Add Answers

Before You Begin: Answer configuration isn’t required for questions with the None, Textbox, and Checkbox answer type. For the Yes/No answer type, Yes and No answers are populated by default and no additional configuration is required. You can, however, configure the Requires Additional Explanation, Auto-Trigger Candidate Application Status, and Decline Reason fields for each answer, as described below.

To add answers for questions used in screening questionnaires:

1. Go to Recruiting Setup > Job Application Configuration.
2. Click the Question Configuration tab.
3. Select the question that you want to add answers for from the Screening Questions list.
4. Note: If the toolstrip buttons in the Answer Configuration section aren't enabled right away, try clicking away from the Answer Type field. For example, click the white space under the grid.
4. Click New.
5. Do the following in each field:
   • Short Name: Enter a short name for the answer. This name is for reference only and isn’t displayed to candidates.
   • Answer: Enter the answer as it will appear in the questionnaire.
   • Requires Additional Explanation: (Optional) Select the checkbox, and when the candidate selects this answer, Dayforce dynamically displays a text box in which the candidate can enter additional details. If the question is marked as required in the questionnaire, then the additional text field is also required.
   • See Configure Job Application Sections.
   • Auto-Trigger Candidate Application Status: (Optional) In the drop-down list, select a candidate status. This status will be triggered automatically when a candidate selects this answer in a questionnaire.
   • Moreover, the auto-trigger feature can be configured to use existing workflow functionality to automatically send candidates and the assigned recruiter and hiring manager a message indicating the status change.
   • See Workflow Notifications in Recruiting.
   • Important: This feature is only available for external candidates.
   • Decline Reason: If you selected Declined in the Auto-Trigger Candidate Application Status field, select a decline reason in the Decline Reason drop-down list.
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for additional answers.
7. Click Save.