About this template
Streamline your temporary hiring process with this comprehensive job application template designed for short-term staffing needs, seasonal surges, or coverage for staff on leave. Whether you manage a staffing agency or need extra hands for a specific project, this form collects all essential candidate details cleanly and efficiently.
Applicants can easily submit their contact information, desired positions, earliest available start date, and professional strengths in a structured format. The built-in questions help hiring managers quickly evaluate baseline qualifications and schedule interviews without sifting through messy, unstructured emails or paper resumes.
Built on Google Forms, this template integrates seamlessly with your existing workflow. Responses automatically populate a Google Sheet, allowing your team to review, sort, and compare candidates side-by-side. Customize the questions to match your exact role requirements and accelerate your time-to-hire.
Key features
- Collect standardized applicant details for fair candidate comparison
- Gather immediate availability and preferred start dates
- Screen for key skills, strengths, and role-specific experience
- Organize all submissions instantly in a connected spreadsheet
Use cases
- Seasonal retail hiring and holiday staffing surges
- Covering extended employee leaves or sabbaticals
- Short-term administrative or project-based contractor intake
- Staffing agency talent pool registration
What this form collects
- Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first and last name.
- Email Address (Short answer)We will use this address to contact you regarding your application status.
- Phone Number (Short answer)Include your area code.
- Position(s) of Interest (Dropdown)Select the temporary role you are applying for.
- Earliest Available Start Date (Date)When are you available to begin work?
- Resume or Portfolio Link (Paragraph)Please paste a link to your resume or portfolio (Google Drive, Dropbox, LinkedIn, etc.).
- What key strengths do you bring to this role? (Paragraph)Highlight relevant skills, tools, or past experiences that make you a great fit.
- Why do you want to work with us? (Paragraph)Briefly share what interests you about this temporary position.
FAQ
How do I customize this template for my company?
Simply click to open the template in Google Forms, where you can add, edit, or remove questions to match the specific requirements of your temporary role.
Where are the candidate responses stored?
All submissions are saved securely in your Google Drive and can be automatically linked to a Google Spreadsheet for easy review by your hiring team.
Can I collect resumes and cover letters through this form?
While Google Forms handles text and links efficiently, you can add a paragraph field for candidates to paste a link to their digital resume stored in Google Drive or Dropbox.
Is this template free to use?
Yes! This template is completely free to copy, customize, and deploy for your hiring needs.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.