Personal details
Full name, preferred name, DOB, contact details, and addresses for reliable communication and verification.
A correctly completed Job Print Application centralizes candidate data, reduces onboarding delays, and documents consent for background checks and eligibility verification under federal rules. Accurate collection supports compliance with I-9, wage-and-hour, and benefits enrollment obligations while reducing legal and operational risk.
Clear role separation—applicants provide information; HR verifies and retains records—helps meet federal retention and verification duties.
Full name, preferred name, DOB, contact details, and addresses for reliable communication and verification.
Prior employers, dates, titles, and duties to evaluate experience and for reference checks.
Statements about U.S. work authorization and space for I-9 documentation details when hired.
Explicit authorization language for criminal, credit, or education checks where permitted by law.
License numbers, certifications, or security clearances required for certain roles or regulated industries.
Applicant signature, date, and an electronic-signature audit trail showing intent and attribution.
Save as a signed PDF to preserve visual layout and include an embedded audit trail for signature metadata and timestamps.
Use PDF/A for long-term retention to ensure future-readability and reduce risk of format obsolescence.
Keep an editable DOCX copy if you expect to reuse templates or perform bulk updates before final signing.
Export tabular applicant data to CSV for HRIS import, reporting, or bulk processing while omitting sensitive PII when not required.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Required fields | Mark name, contact, and signature required |
| Conditional fields | Show license fields when job requires certification |
| Notifications | Email HR and hiring manager on submission |
| Retention tag | Apply retention classification for I-9 and hiring records |
Align your chosen methods with policy on candidate data protection and any industry-specific verification standards.
Set by employer; typically within days or weeks of posting.
Complete Section 1 by hire date and Section 2 within three business days of hire (8 CFR §274a.2).
Turnaround typically 1–7 business days depending on scope and jurisdictions checked.
Commonly 3–10 business days unless employer states otherwise.
Retain hiring records per retention policy and regulatory requirements.
| Criteria | Job Application | Resume | Employment Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | collect candidate data | showcase experience | establish employment terms |
| Legal effect | informational | informational | binding contract |
| Signatures required | applicant signature often | optional | required by both parties |
| Typical retention | short-to-medium term | short term | long term |
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| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no card required | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |