you can collect structured data like years of experience, availability, expected salary, or any custom questions specific to your hiring process. This is an Admin-only action in Recruitera.
Before you start
Required role: Admin only
Where to find it: Settings → Templates → Application Forms
How to create an application form in Recruitera
Go to Settings → Templates → Application Forms.
Click + New Application Form.
Enter a Form Name (e.g. "Standard Application", "Tech Roles Application", "Sales Team Application").
Add questions using the question builder. Supported question types:
Short Answer — single-line text field
Long Answer — multi-line text area
Multiple Choice — candidates select one option from a list
Yes / No — binary response
File Upload — candidates attach a document
Date — date picker
Mark questions as Required if candidates must answer before submitting.
Click Save Form.
💡 Recruitera allows you to assign different application forms to different jobs — so a technical role can have a different set of screening questions than a sales or operations role.
How application forms are used in Recruitera
Once created, application forms can be assigned to a job during job setup. When a candidate applies through your career page or a public link, the form appears as part of the application flow. Candidates must complete all required questions before submitting. Their answers are saved directly in their candidate profile under the Applications tab, where recruiters can review them alongside the CV.
Frequently asked questions
How do I create a custom application form in Recruitera?
To create a custom application form in Recruitera, go to Settings → Templates → Application Forms and click New Application Form. Enter a name, then add questions using the question builder — choose from Short Answer, Long Answer, Multiple Choice, Yes/No, File Upload, or Date question types. Mark required questions and click Save Form. Assign the form to a job during job setup so candidates see it when they apply.
Can I use different application forms for different jobs in Recruitera?
Recruitera supports assigning different application forms to each job. You can create multiple form templates in Settings → Templates → Application Forms and select the appropriate one when creating or editing a job. This means a technical job can have a skills-focused form while a sales role has a different set of behavioral or availability questions — all managed from one central template library.
Where can I see candidates' application form answers in Recruitera?
Candidate application form answers in Recruitera are saved in the candidate's profile and can be viewed from the Applications tab inside the candidate's profile. Each answer appears alongside the question it belongs to, making it easy for recruiters to review structured application data without leaving the candidate profile. If a candidate applied to multiple jobs with different forms, each application's answers are stored separately.