Questionnaire Template Overview
Understand how questionnaire templates work in the hiring process.
Palistha Shrestha
Last Update 4 months ago
A questionnaire template defines:
- Questions asked to candidates
- Required and optional responses
- Standard information collected during application or screening
Every job can use a questionnaire to collect consistent candidate data.
When to use this
Use this when you need to:
- Understand how candidate questions are structured
- Review what information is collected from candidates
- See how questionnaires are organized
Use this before creating or editing any questionnaire.
Open Questionnaire Templates
- Go to Recruitment
- Click Questionnaire Template
You will land on the questionnaire management page.
Page structure
The page has two main areas:
Left panel
Shows all available templates.
Includes:
Includes:
- System Default Questionnaire
- Custom questionnaire templates
- +New Template button
Use this to select a template.
Right panel
Shows details of the selected template.
Includes:
Includes:
- Template name
- Template status (System Default or Custom)
- List of questions
- Actions (Set as Default, Duplicate)
Default questionnaire
The system includes a default questionnaire.
It contains standard questions such as:
It contains standard questions such as:
- Skills and strengths
- Education level
- Salary expectations
- Employment status
- Certifications
- Availability
- Application source
Important:
This template cannot be edited or modified
How questionnaires are structured
Each questionnaire contains:
- A list of questions
- A defined question type
- Required or optional setting
This structure ensures consistent and usable candidate data.
Why this matters
If questionnaires are poorly structured:
- Candidate data becomes inconsistent
- Important information is missing
- Screening decisions become unreliable
A strong questionnaire directly affects hiring quality.