Answer Types

Recruiting Guide
Version
R2025.2.0
Answer Types

Several answer types are available to you when configuring questions in the Question Configuration tab of Recruiting Setup > Job Application Configuration.

Available answer types
Answer Type Description

Checkbox

A single checkbox is displayed below the question in the job application:

Example of a question with a checkbox below it.

Use this answer type for statements or questions that you want candidates to provide an acknowledgment for (by selecting the checkbox).

Note: You can't configure answers for a question with this answer type.

Drop Down List

Answers are displayed in a drop-down list and candidates can select only one option.

MultiCheckbox

Answers are displayed as checkboxes and candidates can select one or more options.

None

No answers are displayed. Use this answer type for disclosures or other notes that don’t require input from the candidate:

Example of a question that is informational and doesn't require input.

Radio Buttons

Answers are displayed as radio buttons and candidates can select only one option:

Example of several options shown as radio buttons.

Text Box

A field is displayed in which candidates can enter their answer to an open-ended question.

Yes/No

Yes and No are displayed as radio buttons and candidates can select only one option.

This answer type populates Yes and No answers by default so that you don’t have to configure them each time using the Drop Down List or Radio Button answer types.