How to use Typeform for hiring at your startup

If you want a more polished and interactive experience than Google Forms, Typeform is a great option. Many Indian startups use it to collect job applications, screen candidates with logic-based questions, and create a more “human” first touch.

Here’s how to use Typeform effectively for hiring - without overcomplicating it.

1. Set up a friendly, clear Typeform

Start with a conversational title like:
“Hey! We’re hiring at [Startup Name] - tell us a bit about you”

Use short, clean question formats:

• Name, Email, LinkedIn/GitHub link
• “What role are you applying for?” (dropdown or multiple choice)
• “Tell us about a project you’re proud of” (long text)
• Experience (in years)
• Skills or tools they know (use multiple choice with scoring logic if needed)
• Resume upload (file upload field)

Keep it to 6–8 screens. Typeform works best when it feels like a conversation, not a survey.

2. Use logic jumps to personalise questions

One of Typeform’s superpowers is logic jumps. Use it to:

• Show different questions for frontend vs backend applicants
• Ask advanced questions only if a candidate says they have 4+ years of experience
• Route interns to a shorter path vs. full-time applicants

This keeps the experience smooth and makes candidates feel like you care about their time.

3. Share your form smartly

Once the form is ready:

• Add it to your website’s careers section
• Share on LinkedIn, Twitter, Telegram groups, and founder WhatsApp networks
• Send in cold DMs or email replies to interested folks
• Let your team share it in their own networks - the form looks sharp and mobile-friendly

Bonus: Use a custom URL slug like typeform.com/to/frontendrole - makes it look clean when shared.

4. Connect Typeform to Notion, Slack, or Sheets

Use Typeform’s integrations to stay on top of things:

• Send every new submission to Slack (so your team sees it live)
• Sync to Google Sheets for tracking and shortlisting
• Connect to Notion if you manage hiring there
• Use email tools (like MailerLite or Gmail via Zapier) to auto-reply or send task links

This avoids inbox chaos and keeps things moving fast.

5. When Typeform makes the most sense

Typeform is ideal when:

• You want to stand out from boring forms
• You're hiring for creative, design, or product roles
• You care about quality over volume
• You want to pre-screen using smart logic instead of long phone calls

It’s not free for all features, but even the free plan works well for a few roles.

Good hiring starts with a good first impression - and a smart form helps. Nirnay.io goes one step further: it ranks incoming resumes, auto-generates JDs, and helps you hire faster across roles, with or without a fancy form.