Job application pre-screening form template
This five-step job application form asks the candidate’s employment status, the type of position, their highest education and their field of experience, followed by the contact details. Clone it into your Growform account and add a resume upload.
What the form asks, step by step
The form is a pre-screen for candidates, not a full application. Four taps tell a recruiter whether a candidate fits the role before any interview is scheduled.
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Step 1: “What is your current employment status?”
Employed, unemployed, self-employed or student shows how soon the candidate could start.
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Step 2: “What type of position are you interested in?”
Full-time, part-time, contract or internship matches candidates to open roles.
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Step 3: “What is your highest level of education?”
Education level is a quick filter for roles that require a degree.
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Step 4: “What field is your work experience in?”
IT, marketing, sales or education points each candidate to the right hiring manager.
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Step 5: “How shall we contact you?”
Name, email and phone come last.
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After submitting
Candidates reach a default thank-you, which you can rewrite to explain the next stage of your hiring process.
Who it’s for
Small businesses, recruiters and HR teams use this template to screen candidates before asking for a full application. It suits careers pages and job ads where you want many people to express interest quickly. The answers let you shortlist candidates by position type, education and experience, and then send a complete employment application form to the people who fit.
Why this structure converts
- Four quick questions make it easy for a candidate to apply from a phone.
- Asking for the position type up front keeps contract and internship applicants separate.
- Candidates give their details only after describing their background, which feels like a fair exchange.
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Make it yours
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Add a resume upload
The template has no file field. Add a file upload before the contact step so candidates can attach a resume.
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Tailor the experience fields
Replace the experience options with the departments you actually hire for.
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Send to your ATS
Connect the form to Workable, Greenhouse or BambooHR so each candidate appears in your hiring pipeline.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a full employment application form?
No. It is a short pre-screen. A full employment application form with work history, references and signatures should follow for shortlisted candidates.
How do I use this job application form template on my careers page?
Clone it, adjust the options to your roles and paste the embed snippet into your careers page, or share it as a hosted link in job ads.
Which applicant tracking systems does it connect to?
Growform sends candidates to Workable, Greenhouse, BambooHR, Recruitee and Teamtailor, among other tools.
What happens next?
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Step 1: Clone this form template
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Step 3: Share or embed your form
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