Use GOOGLE DOCS to pre-interview candidates
Save time & screen job applicants better

End result
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

How do I make text inviting?

Create form

What experience do I want applicants to have?

Setup form with questions

Put form link in job ad
Completed:

Where does the form reside?
A: Google’s servers

How do I write pre-interview questions?

If I change the form layer, will the public link change?
A: No.
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Edit the form

Open the form

What did I title the form?

Top menu: Form > Edit Form

Click pencil to edit question

Click trash can to delete any question

Review candidates

Read results – example

Each row = a candidate

Copy resume out of cell and paste into text editor to read

Write notes in specified column
Completed:

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…
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