Before configuring the application form, make sure you have:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Company Admin or Recruitment Admin access
\u2022 a list of candidate details your team needs
\u2022 required document fields confirmed
\u2022 any screening questions prepared
\u2022 consent text reviewed by your company<\/p>\n
Decide which fields candidates must complete and which ones should remain optional. This keeps the form clear and reduces incomplete applications.<\/p>\n
The application form controls what candidates provide when they apply for a job. A clear form gives recruiters the information they need for screening and comparison.<\/p>\n
Required fields also reduce missing data. At the same time, optional fields let candidates share extra details without making the application too long.<\/p>\n
1. Sign in to Synclo<\/strong> 2. Open Recruitment Setup<\/strong> 3. Open the Application Form tab<\/strong> The page will display the fields currently included in the candidate application form.<\/p>\n 4. Review the available fields<\/strong> \u2022 Full Name Review each field before changing its settings.<\/p>\n 5. Choose which fields candidates can see<\/strong> Turn the toggle on for fields candidates should complete. Turn it off for fields your company does not need.<\/p>\n 6. Set required fields<\/strong> For example, you may require Full Name, Email, Resume \/ CV Upload, Current Location, and Expected Salary.<\/p>\n 7. Keep optional fields where suitable<\/strong> Fields such as LinkedIn Profile URL, Portfolio \/ Website URL, Notice Period, or Cover Letter may remain optional based on your recruitment process.<\/p>\n 8. Add a custom field<\/strong> The Add Field window will open.<\/p>\n 9. Enter the field title<\/strong> For example:<\/p>\n \u2022 Why do you want to join our company? Use short and direct wording.<\/p>\n 10. Select the field type<\/strong> Available field types include:<\/p>\n \u2022 Text Field Use Text Field<\/strong> for written answers. Choose Radio<\/strong> when candidates must select one option. Use Checkboxes<\/strong> when several answers are allowed. Select Dropdown<\/strong> for a fixed list of choices.<\/p>\n 11. Complete the custom field settings<\/strong> Review the title and options before adding the field to the form.<\/p>\n 12. Add more custom fields if needed<\/strong> However, keep the form focused. Too many questions may make the application harder to complete.<\/p>\n 13. Configure the consent checkbox<\/strong> Use the toggle beside Show consent checkbox on application form<\/strong> to display or hide the consent statement.<\/p>\n When enabled, candidates must review the declaration shown on the application form.<\/p>\n 14. Preview the application form<\/strong> The Application Form Preview will show the form as candidates will see it.<\/p>\n 15. Review the candidate view<\/strong> \u2022 visible fields appear correctly Close the preview after completing the review.<\/p>\n 16. Make any required changes<\/strong> You can also add more fields before saving.<\/p>\n 17. Save the application form<\/strong> The updated form will then be used when candidates submit applications.<\/p>\n After configuring the application form, you can:<\/p>\n \u2022 collect the same basic details from each candidate You can return to Recruitment Setup later to update the form when your hiring process changes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","help_category":[89,8],"help_tag":[71,93,108,109,110,111,112,113],"class_list":["post-121","help_article","type-help_article","status-publish","hentry","help_category-setup-recruitment","help_category-recruitment","help_tag-synclo","help_tag-recruitment-setup","help_tag-application-form","help_tag-candidate-application","help_tag-custom-fields","help_tag-required-fields","help_tag-resume-upload","help_tag-consent-checkbox"],"yoast_head":"\n
Log in to Synclo with an account that can manage recruitment settings.<\/p>\n
From the left sidebar, expand HireHub<\/strong>. Then select Recruitment Setup<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
On the Recruitment Configuration page, select Application Form<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
The standard field list may include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Email
\u2022 Phone Number
\u2022 Resume \/ CV Upload
\u2022 LinkedIn Profile URL
\u2022 Current Location
\u2022 Portfolio \/ Website URL
\u2022 Years of Experience
\u2022 Highest Education
\u2022 Expected Salary
\u2022 Notice Period
\u2022 Cover Letter<\/p>\n
Use the Show<\/strong> toggle beside each field to control whether it appears on the application form.<\/p>\n
Use the Required<\/strong> toggle to decide which visible fields candidates must complete before submitting an application.<\/p>\n
Leave the Required<\/strong> toggle off for information that is useful but not needed from every candidate.<\/p>\n
Click Add Field<\/strong> in the top right corner of the Application Form section.<\/p>\n
In the Title<\/strong> field, enter the question or label candidates will see.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Are you available to work on site?
\u2022 Which programming languages do you use?
\u2022 What is your preferred work location?<\/p>\n
Open the Type<\/strong> dropdown and choose the format that fits the question.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Radio
\u2022 Checkboxes
\u2022 Dropdown<\/p>\n
Add the answer options if you selected Radio, Checkboxes, or Dropdown.<\/p>\n
Repeat the same process for each extra question.<\/p>\n
Scroll to the Consent<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n
Click Preview<\/strong> at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n
Check the following items in the preview:<\/p>\n
\u2022 required fields show an asterisk
\u2022 the resume upload area is available
\u2022 field order is clear
\u2022 consent text appears when enabled
\u2022 the Submit Application button is visible<\/p>\n
Return to the Application Form page and update the Show or Required settings where needed.<\/p>\n
Click Save Changes<\/strong> to apply the new form settings.<\/p>\nWhat happens next<\/h2>\n
\u2022 require resumes and other needed information
\u2022 add questions based on your hiring needs
\u2022 review the candidate experience before publishing jobs
\u2022 use submitted information during screening<\/p>\n