Engel, David. (2009, November 25). Use Google Docs to Pre-interview Job Applicants. In Google Knol.
Use GOOGLE DOCS to pre-interview candidates
Save time & screen job applicants better
End result
Share with colleagues easily
Why collect data using google Docs?Data in 1 secure place
Flooded with resumes?No copy & paste from email
How do you receive job apps now?No more screening calls
How likely -now – to misplace notes?Completed:
How long to set this up? A: 30 mins (if questions pre-written)
What data can I collect? A: Resume, portfolio, pre-interview + your notes
Where does the information go? A: In a Google spreadsheet
Create the form
Sign in docs.google.comHow do I make text inviting?
Create formWhat experience do I want applicants to have?
Setup form with questions
Put form link in job adCompleted:
Where does the form reside? A: Google’s serversHow do I write pre-interview questions?If I change the form layer, will the public link change? A: No.For best quality, view full screen.
Edit the form
Open the form
What did I title the form?Top menu: Form > Edit FormClick pencil to edit questionClick trash can to delete any question
Review candidates
Read results – exampleEach row = a candidateCopy resume out of cell and paste into text editor to readWrite notes in specified columnCompleted:
How do I share with my other hiring managers? A: Share (top right)When done reviewing – how do I sort candidates I want to interview to top? A: Make YES/NO column. Tools > Sort…For best quality, view full screen.
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