{"id":4803,"date":"2019-02-13T19:11:39","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T19:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrdirectapps.com\/blog\/?p=4803"},"modified":"2021-11-22T18:41:28","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T18:41:28","slug":"how-to-create-job-applications-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrdirectapps.com\/blog\/how-to-create-job-applications-online\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Steps for Creating and Managing Compliant Job Applications Online"},"content":{"rendered":"Everything is moving to the web these days \u2013 shopping, movie-watching, even job application management.\r\n\r\nSay what? It\u2019s true. In our ever-evolving world of technology, you can now customize a job application that meets the specific needs of your business and manage the entire process from the comfort of your desktop. Even better: The right application will be compliant with your state\u2019s hiring laws. Job application compliance has never been so simple!\r\n\r\nWhile you always have the option to create an application from scratch or find dime-a-dozen boilerplate templates with a simple Google search, you won\u2019t know if those applications meet state or federal hiring laws \u2013 unless you\u2019re willing to do the additional deep-dive research. Still, how can you be certain you\u2019ve created a job application that meets state and federal guidelines?\r\n\r\nInstead, consider using the Job Application Smart App<\/a>. It does all the heavy lifting for you. And to make it even easier to see the value, I\u2019m going to walk you through the process so you can create your application in less time than it takes to watch an episode of your favorite sitcom \u2013online, of course.\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\nFive subjects you should never ask on a job application or discuss during the interview process include: age, gender, religion, disabilities\/medical history and race\/national origin.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

Step 1: Set Some Goals<\/h2>\r\nBefore you jump into the app, it\u2019s a good idea to discuss your hiring goals and job requirements with your supervisors, if you have them. Getting feedback from your team about the job skills needed to optimize open positions often leads to better hires. Talking to staff on the front lines about desirable skills is a good idea, too. More than likely, they will provide hints about what is currently lacking.\r\n\r\nOnce you have a clear vision for the desired skills for which you\u2019re hiring, it\u2019s time to jump in and create an application with the app.\r\n

Step 2: Open the Job Application Smart App<\/h2>\r\nOnce inside, the first two fields are important for customizing your job application:\r\n